Episodes The Game Select a season Release year: 2006 She also published her first book,Oh Baby: Pregnancy Tales and Advice from One Hot Mama to Anotherand portrayed step-mother Stephanie Turner-Phillips inInstant Momuntil 2015. After dating Rick for a while, Tasha is still not happy and thus breaks up with him, leaving herself alone once more. [15] At the end of the show's fifth season, Melanie and Derwin move to Baltimore after he is traded to play for a team based in the city, and she finally enrolls at Johns Hopkins University. This is a list of the characters from the American comedy-drama television series The Game. Jason at first tries to hide his secret from Kelly, but after a couple of ugly situations, he can no longer do it and confesses. Brittany Daniel starred as Jason Pitts amusingly dutiful wife Kelly. [12] Mowry felt playing the role of Melanie would enable her to be perceived as more mature following her appearances as Tia Landry on Sister, Sister. I didn't know if they wanted to go where I wanted the character to go. Her next relationship was with famous former Laker Rick Fox. with ex-girlfriend Janay, Sports Agent Assistant For Tasha Mack Management; Later For ISM (Irv Smiff Management). Portrayed by Pooch Hall Aldis Hodge (GIrlfriends) Derwin Davis was one of the main characters of television series The Game Arcade from seasons 1-5, and made guest appearances in seasons 6 and 9. [9] Melody K. Hoffman of Jet wrote that, through her performance in the show, Mowry had demonstrated her love for acting and her capacity to portray a woman. She has a three-year-old son with him and a ten-year-old son with rapper Lil Wayne. [32] Picked up by BET, the show aired for six more seasons. Find contact's direct phone number, email address, work history, and more. !0; Born in Brockton, Massachusetts, Hall attended Taunton High School. Derwin Davis: Main: Guest: Guest: Brandy Norwood: Chardonnay Pitts: Recurring: Main: Lauren London: Keira Whitaker: Main: . Looking for Pooch Hall online? She returns to Derwin's apartment only to find out that Janay is pregnant with Derwin's child. ", "Tamera Mowry to Guest Star with Twin Sister Tia on BET's "The Game", "The CW announces fall schedule: 'Melrose Place' paired with '90210', "Is Lauren London Replacing Tia Mowry on 'The Game? In the final episode of Season 5, he leaves with Melanie for Baltimore so she can pursue her dream of being a doctor after he lived his of being a champion football player. I can do this. https://twitter.com/47BLUR/status/1209337149528707073, https://twitter.com/KieannaMichelle/status/1208574736067780611, https://twitter.com/dejalenai/status/965006074628669440. In the second-season finale, Kelly leaves Jason after he tries to use her to get a contract, and in season 3 they eventually agree to a divorce. Tia, Tamera, and Tahj then went on to star in the TV movie Seventeen Again. In season 2, Melanie begins dating Jerome Rice and Derwin begins to date Janay Brice. As a child, he did not know his father. Non-text media are available under their specified licenses. The mother of two also hosts her own YouTube series: Tia Mowrys Quick Fix. Derwin tells Tasha that he's gonna miss her before leaving. In 2018, he was unfortunately arrested or a DUI and child endangerment, but he avoided jail time. [18] The New York Times' Virginia Heffernan wrote that one of the show's objectives was "to relieve ideological tensions instead of creating or ignoring them", citing its multi-ethnic female cast of characters as one of the means of achieving this goal. Mon, Apr 30, 2007 30 mins. In season 2, Derwin starts becoming more of a playboy jock rather than his humble church ways. He is mad that she aborted a child even if not his. 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." At the start of season 4, it is revealed that Kelly is now a reality TV star, with her own show centered around the ex-wives of professional athletes. In addition to keeping tabs on celebrity news, she also enjoys listening to music, watching movies, and hanging out with friends and family. While Tamera got more involved with daytime television as a former co-host of The Real,Tia has continued on the acting route. 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. Sporting a new look & attitude, Kelly declares to Jason that she "won" in the divorce because she is spending the money he is earning and she believes she got more out of the divorce material wise. Get a sneak peek of the new version of this page. The talented actress continued to act after the show. Feeling defeated, Derwin apologizes to Jerome and says he won't get in the way anymore but Jerome punches Derwin in the face causing the two to fight. What happens to Malik on the game? He has also starred in Black-ish and a short called Brazilian Wavy. Melanie Barnett. Kelly forces Jason to promise he will stop using in two months, or she will take Brittany and leave. Wendy Raquel Robinson, who plays Hoseas on-screen mother Tasha Mack, has also reprised her role on the reboot of The Game. When Tasha gets fired from ISM and Rick gets promoted, Tasha believes Rick tricked her and they break up. Melanie goes to Derwin's apartment, but Derwin finds out that Janay is pregnant with his baby. However, Malik still treats Tee-Tee as if he is his personal assistant. Derwin and Melanie eventually get married, after the baby is born, in the hospital chapel. 