The Game tv show is a 30 minute comedy series on the CW Network for its first three seasons and then on BET. Melanie later realizes that having a baby is not what she wants and leaves to attend Johns Hopkins on the day of the Championship Game, much to Derwin's dismay. [18][19] From the series' inception, she intended to include story arcs relating to themes of race and celebrity. After exchanging blows with Blue, Jason and Malik asks what's gotten into him, to which he admits that he doesn't want to leave, since being traded also means he has to leave behind everyone he grown close to in the last few years (Jason,Malik,Tasha,etc.). In the episode I know we talk a lot about how cheap Julius on Everybody Hates Chris was but Jason Pitts on The Game doesn't get enough credit for being a cheapskate. When discussing her reasons for auditioning, she said she wanted to take on a more difficult role. At the press conference Derwin is bombarded with questions about the play that Kwan got hurt with members of the media insinuating that Derwin missed it on purpose, Derwin leaves the press conferences without answering further questions. Melanie Barnett-Davis[1][2] is a fictional character, portrayed by actress Tia Mowry, who appears in the American sitcom The Game, which aired on the CW Television Network and BET from 2006 to 2015. Malik figures out how to get rid of Parker, but his plan backfires when she tells her husband that she was sleeping with him. After learning of Janay's new relationship, though against the idea at first, Derwin allows Janay to take DJ with her to live in New York, even though it means that he won't be able to be in DJ's life 24/7 like he wanted to. After a few "hookups" Derwin starts dating Janay. The actor starred as the wide receiver for the San Diego Sabers for the first five seasons of the sitcom and returned as a guest in Season 6 and 9. Outside of acting, Ellis works with HIV/AIDS research organization, amfAR, to help eradicate the stigma of HIV in the black community. In season 2, after an embarrassing scandal where he punches a public figure who uses a wheelchair, he fires Tasha as his manager. First appearing as a. However, Malik still treats Tee-Tee as if he is his personal assistant. Keira Michelle Whitaker, portrayed by Lauren London, was a former child star and introduced in the sixth season. The Game, which aired on The CW Television Network and BET,[3] explores the lives of a group of women romantically involved with professional football players. [43] Echoing McFarland's assessment, The San Francisco Chronicle's Tim Goodman found Melanie's decision to be "a bleak little life lesson". [24], Describing Melanie as a "vixen",[28] Mowry believes the character's imperfections allowed her to grow as an actor. The next day, Derwin goes to Melanie's job at the diner to bring her mail and apologizes to her for the intense moment they shared and hopes to at least be friends and Melanie accepts and with some words of encouragement, she convinces and takes Derwin to go to the Sabers Victory Parade.After hearing that Melanie went toL.A.with her boyfriend, Jerome, an intoxicated Derwin goes with Malik to L.A. to seek out Melanie to profess his love for her. coby bell. [12] She considers returning to her hometown rather than continue "life as a football girlfriend". After weeks of chitter-chatter (and debate) over "Moesha," Netflix released popular "Girlfriends" spin-off "The Game" starring Tia Mowry-Hardrict, Pooch Hall, Wendy Racquel Robinson, Brittany Daniel, Hosea Chanchez and Cody Bell that, at its height, was must-see TV on social media a la "Insecure." "The Game" follows a group of dynamic women (headlined by Melanie) who all . This spin-off of the beloved sitcom "Girlfriends" is also created by Mara Brock Akil. In season 2, Derwin starts becoming more of a playboy jock rather than his humble church ways. Derwin Davis says he sees a face in his mind, clear today as it was 40 years ago. That might sound like a glamorous and stress-free existence, but Melanie Barnett is about to discover the truth. Earlier this year, the couple welcomed their daughter Hope, who was conceived via surrogate and an egg donation from Brittany's twin sister Cynthia. Derwin also emerges as a superstar player in season 4, getting numerous endorsement deals, including Nike, and becomes the new face of the Sabers organization. [26][27] Brock Akil said Tia won the role over Tamera because she had a more "serious personality" and "made all the necessary adjustments to get this part". Most recently, he starred as Lt. Reuben Payback Fitch in Top Gun: Maverick. [17] The producer explained that she appreciated Tia's work ethic and her strong desire to be a part of the series; she described Tia's audition as "fighting everybody's preconceived notions of her" by playing the