Series synopsis
Haus of Vicious is an American drama television series that premiered on BET on August 17, 2022. It was created by Jill Ramsey. It stars Tami Roman, Erica Peeples, Redaric Williams and Ella Joyce.
From creator Jill Ramsey, the eight-episode first season follows Roman's character Chantel Vivian, a fashion designer whose success is overshadowed by her narcissistic husband, addiction, unresolved childhood traumas and dysfunctional personal life. With the assistance of her secret weapon, Jaelyn Ryan (Erica Peeples), publicist to her Vicious Empire, Chantel works to rise through the ranks, but her husband Kane's (Redaric Williams) behavior threatens to tear down the house Chantel built.
Premise
From creator Jill Ramsey, the eight-episode first season follows Roman's character Chantel Vivian, a fashion designer whose success is overshadowed by her narcissistic husband, addiction, unresolved childhood traumas and dysfunctional personal life. With the assistance of her secret weapon, Jaelyn Ryan (Erica Peeples), publicist to her Vicious Empire, Chantel works to rise through the ranks, but her husband Kane's (Redaric Williams) behavior threatens to tear down the house Chantel built.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Tami Roman as Chantel Vivian
- Erica Peeples as Jaelyn Ryan
- Redaric Williams as Kane
- Ella Joyce as Carolyn
- Kyler O'Neal as Izzy
- Lyric C. Anderson as Tia
- Norman Nixon, Jr. as Milan
- Brely Evans as Avery
Supporting cast
- Vincent M. Ward as Bishop
- Mikai Ramsey-Middleton as Young Kane
- Zariyah Gibson as Teen Chantel
- Nikki Lashae as Raven
- Dionne Gipson as Lawanda
- John Marshall Jones as Trevor
- Larry Williams Jr. as Yung Jump
Guest cast
- Kayla Eva as Dayna
- Cassandra Relynn as Mel
- Robert Ri'chard as Nile
- Lindsey Pearlman as Karen
- Jazz Anderson as Young Mel
- Destiny Freeman as Young Raven
- Glenn Bond as Young Bishop
- Tiffany Black as Raven
- Matthew Godbey as Detective Stacks
- Dyrel White as Jump
- Herb Kimble as Harvey
- Maxwell David Marcus as The Photographer
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 16 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | August 17, 2022 | October 5, 2022 |
| Season 2 | 8 | September 19, 2024 | October 31, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Haus of Vicious An iconic New York City fashion mogul/fashion magazine maven, her narcissistic husband, and her under-appreciated staff as they navigate the cut-throat world of fashion. |
August 17, 2022 |
| 2 |
A Vicious Scandal Kane gets embroiled in another scandal that not only puts Haus of Vicious's brand in hot water, but also widens the rift between him and Chantel. |
August 24, 2022 |
| 3 |
Vicious Lies Karen and Jaelyn scramble to save Haus of Vicious from financial ruin, and Chantel recalls her mother's advice when she learns Kane is suspected of multiple murders. |
August 31, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Vicious Encounters Chantel returns to revive her company, Izzy gets released from prison, Kane presses Harvey for information, a staff happy hour gets messy, and Raven rejects an olive branch from Chantel. Chantel must navigate treacherous waters to stay afloat as HOV races towards redemption. In a world where the most cunning survive, shocking revelations and pivotal maneuvers shake the fashion empire to its core. |
September 19, 2024 |
| 2 |
Vicious Secrets Chantel takes Dayna to task for going back on their agreement, Carolyn gets an unwanted visitor, Avery tries to smooth things over with Milan, and Mel pushes Kane to get his act together. Chantel's world starts to fall apart as her oldest secrets come to light, pushing Kane to his limits. Avery's true colors are revealed, and Mel faces the lies that threaten her relationships. |
September 19, 2024 |
| 3 |
Vicious Set Up After a violent altercation with her landlord Tia is arrested, setting the stage for Tia's manipulative tendencies to target Izzy's unsuspecting hand of friendship. Chantel's dark secrets resurface, dragging Raven, Kane, and Bishop into a tangled web of betrayal. Carolyn tests Jaelyn's strength, threatening to change everything in their world. |
September 26, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BET |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 17, 2022 |
| Last aired | October 31, 2024 |
| Runtime | 41 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Thursday at 21:00:00 |