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. He currently plays Larry James on the CW series Walker, alongside Gilmore Girls Jared Padalecki and Pretty Little Liars Keegan Allen. 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. When fans first met the cast nine seasons ago, Tia Mowry-Hardrict played Melanie Barnett, aka Med School, who gave up Johns Hopkins for her NFL rookie boyfriend, Derwin Davis, portrayed. The Philadelphia native has returned for seven episodes of the Paramount+ reboot. A month later, in February 2016, the singer announced her first headlining tour in eight years, the Slayana World Tour, but had to end it early after she landed in the hospital with exhaustion. Mowry considered the character to be her first adult role and felt it emphasized her individuality and maturity. Copyright 2023 Endgame360 Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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. Basis of this page is in Wikipedia. After the show ended, she made her Broadway debut in the musicalChicagoas Roxie Hart in 2015. [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". After advisement from several people (including his mother) and some resistance, Malik decides to go to rehab for his drug problems. This is a list of the characters from the American comedy-drama television series The Game. Feeling a void in her life, Melanie opts to continue trying to have a child, and later finds a surrogate in Tasha. Origin Derwin Davis and Melanie Barnett-Davis have been together since college. Malik's financial woes force him to sell his mansion, get rid of most his cars, and move back in with Tasha as a way to get his life on track. In the premiere episode of Season 5, Melanie admits that she had an abortion. [34] Brock Akil said she provided closure to Melanie and Derwin's story arc through their exit, explaining: "They're together, and we were able to put a period on their story. Brandy continues to sing, act, and help the youth through various campaigns. She has starred in Black-ish, #BlackAF, and the Cheaper by the Dozen reboot. Melanie accepts at first feeling pressured on national television. See also Release Dates | Official Sites | Company Credits | Filming & Production | Technical Specs [41] Mowry chose to not return for the revival as she believed Melanie's storyline was complete and she wanted to focus on new projects. Girlfriends-618 {The Game (Backdoor Pilot)} (1/6) added by gogirl91. He does not like the fact but thinks it was while the couple were in college. After Jason refuses to stop 2 months later, Kelly follows through on her promise and leaves. [29] Jaime Lee of Soap Opera Network wrote that, in relating to their struggles, viewers connected with the fictional couple. As revenge, he is having an affair with the owner's wife. Kelly and Chardonnay eventually bond. Malik comes in to fill in for Kwan and the dream team of Malik + Derwin is back together and they lead a comeback victory. She also starred as Naomi Xplicit Lyrics on ABCs show Queens, but it was cancelled after just one season. Derwin also gives Melanie his blessing to let Tasha be the surrogate mother for their potential child. 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. However, later on Melanie tells Derwin that it is not the right time. Today, the cast of Girlfriends is still busy in TV and movies. However, she also becomes entangled in a love triangle with Rick and Pookie (she becomes engaged to the latter), and drags Chardonnay into the mix. Kelly Pitts back on the game ?? "[16] She added that their storyline would appeal to the show's fans, explaining: "I feel creatively we've been able to answer those who have been loyal to us. Over the course of nine scintillating seasons, additional players . [3][19] Media outlets viewed Keira and London as replacing Melanie and Mowry,[35][36][37] but Ellis and London objected to comparisons made between Melanie and Derwin and Bryce and Lauren, believing the two pairs were separate characters. Melanie began her relationship with Derwin in college. [18][19] From the series' inception, she intended to include story arcs relating to themes of race and celebrity. Derwin rushes to the hospital, leaving Melanie at the altar. He played T.J. Henderson on Smart Guy, and he went on to star as Tucker Dobbs on Baby Daddy. In the final episode of Season 5, he leaves with Melanie for Baltimore so she can pursue her dream of being a doctor after he lived his of being a champion football player. When her boyfriend Derwin Davis is chosen as the new third-string wide receiver for the San Diego Sabers, she decides to forgo Johns Hopkins Medical School to attend a local college so she can be with him. 