more mature Melanie. [48], Mowry received two nominations for NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series at the 39th and 43rd NAACP Image Awards. Tasha becomes the main antagonist for the first half of season five, determined to one-up Melanie at every turn; their feud intensifies after Melanie takes over a fashion show that she (Tasha) had planned. Dante is obviously in love with Tasha but she is leery of letting their romance be witnessed in public so she tells Dante she can do her thing, he can do his thing and they can do their thing together. [45], Mowry's performance received positive feedback from critics. She received nominations for two NAACP Image Awards and a Teen Choice Award for the role. But the couple will not be returning for the new season. The talented actress continued to act after the show. At the end of Season 2, Derwin reveals his love for Melanie and forces her to choose. Jerome and Derwin fight and Melanie confesses to Jerome that she loves Derwin. Later he confides in Tasha, telling her that he felt that him being traded was almost destiny since he hoped that he and Melanie could live out their dreams in the same city, but he had hoped that if he ever left it would be on his terms, further saying, "I used to be invincible, the last couple years I have been. [13] Melanie eventually reconciles with Derwin, and the couple marry. Derwin finds out that Melanie is unable to have children because of a medical condition and takes it hard, handling it by having a party with Malik and Jason and getting drunk. Melanie Barnett and Derwin Davis . when that fails he tries one more time, telling her, "You look me in my eyes and you tell me you don't love me?" Derwin meets singer Drew Sidora at a party he attends with Malik, and Drew asks Derwin to be in her new video, which he accepts not knowing he will play her love interest. Since firing Tasha as his manager Derwin has been in the need of a new representation and hires his old agent Irv Smith to manage him prompting Tasha to take legal action as a way to get her money back for a Verizon sponsorship she had recently set up for him. Dionne tells Derwin she knows he slept with Drew, and Melanie over-hears and calls off the engagement, and their relationship. Barry Floyd played Malik Wrights hilarious side-kick Terrence, AKA Tee Tee. It's truly a tip of the hat to the fans who will get to see if Melanie and Derwin get their happily-ever-after. Dionne tells Derwin she knows he slept with Drew, and Melanie over-hears and calls off the engagement, and their relationship. Janay is the ex-girlfriend of football player Derwin Davis. Jason instead leaves with his girlfriend Camille (played by Stacey Dash ), which leaves Kelly heartbroken. RHOA OGs Kandi Burruss, Cynthia Bailey, Porsha Williams, and Kenya Moore returned for the thirteenth season, and loyal viewers of the franchise know that this is a big mix of personalities that can. He has never had a chance to express himself due to Tasha's domineering behavior and their codependency on one another. [12] Melanie's intellect, one of her defining characteristics, earned her the nickname "Med School". Back on the field Kwan is told to call a pass play but at the last minute audibles out for a run, Derwin going into motion "misses" a block and Kwan's knee is brutally hurt and he is lost for the game and possibly the season. Amazon.ca - Buy Game: Complete Series at a low price; free shipping on qualified orders. His best friend since childhood is Terrance "Tee Tee" Carter. Melanie agrees not to attend the Sabers game in Miami after the team hazes Derwin for inviting her, but jealousy gets the best of her when she learns that Dionne plans to go. She has a three-year-old son with him and a ten-year-old son with rapper Lil Wayne. [23] The CW Television Network did not provide a reason for the casting change. She has starred in Ravens Home, Dear White People, A Christmas Surprise, and Insecure. They get closure. [49][50] She was also nominated for the Teen Choice Award for Choice TV Actress Comedy in the 2007 Teen Choice Awards. After fixing his relationship with Malik, Derwin attempts to get Malik back on the field with a campaign called "WMD" (What Malik DOing), Derwin admits that he has ulterior motives but he believes this is the only way him and Malik can get back to real friendship. New character Bryce Blueprint Westbrook, portrayed by Jay Ellis, was San Diego Sabers first draft pick and replaced Derwin Davis as the leading cast member from Season 6 until the finale. Towards the end of the season, Malik and Jason "adopt" Derwin. She starts to turn off her friends with the reality show (the cameras constantly following her), and her life starts to spiral out of control. Girlfriends (2000-2008) Full Cast & Crew. He goes to rehab after issues. In the