Queen Sugar Lands Seventh & Final Season

Ava DuVernay’s critically acclaimed OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network series Queen Sugar will end its run with its seventh season in 2022.

“To everything, there is a season,” DuVernay said. “And my producing partner Paul Garnes and I have had seven gorgeous seasons making Queen Sugar with a remarkable cast and crew, alongside our partners at OWN and Warner Bros. Television. To write and produce seven seasons of a modern drama centered on a Black family is a radical act in our industry and a triumph that has far exceeded every hope I held. Now I feel strongly that the story, which began as a sunrise of a suggestion from Oprah, is ready for its sunset as a dream fully realized. Queen Sugar has been one of the true joys of my career and my gratitude is buoyant and boundless.”

Production on the final season of the show, from DuVernay’s ARRAY Filmworks and Harpo Films in association with Warner Bros. Television, will begin in New Orleans early next year.

“Queen Sugar is a truly extraordinary series brought to life by Ava’s leadership, her brilliant creative team and the incredible cast and crew,” said Tina Perry, president of OWN. “Our audience has seen themselves reflected with nuance and care through the story of the Bordelon family, including their triumphs and challenges, and most importantly, the love they have for each other through it all. Queen Sugar has been an unparalleled success for OWN, garnering critical acclaim, awards recognition and a loyal and dedicated audience. We are so grateful for Ava’s partnership and are looking forward to a fantastic final season.”

Queen Sugar is based on the book by Natalie Baszile. The first five seasons are currently available to stream in the U.S. exclusively on Hulu.