Ambitions (TV series)

Ambitions
Genre
Created by
Starring
ComposerAkira Kosemura
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes18
Production
Executive producers
  • Will Packer
  • Kevin Arkadie
  • Jamey Giddens
  • Sheila Ducksworth
Running time42 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkOWN
ReleaseJune 18 (2019-06-18) –
December 17, 2019 (2019-12-17)

Ambitions is an American drama television series created by Jamey Giddens and Will Packer, and executive produced by Will Packer Productions and Lionsgate Television.[1] The series stars Robin Givens as the glamorous and powerful Stephanie Carlisle, the wife of Atlanta Mayor Evan Lancaster (Brian J. White) and Essence Atkins as Amara Hughes, a lawyer in the U.S. Attorney's Office, who recently relocated to Atlanta. The series premiered on June 18, 2019 on OWN.[2] The second half of the first season debuted on OWN, November 12, 2019. In January 2020, OWN canceled the series after one season.[3]

Cast and characters

Main

Recurring

  • Christina Kirkman as Lori Purifoy, smart and challenging daughter of Hunter Purifoy who works in PR
  • Steven Williams as Stephen Carlisle, a powerful attorney and father of Stephanie
  • Brian Bosworth as Hunter Purifoy, a savvy pharmaceutical magnate, who is in the throes of combating a class action lawsuit brought by the powerful Carlisle law firm family
  • Deena Dill as Juniper Purifoy, Hunter's wife
  • Gino Anthony Pesi as Greg Peters, an aggressive, self-confident real estate developer who's trying to make Rondell sell him the family restaurant so he could use the block in an upcoming development plan
  • Alexander Mulzac as Damian Collins, A former lover of Amara and United states attorney
  • Kayla Smith as Carly Lancaster, Stephanie and Evan's smart and determined daughter, who's a theater major at Spelman College
  • Donna Biscoe as Irene Perkins-Carlisle, Stephanie's mother
  • Tony Vaughn as Evan "Senior" Lancaster, Sr., Evan and Rondell's father who founded Thelma's Place
  • Lana Young as Inez Trujillo, Bella's mother who works at Thelma's Place
  • Brianne Cordaro as Daphne Manning, a member of Evan Lancaster's city administration and his mistress
  • Andrew Rush as Alix, Evan Lancaster's personal security detail
  • Felisha Terrell as Marylin Barnes, Stephanie and Amara's sorority sister, a philanthropist
  • E. Roger Mitchell as Marvin Barnes, Marilyn's husband and owner of Beta New Electric
  • Maria Legarda as Perla, Bella's jealous friend
  • Ashton Leigh as Natasha, Greg Peters cousin

