As a 33 year old white gay man, I heard there was a "The First Wives Club" tv show remake and no matter what I had to see what this was all about. I signed up for the BET+ streaming service, just to watch the show. Its worth it! Great characters, and great concept! They took the original idea and made it their own! There are a few "callbacks" to the original movie and they are so welcome, but for the most part the show is fresh, funny, and edgy! Definitely worth the watch!
28 Reviews
Jill Scott is a Goddess
a-cosmic-ritual31 May 2020
Funny and easy to watch. Good show!
stephenherman5 October 2019
We signed up for a 7 day BET + trial just to watch this show. I hope they have more shows of this caliber. If so we'll keep the service.
My wife and I binged the season in two days. The episodes are fast and funny. You can go through them pretty quickly. Those girls really have some chemistry. The guys on the show are great too. Really impressed with the acting and the writing was funny and sharp. I also loved to see so much of my city in it. Really interested to see where the next season takes us. Keep it up BET!
My wife and I binged the season in two days. The episodes are fast and funny. You can go through them pretty quickly. Those girls really have some chemistry. The guys on the show are great too. Really impressed with the acting and the writing was funny and sharp. I also loved to see so much of my city in it. Really interested to see where the next season takes us. Keep it up BET!
Loved! Loved! Loved!
lyndajaneen19 November 2020
Love this show!
Luvya011711 December 2022
I love this show. It's quality filming and acting. It's got moments to make you cry and then laugh out loud. The one minor minor flaw is Jill Scott's role. She's just too much in the clouds, and I miss Ari's character. But I do appreciate all the new characters and Michelle (Bree) is awesome! Hilarious and loving, I mainly watch for her :-) anywho if you want a fun free spirit show, tune in, it's great.
I love this show. It's quality filming and acting. It's got moments to make you cry and then laugh out loud. The one minor minor flaw is Jill Scott's role. She's just too much in the clouds, and I miss Ari's character. But I do appreciate all the new characters and Michelle (Bree) is awesome! Hilarious and loving, I mainly watch for her :-) anywho if you want a fun free spirit show, tune in, it's great.
I love this show. It's quality filming and acting. It's got moments to make you cry and then laugh out loud. The one minor minor flaw is Jill Scott's role. She's just too much in the clouds, and I miss Ari's character. But I do appreciate all the new characters and Michelle (Bree) is awesome! Hilarious and loving, I mainly watch for her :-) anywho if you want a fun free spirit show, tune in, it's great.
Fabulous & Refreshing
jamimiller200412 October 2019
I truly enjoyed the program. The writers & actresses did a fabulous job on transitioning a great movie into a great television show. But BET is good at not being consistent with renewing great TV Shows on their network.
Great Show! Reminds me of Girlfriends, only better!
aprylllynette10 July 2020
I love this show! I can't wait for Season 2! The cast is great along with the story line. Jill Scott, Ryan Michelle Bathe, and Michelle Buteau are the perfect cast. The show really dives into the true meaning of friendship - through good times and bad times. I love to see powerful black women getting the roles on tv they deserve and love to see black culture displayed! Great job ladies, and great job BET+!!!
Season 2 went down hill!
lydibonafe22 July 2021
I had to leave a review!
I really enjoyed season 1 but this season 2 is a bit over the top unrealistic!
How ridiculous was episode 8???
Who does that?
Destroying their "best friends" house! Acting like children!
Pathetic! I'm out.
I really enjoyed season 1 but this season 2 is a bit over the top unrealistic!
How ridiculous was episode 8???
Who does that?
Destroying their "best friends" house! Acting like children!
Pathetic! I'm out.
Very Entertaining
djonair23 September 2019
Not bad, just not great.
jell9525 March 2020
Love This!
hnychl28 March 2021
Bad acting
babygurlj13 July 2023
I really liked the show when it first came out but the acting and storylines have progressively gotten worse over time.
I hate Jill Scott's acting but I love her (and I appreciate plus size representation) so I continue to watch.
Deborah Cox's acting is horrible. I hope her storyline ends very soon.
I hate giving the show a bad review or low rating because I'm so glad to have this representation on screen but I really hope that future seasons, if there are any, focus more on storylines and improved acting.
