OWN Sets New Drama from Janine Sherman Barrois

OWN has ordered to series The Kings of Napa, a new drama from Claws showrunner Janine Sherman Barrois.

Centered on the power struggle between the wealthy King family siblings in idyllic Napa Valley, the series is produced by Warner Bros. Television and Harpo Films. Production will begin later in 2021 for an early 2022 premiere on OWN.

Sherman Barrois (Claws, Self-Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker) will serve as executive producer along with Michelle Listenbee Brown (Love Is__, Real Husbands of Hollywood) and Oprah Winfrey. Academy Award-winning director Matthew A. Cherry (Hair Love) is set to direct the first two episodes.

The series was created by Sherman Barrois under her exclusive multiyear overall deal with Warner Bros. Television to develop and produce new series.

“We’ve been captivated for years by Janine’s incredible body of work and welcome her into OWN’s family of dynamic drama storytellers,” said Tina Perry, president of OWN. “Janine’s created compelling characters that hook viewers right from the start, and we can’t wait for her to dive in with this bold and sexy new series.”

“I’m beyond thrilled to collaborate with OWN on this groundbreaking show,” said Sherman Barrois, “and to have Academy Award winner Matthew A. Cherry’s brilliant vision bringing it to life is a dream come true.”