Queen Sugar

Queen Sugar (2016-2022)

EndedScripted showDrama

The contemporary drama Queen Sugar, set in the fictional town of Saint Josephine, Louisiana, chronicles the lives and loves of the estranged Bordelon siblings: Nova, a worldly-wise journalist and activist; Charley, the savvy wife and manager of a professional basketball star; and Ralph Angel, a formerly incarcerated young father in search of redemption. After a family tragedy, the Bordelons must navigate the triumphs and struggles of their complicated lives in order to run a struggling sugarcane farm in the Deep South.

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Scheduleevery Tuesday at 20:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S07E13For They ExistedNov. 29, 2022
S07E12Be and Be BetterNov. 22, 2022
S07E11We Can BeNov. 15, 2022
S07E10They ExistedNov. 8, 2022
S07E09Whisper To UsNov. 1, 2022
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'Queen Sugar' premiere?

'Queen Sugar' premiered on September 6, 2016.

Who are the three Bordelon siblings that inherit their father's sugarcane farm in Louisiana?

The three Bordelon siblings are Nova, Charley, and Ralph Angel.

What is the name of the farm that the Bordelon siblings inherit?

The farm that the Bordelon siblings inherit is called the Queen Sugar Farm.

Who created the TV show 'Queen Sugar'?

'Queen Sugar' was created by Ava DuVernay.

What is the overarching theme of the TV show 'Queen Sugar'?

The overarching theme of 'Queen Sugar' is family and the struggles they face.

Who plays Nova Bordelon in 'Queen Sugar'?

Rutina Wesley plays Nova Bordelon in 'Queen Sugar'.

What is Ralph Angel's most significant challenge throughout the series?

Ralph Angel's most significant challenge throughout the series is to prove himself as a worthy owner of the Queen Sugar Farm.

Who is the patriarch of the Bordelon family?

The patriarch of the Bordelon family is Ernest Bordelon, who passed away before the start of the series.

Who is Charley Bordelon's husband?

Charley Bordelon's husband is Davis West.

Who is Darla DuBois?

Darla DuBois is a recovering drug addict and Ralph Angel's ex-girlfriend.

What is the conflict between Charley and Nova in the first season of 'Queen Sugar'?

The conflict between Charley and Nova in the first season of 'Queen Sugar' is Charley's decision to take control of the Queen Sugar Farm without consulting Nova.

What is the name of the plantation that the Bordelon siblings originally inherit?

The plantation that the Bordelon siblings originally inherit is called Saint Josephine.

Who directed the first episode of 'Queen Sugar'?

Ava DuVernay directed the first episode of 'Queen Sugar'.

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