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On Thursday, BET Plus intends to premiere the fourth season, its biggest hit ever. The actor himself shared the news with his 228K Instagram followers, fueling hype and anticipation for the show’s return. Devale Ellis, who obtained much recognition while working in the much-talked-about spin-off from the Sistas universe, revealed the release date while hyping the cast members and new episodes.
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The post is a short video of Ellis slipping into character. He compliments his castmates, ‘[I]m gonna take this time when they set this up to tell ya ya look good man.’ With a squeal of delight, he shouted, ‘We back baby, the team of season 4.’ The energy in honoring the cast reunion remains high as he slips back behind the camera. The caption reads, “All I got to say is THURSDAY ITS LITT!!! Zatima season 4 on @betplus.”
This kind of news generated a hype amongst the waiting fans eager about the show’s return. In one particularly excited comment, a fan keenly observed Leslie played by the real-life wife to Devale, remembering that the actress is pregnant in reality. “Look at Connie! She so pretty. Leslie pregnant IRL. Ok so no crap from her next season then…lol. She ain’t got time to be all in they business if she with child IRL. lol.” This display of concern about how real-life events might interfere with the show in regards to character relations is evidence of just how interested the fans are in both the characters and those that play them.
Another fan exclaimed relief: “Finally some damn good news! 😅” This speaks of the tension that grew with the delays in the series at the closure of the previous season. This is the moment when fans will actually start counting down the days to new episodes.
The excitement continues in the comment sections with admiration for the entire cast: “Such a beautiful cast! We’re ready for Thursday 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾,” stated one fan proudly for the ensemble and the making of the show. The other said, expressing excitement for the premiere, “Yessss zatimaaaa Thursdayyyy let’s goooo!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🙌🙌🙌”
Zatima uniquely situates itself post-Tyler Perry’s Sistas centered on Zac and Fatima’s relationship while addressing love, business, and growth through complicated lenses. Blending drama, romance, and comedy well, Zatima carefully walks the walk of modern-day relationships and working life. Devale is also one of the loudest champions of the show as he goes into debates with fans on storylines and character development.
Moreover, this announcement timely comes to counter-program the usual Thursday-night options and offers something new and distinctly for the BET Plus audience. The hashtags #DevalesTruth and #BlameItOnZac secure the identity of the show and at the same time propel forward the premiere buzz.
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Thursday is just around the corner, and it seems that the fans have not ceased yearning for a return to the world of Zatima. The elements for another hit season are present: return cast, extended storylines, and fresh developments, both in front and behind the camera. The instant reaction following Ellis’s announcement clearly shows an audience positively willing to back the new chapter of the show.