first season Derwin goes through the hazing from Sabers captain Jason Pitts, and starting quarterback Malik Wright, whom he ultimately becomes friends with. This is a list of the characters from the American comedy-drama television series The Game. Derwin Davis Derwin DavisFirstappearance "The Game"Girlfriends, (Season 6, Episode 18) Portrayed by Aldis HYPERLINK""Hodge(2006) Pooch Hall(2006-present) Information Nickname (s) Rookie,Ding Dong (Franchise Player), Son (as infrom the Holy Trinity, Jason is the Father andMalik is the Holy Ghost))Occupation Football player Spouse (s) Melanie After fixing his relationship with Malik, Derwin attempts to get Malik back on the field with a campaign called "WMD" (What Malik Doing), Derwin admits that he has ulterior motives but he believes this is the only way him and Malik can get back to real friendship. https://twitter.com/47BLUR/status/1209337149528707073, https://twitter.com/KieannaMichelle/status/1208574736067780611, https://twitter.com/dejalenai/status/965006074628669440. The latest movie news, trailers, reviews, and more. BET is casting an entirely new couple to take the place of Melanie and Derwin on The Game. FILE - Los Angeles Chargers secondary coach Derrick Ansley works with cornerback Michael Davis (43) before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Oct. 31, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. The actress began dating rapper Nipsey Hussle in 2013 until his untimely death in 2019. At the start of Season 2, Melanie leaves Derwin. Derwin proposes to Melanie in "To Baby or Not to Baby" at half-time of one of the Saber games because he thinks that Melanie might be pregnant. Tasha Mack, the assertive mother of Malik Wright, portrayed by Wendy Raquel Robinson, remained a cast member throughout all nine seasons ofThe Game. Even though she has concerns, she accepts. Later Melanie confesses to Jerome that she loves Derwin and goes to Derwin's apartment, but Derwin finds out that Janay is pregnant with his baby. With her life unraveling, Kelly decides to quit her show and leave town to redefine her identity outside the football world. Tasha's first known relationship is with Malik's old head coach, Kenny (Coach T). Playing a version of herself on the show, Sidora's character caused the main couple Melanie and Derwin to break up during the show's first season. A big part of the winning formula for the series has been the popular couple of Melanie and Derwin, played by Tia Mowry Hardrict and Pooch Hall. After they break up once more in the middle of season 3, this time due to her infidelity with Dr. Buriss/Dr. malik wright. [26], Prior to hearing about The Game, Mowry had changed her appearance in order to be perceived as more mature and to emphasize the differences between herself and her twin sister. A Season With. Go deep inside the world of a Division One college football program and follow the players and coaches as their . Tasha & Chauncey resolve their past issues and make up. "[40], In 2021, Paramount+ premiered a revival of The Game, which takes place in Las Vegas and addresses social issues such as chronic traumatic encephalopathy in sports. She eventually has a one-night stand with Trey. 2023. The mother of two also hosts her own YouTube series: Tia Mowrys Quick Fix. Coby Bell starred as the frugal star football captain Jason Pitts. With the San Diego Sabers, he won his first Championship and was named MVP in 2008. 2023 Pro Bowl Games - Season 1 Episode 1. Kelly forces Jason to promise he will stop using in two months, or she will take Brittany and leave. I didn't know if they wanted to go where I wanted the character to go. Jay Ellis joined the cast of The Game in 2013 to play Bryce Blue Westbrook. The series focuses primarily on Melanie and Derwin's complicated relationship, with her fears of his infidelity at the center of many of the episodes' storylines. Pooch Hall, Actor: The Game. Her acting appearances afterThe Gameended include comedyJoe Dirt 2: Beautiful Loserand award-winning sitcom,Blackish. Joan and her cousin Melanie debate a top medical school in Baltimore vs a medical school in San Diego, where her boyfriend Derwin plays football professionally; Melanie is jealous of Derwin' Joan and her cousin Melanie debate a top medical school in Baltimore vs a medical school in San Diego, where her boyfriend Derwin plays football professionally; Melanie is jealous of Derwin's ambitious, beautiful Image Consultant, Dionne. The Game Season 1 Episode 1 , BET's hit series , binge worthy series of young football players who live with their girlfriends and wives obtaining their care. The show was so successful that it is now being rebooted on Paramount+. Derwin is portrayed by Pooch Hall. Melanie turns Derwin down but then realizes that she is still in love with him. Outside of