Love Gary and Bre's relationship and was very happy to see the new romantic relationship involving Jayla.
I hate Jill Scott's acting but I love her (and I appreciate plus size representation) so I continue to watch.
Deborah Cox's acting is horrible. I hope her storyline ends very soon.
I hate giving the show a bad review or low rating because I'm so glad to have this representation on screen but I really hope that future seasons, if there are any, focus more on storylines and improved acting.
Love Gary and Bre's relationship and was very happy to see the new romantic relationship involving Jayla.
I'm actually glad that I gave this show another chance. It gets better from the second season.
sadepoint20 May 2023
This is actually one of BET+'s better shows. The show starts to pick up more in the second season, the sets look a lot nicer and the episodes are more fleshed out. Jill Scott, Michelle Buteau and Jordan Carlos are all funny. I like that Bree and Gary's story ark shows how complicated trying to sustain a marriage can be when there has been infidelity. If you enjoy shows like Run The World on the STARZ network or Harlem on Amazon Prime (like I do) you may enjoy this as well. Its an easy show to binge watch, I also like how some of the moments in the show feel authentic to certain adult's experience such as balancing career opportunities alongside relationships.
Love them
mzbabygirl201130 September 2019
Binge worthy
niknak-061546 March 2020
Refreshing Entertainment
Ellisonctc4 October 2019
I'm hooked! Looking forward to season 2!! The ladies not only have the chemistry of BFs but also bring relevant issues to light that impact today's women. I love it! I was a fan of the movie but this series takes the story to the next level.
Funny asf 😭
chelseachelse8 September 2021
Just Amazing
islegal24 August 2021
I just found this show & literally power watched both seasons in under a day. Actually, I did know about it, but hesitated in watching it, thinking it was just a rehash of the movie (which I loved as well). I'm so happy to see a show of positivity with strong, sensitive, loving mature women of color.. This world needs more shows like this. While the show is funny as heck, each of the characters, although with their flaws have depth. I can't wait for season 3. There, better be a season 3 BET+, just saying. Oh & I've told ALL my friends back home in Hawai'i that if they haven't watched it they should.
Love it!!
tonigarner-2876829 May 2021
Love this show
stacie-3725831 July 2021
A must see!
rikamws28 September 2019
Entertaining and busting with talent!
dbuckshnis25 March 2024
Warning: Spoilers
The ensemble casts is FABULOUS and each are so good it's hard to say who out-shines the other! Since we know the plot line - it's all about the arcs in the storyline. Hazel's character is great and I really enjoyed the talent broadcast of ladies first! Wow what a powerhouse of singers! Then bringing in the Jamaican AND 19 year old younger man added yet another blend of talent. Gary also stands out with his character arc with his relationship to Bree is great (although her voice is always high pitch) as well as Bro dude the Senator. Versace also is a hoot - Like a cat woman sleuth! The inter-relationship between the attorneys also is a good arc. I don't really get Ari with the early sex scenes and senator's porn issues and then having it worked out but then it's still confusing when Vanessa enters the pic.
It's just entertaining and thoroughly enjoyable as SO many characters with good writing.
Costumes and set designs are great -
It's just entertaining and thoroughly enjoyable as SO many characters with good writing.
Costumes and set designs are great -
Pretty predictable
hema-david330 November 2023
I guess these kind of shows still exist in BET.
The drama, the predictability just bored me right out.
I started to fast forward because the dialogues don't matter.
They still portray black people with attitude and hype their status to make them relevant.
The stories need to be better and real. And the actors need to be more challenged in their roles.
These kinds of shows show laziness of the writers.
It would be nice for the audience to see the real lives of black people both successful and not!
Extremely disappointed that Netflix buys into this, because it has the potential to be better.
The drama, the predictability just bored me right out.
I started to fast forward because the dialogues don't matter.
They still portray black people with attitude and hype their status to make them relevant.
The stories need to be better and real. And the actors need to be more challenged in their roles.
These kinds of shows show laziness of the writers.
It would be nice for the audience to see the real lives of black people both successful and not!
Extremely disappointed that Netflix buys into this, because it has the potential to be better.
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