Episodes

No.Title [4]Directed byWritten byOriginal release date [4]U.S. viewers
(millions)
1"Friends & Lovers"Benny BoomJamey GiddensJune 18, 2019 (2019-06-18)1.18[5]
Titus and Amara contend with issues from their past; Stephanie takes her relationship with Evan to the point of no return; The Carlisles and Purifoys take their generational feud to another level; Rondell and Evan seek to tamp down a common threat.
2"Woman to Woman"Larry ShawKevin ArkadieJune 25, 2019 (2019-06-25)1.14[6]
Amara puts Stephanie on notice. Atlanta's first lady learns a shocking secret about a rival. Bella makes a bold play to get what she wants. Rondell finds an ally in her fight to save her restaurant.
3"Welcome to Birmingham"Larry ShawSusan DansbyJuly 2, 2019 (2019-07-02)1.09[7]
Stephanie looks for a way to repay Amara. Rondell falls out of favor with Senior. Bella looks to exploit her connection to the mayor.
4"Reap What You Sew"Benny BoomMichele Val JeanJuly 9, 2019 (2019-07-09)0.75[8]
Stephanie and Evan join forces to pursue mutual self-interests. Titus undertakes a risky mission that could destroy his career.
5"Killing Me Softly"Benny BoomTrey AnthonyJuly 16, 2019 (2019-07-16)0.59[9]
Titus and Amara are surprised by a blast from their past who blows into town; Stephanie comes up with a diabolical plan to retain the firm's most prized client; Rondell's relationship takes a turn; Bella figures out a way to resume her livelihood; Carly gives Lori an ultimatum.
6"What About Your Friends"Angela GomesJamey GiddensJuly 23, 2019 (2019-07-23)0.71[10]
Stephanie is a force to be reckoned with at a Women's Empowerment Summit; Bella forges an alliance with Rod; Evan attempts to bargain with Greg Peters; Carly is taken off-guard by Stephanie's perfect timing.
7"Poison and Wine"Angela GomesJazmen Darnell BrownJuly 30, 2019 (2019-07-30)0.68[11]
Stephanie makes an accusation and vows to get revenge; Bella navigates Rod and Evan; Amara forms an unlikely partnership that compels Titus to make questionable moves; Senior suffers a health setback; Carly takes a leap of faith with Lori.
8"Backstabbers"Neema BarnetteSusan DansbyAugust 6, 2019 (2019-08-06)0.71[12]
Stephanie and Irene conspire against Rondell; Titus takes matters into his own hands; Rondell makes personal and professional moves; Greg's family means business.
9"Giving Up"Neema BarnetteMichele Val JeanAugust 13, 2019 (2019-08-13)0.66[13]
Rondell loses in a big way; Stephanie exacts revenge on Lori; The highly anticipated Anniversary Celebration at Thelma's Place ends sooner than expected; Damian continues to wreak havoc in the lives of Titus and Amara.
10"Ex-Factor"Benny BoomGabrielle Fulton PonderAugust 20, 2019 (2019-08-20)0.74[14]
The Barnes have a big surprise for the Carlisles, forcing Stephanie and Evan to fight fire with fire; Amara receives backlash at work for her prior indiscretions; Bella makes a bold move with Stephanie; Titus' win for Rondell is eclipsed by the loss he suffers from Damian; Greg tells Stephanie she's run out of time.
11"A Change is Gonna Come"Benny BoomKevin ArkadieAugust 27, 2019 (2019-08-27)0.79[15]
Stephanie has the ultimate trump card against Amara. Bella is giving love another chance, only to be hurt again. Rondell and Evan are blind-sided.
12"The Thrill Is Gone"Kenny LeonJazmen Darnell BrownNovember 12, 2019 (2019-11-12)0.59[16]
Evan and Rondell demand justice from Greg; Bella's best friend Perla dispenses advice; Amara's suspicions are confirmed; Evan finds a new rival in Kent; Titus and Amara work to reconcile; Stephanie pushes back against Greg's cousin Natasha.
13"Since I Lost My Baby"Kenny LeonJacqueline McKinley & Antonia MarchNovember 19, 2019 (2019-11-19)0.54[17]
Evan and Bell endure the worst day of their lives. A blast from the past haunt Evan and Rondell.
14"You Owe Me"Crystle RobersonGabrielle Fulton PonderNovember 26, 2019 (2019-11-26)0.54[18]
Amara sets a trap; Stephanie reveals a painful secret; Hunter teeters on the brink of disaster; Cousin Darcia dispenses life-changing news; Perla feels the heat.
15"Blood on the Dance Floor"Crystle RobersonJazmen Darnell BrownDecember 3, 2019 (2019-12-03)0.60[19]
Carlisle matriarch Irene shows her mettle; A new foe walks into Amara's life; Stephanie issues an ultimatum; Evan betrays an ally; Titus becomes a target; Damian takes a stand.
16"Hit 'em Up"UnknownUnknownDecember 10, 2019 (2019-12-10)0.48[20]
Rondell and Evan join forces to save Thelma's Place; Stephanie seeks payback; An unlikely suspect comes forth as Senior's killer; Hunter presses Titus to follow his lead; Bella scrutinizes her inner circle; Amara is taken off guard; Stephen and Hunter release their fury; Perla gets revenge.
17"Through the Wire"UnknownUnknownDecember 10, 2019 (2019-12-10)0.54[20]
Stephanie closes in on the corner office; Bella is overwhelmed; Rondell discovers Darcia's dirty secret; Lori grows suspicious of Titus; Stephanie confronts Bella; Damian likes the hand he's dealt himself.
18"Save the Best for Last"UnknownUnknownDecember 17, 2019 (2019-12-17)0.57[21]
Stephanie plays a deadly game with Evan; Titus faces unforeseen circumstances; Stephen has a surprise for Stephanie; Bella loosens Stephanie's grip; Rondell and Evan are pushed to their limits with Darcia; Stephanie and Amara keep their friends close and enemies closer.

Production

Development

On April 17, 2018, it was announced that Oprah Winfrey Network ordered straight-to-series new scripted drama Ambitions from producer Will Packer and Lionsgate Television.[1] The series was created by Jamey Giddens.[22] Kevin Arkadie later joined as showrunner and Benny Boom directed the pilot episode.[23] On January 23, 2020, the series was canceled after one season.[3]

Casting

On November 13, 2018, it was announced that Givens will play the leading role, along with Atkins, White, Cross, Evans and Page.[24] On December 4, 2018, Steven Williams and Christina Kirkman have joined the cast.[25] In January 2019, Brian Bosworth, Deena Dill, Gino Anthony Pesi and Kayla Smith were cast in recurring roles for the first season.[26]

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