acting, Mowry-Hardict and Cory Hardict have been married for over ten years and parent two children. [26] To prepare for the role, she frequently consulted her cousin, retired NFL fullback Jameel Cook, and other professional athletes. Kelly returned in season 7. She even guest starred on one episode of former costar Tia Mowrys show, Family Reunion. Tasha resolved her issues with Kelly and threatened to shoot her if the incident (see above) happened again. I mean nothing could touch meI got touched." The special feature, "Away Game", is the first episode of the television series, The Game, . She is also the head coach of the Entertainment Basketball League celebrity team, whose players includeThe Gameco-star Pooch Hall and her husband. She appeared in several television shows including,The Mayor(2017), Netflix originalDear White People(2018), Disney ChannelsRavens Home(2018), and currently stars inGrand Hotelas Mrs. P. For the past 23 years, Robinson has helped thousands of young people, including singer Elle Varner, with the Amazing Grace Conservatory. 'The Game' was created as a spinoff series of another Akil show, 'Girlfriends', and had a backdoor pilot in the sixth season of the other series. While Tamera got more involved with daytime television as a former co-host of The Real,Tia has continued on the acting route. The series originally ran on UPN and The CW from 2000 to 2008, lasting for 8 seasons and a whopping 172 episodes. text += ' Eliana Quarles is a current undergraduate student from Washington, D.C. You can often find her scrolling through celebrity gossip accounts on TikTok, watching reality TV, or sending her friends updates on the latest celebrity news. [6][7] Against Joan's objections, Melanie decides against attending Johns Hopkins in favor of moving to San Diego to support her boyfriend Derwin Davis' career with the San Diego Sabers, a fictional National Football League (NFL) team. [2] In the first season Derwin goes through the hazing from Sabers captain Jason Pitts, and starting quarterback Malik Wright, whom he ultimately becomes friends with. He was a New England Golden Gloves champion at age 17. She left the show in 2012 and is not currently starring in the reboot. Feeling a void in her life, Melanie opts to continue trying to have a child, and later finds a surrogate in Tasha. After the owner tells Derwin that Kwan is the starter this adds further contentiousness to their relationship. [1] In her 2015 book Representations of Black Women in the Media: The Damnation of Black Womanhood, California State University associate professor Marquita Marie Gammage felt the character was perpetuating negative images of black motherhood on television. ITV Hub - the new home of ITV Player, ITV on demand and live TV. The actor that played Davis co started on Linc's on Showtime with Golden Brooks before Girlfriends. Even though she makes it seem as though the abortion has not affected her, she seems to show feelings of guilt when she is alone. [32] Picked up by BET, the show aired for six more seasons. He has also starred in Black-ish and a short called Brazilian Wavy. [19] Announcing her departure on Twitter, she emphasized that it was a mutual decision with the network. Before he leaves, Malik reassures his love to his mother. Derwin Davis was one of the main characters of television series The Game from seasons 1-5, and made guest appearances in seasons 6 and 9. After the wrapped, he portrayed Lawrence Walker opposite Issa Rae in hit HBO comedy,Insecure. Continue reading to see what Tia and the rest of the stars of The Game have done since the show originally ended in 2015. After high school her boyfriend Chauncey went to college and left Tasha to be a single mother. Tasha eventually reneges on their arrangement to be with Pookie. An intoxicated Derwin goes with Malik to L.A. to seek out Melanie. Pooch Hall as Derwin Davis Hosea Chanchez as Malik Wright Brittany Daniel as Kelly Pitts And Wendy Raquel Robinson as Tasha Mack Created by: Mara Brock Akil Executive Producers: Kelsey Grammer,. The actor is also a husband to Aviss Pinkney-Bell, father to two sets of twins (girl twins and girl/boy twins), a musician in a reggae band, and mentors disenfranchised youth in the non-profit organization, Big Brothers of America. Derwin's standout performance in training camp (and Jason's poor performance) earned Derwin a starting spot with the Sabers. Additionally, Ellis landed a leading role in the upcoming Hulu original series,Mrs. America. After the owner tells Derwin that Kwan is the starter this adds further contentiousness to their relationship. At the end of the episode, however, he surprises her at the airport, telling her that he is flying there, with her. Reaction to Melanie was primarily negative; critics expressed disapproval of her decision to support her boyfriend