Diarra from Detroit is the new drama on the block and zeroes in on a woman who becomes entangled in a dangerous situation thanks to her Tinder date — well her missing date.
When Diarra (Diarra Kilpatrick) starts seeing a man she matched with on Tinder, she finds herself confused when he all of a sudden ghosts her. Thinking there’s more to his disappearance, she starts digging into his life to uncover a decades-old mystery surrounding Detroit’s underworld. Interested in learning more?
Here’s everything we know about Diarra from Detroit.
Diarra from Detroit release date
Diarra from Detroit premiered with three episodes on BET Plus on Thursday, March 21. The remainder of the episodes become available on the following Thursdays. Those hoping to watch the new series will need a subscription to the platform.
Diarra from Detroit episode guide
Here is an episode guide for the season. Episode 7 became available to stream on April 18.
Diarra from Detroit season 1 episode 1: "Chasing Ghosts"
"Recently separated from her husband and living in her mom's Detroit home, teacher Diarra Brickland is determined to find out why a man she connected with on Tinder has ghosted her."
Diarra from Detroit season 1 episode 2: "The Russian"
"Diarra ditches her divorce party and follows her one lead to an underground sex club."
Diarra from Detroit season 1 episode 3: "The One That Got Away"
"Diarra gets some unexpected support on her quest. Aja makes an influential connection. A scheme to track down Deonte's mom leads to a dangerous rescue mission."
Diarra from Detroit season 1 episode 4: "All In"
"When evidence from Chris's apartment links a former pro basketball player to Deonte in the 1990s, Diarra uses the last of her savings to buy into an exclusive poker game to confront him."
Diarra from Detroit season 1 episode 5: "Snapshots of a Rendezvous"
"Diarra's loyalties are tested as she tries to balance her personal life and her quest. Tea breaks his one-night stand rule to help Aja. Diarra and Moni get an unexpected lift."
Diarra from Detroit season 1 episode 6: "Fishbones"
"Diarra and Moni set out to finish Detective Marshall's mission of busting his prime suspect's alibi in Deonte's kidnapping; Tea is stuck in a relationship with the DJ from Aja's party."
Diarra from Detroit season 1 episode 7: "A Course in Miracles"
"As a snowstorm shuts the city down, the group gathers at Diarra's house where a significant break in the case leads to tension, deception and a surprising confession."
Diarra from Detroit season 1 episode 8: "The House on Blaine"
"Diarra and Danger make a shocking discovery at Deonte's grave. Diarra orchestrates a meeting between the Woodward Boys and the Greeks, leading to a violent showdown at Velvet's house."
Diarra from Detroit plot
Here is the synopsis for Diarra from Detroit:
"Diarra from Detroit follows a divorcing schoolteacher who refuses to believe she's been ghosted by her rebound Tinder date. Her search for the missing man pulls her into a decades-old mystery involving the Detroit underworld. As the case unfolds, her co-workers, friends and lovers become unlikely allies as she falls down a dangerous rabbit hole."
Diarra from Detroit cast
Diarra from Detroit has quite the star lineup helping to tell this story. Diarra Kilpatrick both created the series and stars. She is an Emmy-nominated actress who has been seen in things like Perry Mason, Nash Bridges and The Last O.G.
Lending their star power to the show are Morris Chestnut and one of America’s favorite TV moms, Phylicia Rashad. Chestnut has a long history in television and film, and has recently been spotted in All American season 5, The Best Man: The Final Chapters, Our Kind of People and The Resident.
Rashad is a six-time Emmy-nominated actress who entertained millions as Claire Huxtable on The Cosbys. In recent years, she’s been spotted in The Beekeeper, Our Son, Creed III and The Good Fight.
Also in the series are DomiNque Perry (Rap Sh!t), Claudia Logan (Harlem), Bryan Terrell Clark (Our Son), Shannon Wallace (City on a Hill) and Jon Chaffin (BMF).
Diarra from Detroit trailer
The trailer certainly has our interest piqued about how this story unfolds. Take a look at it below.
