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Tyler Perry's Ruthless

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Drama

A spinoff of "The Oval," follows Ruth Truesdale as she's forced to play nice with a scandalous religious cult of powerful sex crazed fanatics in the hopes of freeing herself and her daughter.

Created by:
Tyler Perry
Cast:
Melissa L. Williams, Matt Cedeño, Lenny Thomas, Michelle Nuñez
Language:
English
Country:
United States of America
Network:
BET+, Paramount+

Episode guide

Seasons

6 available

Season 5

Episodes

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E01

Episode 1

Children of the New Paradise

2024-08-08 · 39m

The Highest narrowly escapes the FBI as the agents are pursued by the cartel, resulting in a dangerous defense, and Ruth finally comes face-to-face with her daughter Callie.

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E02

Episode 2

Il Fin Di Chi Fa Mal

2024-08-08 · 44m

Ruth looks for a way to get the brainwashed children away from their dangerous new headmaster, Obadiah, and Dikahn interferes in River's attempts to get back into The Highest's good graces.

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E03

Episode 3

The Night is Long

2024-08-08 · 43m

Ruth works desperately to prevent the mass suicide of the Rakudushi members, River faces threats from multiple adversaries, and The Highest's mounting paranoia leads to more bloodshed.

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E04

Episode 4

Death Will Bring Death

2024-08-15 · 55m

After Ruth fails to help him, River plays a dangerous game of chess to remove Dikahn from power and improve his life. Meanwhile, Ruth must stop a distraught mother from trying to escape the compound with her daughter, Olivia.

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E05

Episode 5

The Measure

2024-08-22 · 39m

The Highest holds a public trial to find and punish any traitors among the Rakadushi, and River, the new Dikahn, struggles to protect Ruth and Joan when his own loyalty is tested.

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E06

Episode 6

Soup Du Jour

2024-08-29 · 43m

After the fallout from the Gauntlet of Faith, Ruth and River find themselves at deadly odds; when Dikhan finds himself in unfamiliar territory on the compound, he makes a sinister move to regain his power.

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E07

Episode 7

Revelations

2024-09-05 · 36m

When Ruth and River become mortal enemies in the wake of the "First Supper," Ruth is determined to kill or be killed; she makes a fatal mistake.

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E08

Episode 8

Of Mothers and Sons

2024-09-12 · 37m

Ruth faces the terrifying prospect that the truth about her pregnancy will be revealed, and a reconciliation between River and Joan throws a wrench in Lacey and Zane's exit...

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E09

Episode 9

The Sunshine

2025-03-13 · 43m

Ruth realizes that her secret has been proven to be true, as Lacey is finally pushed over the edge. Meanwhile, Dikahn's fate is revealed by The Raku.

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E10

Episode 10

The Song

2025-03-13 · 47m

Dikahn's fate send The Highest spiraling, and he has visions that hit so close to home they prompt a battle for control between Ruth, River & Obadiah and their new allies.

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E11

Episode 11

Sights and Silence

2025-03-13 · 46m

The Highest orders Andrew to find Dikahn's killer, River and Obadiah try to capitalize on The Highest's growing vulnerability and Ruth and Joan attempt to steal from River.

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E12

Episode 12

Pieces to be Played

2025-03-13 · 40m

As River and Obadiah jostle for power inside the Rakudushis compound, Ruth sets plans in motion to turn them against one another.

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E13

Episode 13

I'm a Solider

2025-03-20 · 43m

The Highest delivers a shocking proposition to Ruth. River tries to outsmart Obadiah who is on a personal mission to destroy him. George and Lewis concoct a plan to escape.

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E14

Episode 14

He Lives

2025-04-03 · 40m

Ruth is forced to convince The Highest of her pregnancy, while contending with River and Obadiah's attempt to have her removed from power.

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E15

Episode 15

Going to Battle

2025-04-10 · 44m

The Highest proposes a cruel battle for River while Marva and the ladies prepare for a morose final step.

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E16

Episode 16

The Unthinkable

2025-04-17 · 43m

The Highest punishes Ruth with an unspeakable act and River defeats Andrew in a battle for the title of Dikahn.

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E17

Episode 17

Into the Blackness

2025-04-24 · 38m

The Highest executes a horrific plan that tests the loyalty of his followers while River, Joan and Zane finally make their play to escape the compound.

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E18

Episode 18

Calamity

2025-05-01 · 40m

Surrounded by the Feds and enraged by his followers' betrayal, the Highest makes a final decision that changes the fate of the Raku and a distraught Ruth seeks revenge.

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Cast

Melissa L. Williams

Melissa L. Williams

Ruth Truesdale

Matt Cedeño

Matt Cedeño

The Highest/Tyron Luckett

Lenny Thomas

Lenny Thomas

Dikhan

Michelle Nuñez

Michelle Nuñez

Zane

Baadja-Lyne Odums

Baadja-Lyne Odums

Marva

Blue Kimble

Blue Kimble

Andrew

Colin McCalla

Colin McCalla

River

Stevie Baggs Jr.

Stevie Baggs Jr.

Oliver

Samantha L Thomas

Samantha L Thomas

Paula

Nadege August

Nadege August

Joan

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