instead of enrolling in medical school. As revenge, he is having an affair with the owner's wife. He has also starred in other TV shows and movies, including the Seven Deadly Sins movies, Black Lightning, All American, Down for Whatever, and Major Crimes. Melanie soon convinces him to leave the house and while at the gas station a fan approaches him, blaming him for the injury and spitting on his car. Episodes The Game Select a season Release year: 2006 In season 5, he asks Melanie if she had an abortion and she eventually admits that she did. However, later on Melanie tells Derwin that it is not the right time. Pookie arrives shortly after the birth and a DNA test confirms that he is Kai's father. [4] Introduced as the cousin of Joan Clayton in a backdoor pilot on Girlfriends,[5] Melanie Barnett aspires to be a doctor and is admitted to the medical school at Johns Hopkins University. Derwin and Drew get close and end up having sex. After Jason quits, they later go to therapy where Kelly tells Jason she married him for his money. Later that night Derwin and Melanie get married in a private ceremony. Janay discovers that Derwin is still in love with Melanie after she finds the bear she thought had been thrown away. https://t.co/V0fiLjNE7R. Wikipedia is a registered trademark of the Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. newwiki.sbs is an independent company and has no affiliation with Wikimedia Foundation. [21] She later made a cameo appearance alongside Derwin in Girlfriends' Season7 finale "It's Been Determined" as guests at Joan's engagement party. Melanie becomes friends with Kelly Pitts, the wife of veteran wide receiver Jason Pitts, and Tasha Mack, mother and manager of the Sabers star quarterback Malik Wright. On August 5, 2015, after nine seasons,The Gamecame to an end. !0; var delimiter = ' '; Aldis Hodge portrayed the original Derwin in the Girlfriends pilot. Earlier this year, he also married his longtime partner, Nina Senicar, in Italy. Melanie struggles to balance her career with her personal life. In the season 3 finale, Rick comes back for Tasha and the fate of their relationship is unknown. Additionally, the actress made a guest appearance onThe Gamefor the final season and landed in her own cooking show,Tia Mowry at Home. Derwin Davis was one of the main characters oftelevision series The Game Arcade from seasons 1-5, and made guest appearances in seasons 6 and 9. Kelly and Chardonnay eventually bond. She identified closely with the part, observing parallels between Melanie's relationship with Derwin and her own marriage to actor Cory Hardrict. Derwin hurts his knee in a Sabers' playoff game and can not play in the Super Bowl, so he decides not to go toMiamiwith the team. Pooch Hall as Derwin Davis The actor starred as the wide receiver for the San Diego Sabers for the first five seasons of the sitcom and returned as a guest in Season 6 and 9. [2] In the first season Derwin goes through the hazing from Sabers captain Jason Pitts, and starting quarterback Malik Wright, whom he ultimately becomes friends with. AB is a real life Malik Wright from The Game I swear he's doing everything Malik did that season nobody would sign him. Two years later, Tasha is now Derwin's agent and appears to be a very successful sports agent, making Derwin a superstar & "the face of Nike", while dating a much younger man named Dant. Derwin tries to get her back, telling her," I'm lost without you, you're my light and I need you to come back to me." After returning home Derwin and Melanie have a truth moment and he reveals that he missed it on purpose because of Kwan's attempt to threaten the legacy. Malik comes in to fill in for Kwan and the dream team of Malik + Derwin is back together and they lead a comeback victory. Contents 1 Melanie Barnett Davis 2 Derwin Davis 3 Tasha Mack 4 Malik Wright Marion "Pooch" Hall, Jr. (born February 8, 1977) is an American television and film actor, rapper, and model known for his role as Derwin Davis, the football player on The CW/BET sitcom The Game, and as Ricky in the 2011 film Jumping the Broom.He also played the character of Daryll Donovan in the . In 2021, he returned for two episodes of The Game's reboot. Who was the original Derwin Davis on Girlfriends? After moving on fromThe Gamein 2013, he appeared in USA Network series,Necessary Roughness(2013), basketball sports filmCarter High(2015), biographical movieChuck(2016), comedyA Dogs Purpose(2017), and currently stars in Showtime drama crime seriesRay Donovanas Daryll. He winds up in a rivalry with rapper Franko (Rico Ball) after the latter discovers that he has been sexting Tori, and ultimately winds up being brutally beaten and injured by Franko and a group of men who presumably had their women stolen by Malik.
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