Tyler Perry's Ruthless (2020)

Name: Tyler Perry's Ruthless
Rating: 8.5

TV-MA — Mature Audiences

Rating: 8.5

IMDb

Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 2020-03-19

Last Air Date: 2025-05-01

Number of Seasons: 6

Number of Episodes: 107

Created By: Tyler Perry

Networks: BET+

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Top Cast

Melissa L. Williams as Ruth Truesdale
Matt Cedeño as The Highest/Tyron Luckett
Lenny Thomas as Dikhan
Yvonne Senat Jones as Tally
Baadja-Lyne Odums as Marva
Blue Kimble as Andrew
Colin McCalla as River
Stevie Baggs Jr. as Oliver
Alise Willis as Paula/Lacey
Michelle Nuñez as Zane

Seasons

Season 1 (2020)

Season 2 (2021)

Season 3 (2022)

Season 4 (2023)

Season 5 (2024)

Season 6 (2026)

Season 1 (2020)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Pilot (2020-03-19)

Ruth makes a decision that will change her daughter's life forever.
Ep. 2: The Precious Jewel (2020-03-19)

Brian finds that his new case hits closer to home than he realized.
Ep. 3: The Holy Ground (2020-03-19)

Tally learns who her true allies are when she shares the truth about the Rakudushiswith Andrew and Ruth.
Ep. 4: Waiting For Tomorrow (2020-03-24)

Ruth prepares for her new role as an Elder.
Ep. 5: The Chosen (2020-03-26)

Ruth seeks allies for her secret plans.
Ep. 6: Lost (2020-03-31)

Ruth begins to enact a plan of escape from the Rakudushis cult. Her plan will prove impossible without forming allies inside the cult. Ruth quickly learns that she is watched at every turn, and the slightest glitch in her behavior could seal her doom.
Ep. 7: The Outsiders (2020-04-02)

Ruth's loyalty is called into question
Ep. 8: Heaven On Earth (2020-04-07)

The Highest feels the walls closing around him
Ep. 9: To Be Chosen (2020-04-09)

Ruth begins to enact a plan of escape from the Rakudushis cult. Her plan will prove impossible without forming allies inside the cult. Ruth quickly learns that she is watched at every turn, and the slightest glitch in her behavior could seal her doom.
Ep. 10: The Closer (2020-04-14)

Ruth begins to enact a plan of escape from the Rakudushis cult. Her plan will prove impossible without forming allies inside the cult. Ruth quickly learns that she is watched at every turn, and the slightest glitch in her behavior could seal her doom.
Ep. 11: The Devil's Brew (2020-05-28)

Ruth learns what serving as an Elder in the Rakudushis truly means.
Ep. 12: Wicked Acts (2020-06-04)

Ruth struggles to gain Dikahn's trust as she secretly schemes.
Ep. 13: Tyler Perry's Ruthless (2020-11-26)

Tension grows throughout the Compound after a close call with law enforcement.
Ep. 14: The Restful Sleep (2020-11-26)

Andrew continues to blur the lines between his reality and his undercover persona. While having a hard time dealing with her tragic past, Lynn may have gone back to her old habits.
Ep. 15: On Assignment (2020-11-26)

Sacrifices must be made to financially save the Rakudushis Compound and the girls will bear the bulk of that load.
Ep. 16: Quid Pro Quo (2020-12-03)

Andrew's cover is jeopardized after a series of events.
Ep. 17: Unnatural Acts (2020-12-10)

Zane is tied up and blindfolded while Dikahn is having sex with Ruth as she beats her. Tally turns on Joan and reveals her secret, which leads to Dikahn ordering Joan to the punishment trailer. Andrew plays the tape he recorded of Sarah and Malcolm having sex for Cynthia. Tally and Ruth meet us to discuss the revelation of Joan being the mole for which they’ve been searching.
Ep. 18: Drinking My Scotch (2020-12-17)

Cynthia is in disbelief as she has finally caught Malcolm and Sarah in their long-standing affair. Ruth shares troubling news with Oliver about what really happens when the girls leave with Lilo. The Highest and River’s relationship grows as Dikahn’s dislike for River grows. Sheriff Conley reviews security footage and sees that Deputy Poke had sex with Melinda in his office. A few Rakudushis members band together to plan an escape.
Ep. 19: The Purge (2020-12-24)

Andrew is given the hardest task of his life to prove that he stands with the Raku. Ruth and Tally have their eyes on Andrew while Marva has her eyes on them. With Yancy fixing the bus and Lilo paying the compound a visit, trouble will soon follow.
Ep. 20: The Dark Walkers (2020-12-31)

The Highest suspects that Dikahn is with someone then finds out who it may be. Lilo disrupts the status quo at the compound in several ways. Ruth plans an escape while Brian sneakily tests Lynn for drugs.
Ep. 21: Two Days (2021-01-07)

Ruth loses favor with The Highest, River covers for Dikhan, Yancy gives Tally an ultimatum, Clark discovers Oliver’s secret, and Cynthia’s confrontation with Malcolm gets heated.
Ep. 22: Into The Woods (2021-01-14)

Clark gets in trouble with Marva, Cynthia and Lynn find support in each other, Yancy offers assistance to Tally for a price, and The Highest delivers an ominous message to the Rakudushis.
Ep. 23: Live Bait (2021-01-21)

Ruth’s obedience is tested, Lilo pressures The Highest to expedite a plan, Brian is concerned about the Rakudushi’s deviation from routine, and Andrew confronts Malcolm and Sarah.
Ep. 24: Out Of Time (2021-01-28)

Andrew reveals that he must kill Sarah as the Rakudushis are testing his loyalty. He comes up with a plan to stage a fake death with the help of Mack. Lacey reveals to Oliver that she was raped by multiple men. The Highest takes River’s advice and decides to lay with Ruth in which they engage in sexual activity. Oliver takes actions into his own hands as he kills Lilo.