Ava DuVernay’s QUEEN SUGAR follows the formidable Bordelon family as they navigate tragedy, intrigue, and redemption after inheriting an 800-acre Louisiana sugarcane farm. “To write and produce seven seasons of a modern drama centered on a Black family is a radical act,” says DuVernay, “and a triumph that has far exceeded every hope I held.”
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Hollywood Desonier played by Omar J. Dorsey Hollywood ‘s optimism lifts the Bordelons even during the most challenging situations. Dorsey has said of his character, “Think of him as an everyday hero.”
Ralph Angel Bordelon played by Kofi Siriboe
Ralph Angel’s admirable commitment to his wife and son—at all costs—creates a series of less-than-ideal situations. A lesser actor might let this arc border on futile, but Siriboe conveys the depth of a man trying fervently to live up to the dreams of his father.
Micah West played by Nicholas L. Ashe
Micah is an ambitious second-year student at HBCU Xavier University. As he grapples with his sexuality, it leads the series to ask, as Ashe puts it, “How are Black men allowed to love one another in America?”
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Nova Bordelon played by Rutina Wesley Nova is a compelling mix of sharp edges and vulnerability. A journalist and activist, she doesn’t rest until justice is served. “I meet a lot of women who just love Nova’s rawness, and love that nothing about her is sugarcoated,” Wesley has said.
Darla Sutton played by Bianca Lawson
In a show full of complex women, Darla’s journey is poignant. She’s a recovering addict against whom the cards seem stacked, but after a beautiful backyard wedding during the pandemic, and the joyful news of a new baby on the way, it’s impossible not to root for a happy ending.
Violet Bordelon played by Tina Lifford
When asked about Aunt Violet, Lifford—the veteran actress who has portrayed the matriarch since the series’ debut in 2016—has said, “She leads with love, and yes, she has opinions, and yes, she can dig her heels in, and yes, she can sometimes overstep—but the bottom line is she is leading with love.” DON’T MISS QUEEN SUGAR’S SEVENTH AND FINAL SEASON, TUESDAYS 8/7C, ONLY ON OWN