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Tyler Perry's Ruthless

2020 – nowShow6 seasons115 episodesTV-MA

Drama
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb4.8Metacritic–7.7Rotten Tomatoes–87%

A tense, intriguing drama series about crime and everyday modern life.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · drop-in friendly

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Episodes

6 seasons · 115 episodes · best: S1E11 "The Devil's Brew" 9.1

Episodes

8.7
8.5
8.2
7.9
8.3
7.5

Story

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.

Feels like

  • Tyler Perry Drama
  • Crime Thriller
  • Complex Family Secrets
  • Melodramatic Tension
  • Urban Noir
  • Serial Killer Mystery
  • Emotional Turmoil
  • Soap Opera Dynamics

Cast

18 of 18 · most episodes first

Facts

March 19, 2020 · August 25, 2026 · Still running

First aired
March 19, 2020
Latest episode
August 25, 2026
Status
Still running
Length
6 seasons · 115 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
28 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Tyler Perry's Ruthless?"

Questions about Tyler Perry's Ruthless

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Tyler Perry's Ruthless?

Paramount+Bet+BET+

In the United States, Tyler Perry's Ruthless streams on Paramount+, Bet+, and BET+. It also streams in 27 other countries.

Is Tyler Perry's Ruthless worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 4.8).

Which season of Tyler Perry's Ruthless is best?

Season 1, with an IMDb average of 8.7. Season 6 is the weakest at 7.5. The highest-rated episode is The Devil's Brew (season 1, episode 11) at 9.1, and the lowest is No Mercy (season 3, episode 18) at 7.1.

Can I half-watch Tyler Perry's Ruthless?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 6 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Is Tyler Perry's Ruthless good for date night?

Partner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.