2018 · 6 seasons · Drama

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Drama Crime

Meet the Duncans, a prominent family from Jamaica, Queens. By day, they’re an upstanding family; by night, they live a dangerous secret life.

Country of origin: 🇺🇸 United States
Year: 2018

Created by: Carl Weber
Channel: BET · BET+
Studio: Tri Destined Studios · Urban Books Media

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Origins

The series was created by Carl Weber and is based on his bestselling crime drama book series, having originally been developed as an independent film franchise before BET produced it as a TV series in 2018.

Origins

A fifth season was announced to be in development in October 2023, but production was halted due to the Hollywood labor strikes.

Origins

A spin-off set in New Orleans was ordered by BET+, with an eight-episode order reported in January 2024 and Brandon T. Jackson attached as lead.

Casting

Lela Rochon was cast as the lead of the New Orleans spin-off, joined by a large ensemble cast including Pooch Hall, Quincy Brown, David Banner, Yvette Nicole Brown, Orlando Jones, and Nicholas Turturro.

Reception

The spin-off The Family Business: New Orleans premiered on January 23, 2025 on BET+.

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