Tyler Perry's Ruthless

Watch Tyler Perry's Ruthless

  • 2020
  • 5 Seasons

Tyler Perry's Ruthless is a psychological thriller that explores the world of the powerful doomsday religious cult, the Rakudushis. The show revolves around a young woman named Ruth, played by Melissa L. Williams, who is ripped away from her mother and forced into the cult as a child. Ruth grows up within the Rakudushis, always following their strict rules and regulations. However, as she grows older, she begins to question the cult's teachings and practices.

Ruth's mother, Tally, played by Yvonne Senat Jones, is a former member of the Rakudushis who escaped with her life intact. However, Tally left behind her daughter, believing that it was the only way to save her from the cult's evil grasp. Tally has never stopped searching for her daughter and eventually, through a twist of fate, manages to track her down. However, her attempts to get her daughter out of the cult become complicated and dangerous as there are people within the faith who have their own motives.

Ruth's journey is full of twists and turns as she navigates the dangerous world of the Rakudushis. She battles with her own beliefs, trying to reconcile what she has been taught with what she knows in her heart to be true. The show delves into the psyche of a cult member, exploring how it is possible for someone to be indoctrinated and manipulated into believing in something so utterly absurd. The Rakudushis' leader, The Highest, played by Matt Cedeño, is a sinister character who rules the cult with an iron fist. His followers worship him like a god, and he uses this to his advantage, manipulating and controlling them to carry out his twisted will.

The show's plot takes unexpected turns at every corner, with each episode ending on a cliffhanger, leaving the audience eagerly anticipating the next installment. The writing is tight and thought-provoking, with the characters all fully realized and multidimensional. Tyler Perry's Ruthless explores themes of power, control, faith, and manipulation, making it a must-watch for fans of psychological thrillers.

Melissa L. Williams portrays Ruth perfectly, bringing the character's complex emotions to life on screen. Her portrayal of a woman struggling to reconcile her beliefs with reality is both heartbreaking and engaging. Yvonne Senat Jones is brilliant as Tally, the mother who is determined to save her daughter at any cost. Matt Cedeño's performance as The Highest is chilling and captivating, making him one of the show's standout characters.

Tyler Perry's Ruthless is a show that will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. The twists and turns of the plot, combined with the talented cast and thought-provoking themes, make it a must-watch for fans of the psychological thriller genre.

Tyler Perry's Ruthless is a series that ran for 5 seasons (95 episodes) between March 19, 2020 and on BET+

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Seasons
Of Mothers and Sons
8. Of Mothers and Sons
September 12, 2024
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 strategy.
Revelations
7. Revelations
September 5, 2024
The Highest's growing instability and an FBI blockade make Ruth feel it's kill or be killed, and River strikes up an unexpected deal as he faces the pressures of being the new Dikahn.
Soup Du Jour
6. Soup Du Jour
August 29, 2024
The fallout from the Gauntlet of Faith leaves Ruth and River at deadly odds, and when Dikahn finds himself in unfamiliar territory, he makes a sinister move to regain his power.
The Measure
5. The Measure
August 22, 2024
The Highest suspects 'rats' lurk among the Rakadushi, so he orders River, the new Dikahn, with leading a public trial where cult members will be questioned... and brutally punished.
Death Will Bring Death
4. Death Will Bring Death
August 15, 2024
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.
The Night is Long
3. The Night is Long
August 8, 2024
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.
Il Fin Di Chi Fa Mal
2. Il Fin Di Chi Fa Mal
August 8, 2024
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.
Children of the New Paradise
1. Children of the New Paradise
August 8, 2024
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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Where to Watch Tyler Perry's Ruthless
Tyler Perry's Ruthless is available for streaming on the BET+ website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Tyler Perry's Ruthless on demand at Apple TV Channels and Amazon Prime.
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    March 19, 2020
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