The Oval (TV series)

The Oval
Also known asTyler Perry's The Oval
Genre
Created byTyler Perry
Written byTyler Perry
Directed byTyler Perry
Starring
ComposerJay Weigel
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons5
No. of episodes113
Production
Executive producers
  • Tyler Perry
  • Michelle Sneed
  • Mark E. Swinton
Camera setupMultiple camera
Running time42 minutes
Production companyTyler Perry Studios
Original release
NetworkBET
ReleaseOctober 23, 2019 (2019-10-23) –
present (present)
Related
Ruthless
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The Oval is an American political drama and soap opera created, executive produced, written, and directed by Tyler Perry, that premiered on October 23, 2019, on BET.[2][3] The series chronicles the lives of a family placed in the White House by people of power, while also highlighting the personal side and everyday lives of the staff who run its inner workings.

A streaming television spin-off, Ruthless, premiered on BET+ on March 19, 2020.

  1. ^ "The Oval is The Messiest Political Drama Ever...And We Love It". BET.com. July 29, 2021.
  2. ^ Goldberg, Lesley (June 20, 2019). "Tyler Perry Sets First of Four BET Series: White House Soap The Oval (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 1, 2019.
  3. ^ "The Oval – Listings". The Futon Critic. Retrieved October 28, 2023.