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 . Darnell later finds out about the affair (Season 2, Episode 22: Into The Woods) after listening to a voicemail Maya accidentally sent by butt dialing their home phone. text += ' However, she tells him that it was actually from her affair with Trey Wiggs back when they broke up over the whole Drew Sidora debacle. Towards the end of the season, Malik and Jason "adopt" Derwin. Season 3 Janay was in her last trimester with baby DJ and gave birth on the day of Melanie and Derwin's wedding, during their vows. Melanie McFarland of The Seattle Post-Intelligencer panned the character along with the show's main premise ("A woman on a professional track kicks it all aside to chase a football player"), feeling they were contradictory to the message of the parent show Girlfriends. Mowry's performance received positive feedback from critics, who agreed that the role displayed her maturity as an actress. for the first five seasons, Tia Mowry-Hardict announced she would not return to the show as a regular cast member in 2012. [47] Though critical of the overall show, the Chicago Tribune's Maureen Ryan was pleased with Mowry's charismatic performance. [14][15] As a result, Derwin considers her to be an unfit parent and allows her only limited contact with the child. Melanie's boyfriend, Derwin, is the new third-string wide . 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. [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. Pooch Hall played rookie Derwin Ding Dong Davis in the original series. Simply the Worlds Most Interesting Travel Site, Where The Original Cast Of The Game Is Now, Tia And Tamera Mowry's Different Opinions About Making 'Twitches 3', How Tia Mowry's Divorce Will Affect Her Life And Career. Malik figures out how to get rid of Parker, but his plan backfires when she tells her husband that she was sleeping with him. She even guest starred on one episode of former costar Tia Mowrys show, Family Reunion. [21] She later made a cameo appearance alongside Derwin in Girlfriends' Season7 finale "It's Been Determined" as guests at Joan's engagement party. [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. In the final episode of Season 5, he appears to have gone back to his old habits by breaking up with Jenna. The Game stars Tia Mowry as Joan's cousin, Melanie Barnett. On the other hand, fans responded positively to Melanie and felt drawn to her relationship with Derwin. The actress began dating rapper Nipsey Hussle in 2013 until his untimely death in 2019. Tia Mowry played Melanie Barnett, aspiring doctor and Derwin Davis' on-and-off girlfriend. [44] When discussing the transition to BET, Britney Wilson of Clutch was critical of the deterioration of female friendships on the show, citing "the disintegration of the female identity" as signs of The Game's declining quality. Towards the end of the season, Malik and Jason "adopt" Derwin. Over the last several years, he has also starred in other TV shows, including Unsolved: The Murders of Tupac and the Notorious B.I.G., Ray Donovan, I Got a Story to Tell, and Law & Order: Organized Crime. 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 . Who was the original Derwin Davis on Girlfriends? Tasha Mack, the assertive mother of Malik Wright, portrayed by Wendy Raquel Robinson, remained a cast member throughout all nine seasons ofThe Game. Brandy then landed her first lead role sinceMoeshain a BET sitcom she co-created and co-executive produced, titledZoe Ever After. Towards the end of season 1, Derwin cheats on Melanie with Drew Sidora and Melanie ends their relationship. Tasha resolved her issues with Kelly and threatened to shoot her if the incident (see above) happened again. Meanwhile, she tries to keep Melanie from ruining her marriage to Derwin, as she advised Melanie to let her doubts about DJ go, continue living the happy life and not to answer the phone getting the test results of which Melanie ignored. 3. "[17] Though Tia was chosen for the part, Tamera later appeared as a guest star during the show's fifth season. Wilson viewed negatively Melanie's decision to have an abortion in an attempt to reconcile with Derwin, and criticized the show's depiction of an abortion causing Melanie to become barren as based on "a link that is not medically solid". Hosea Chanchez played the cocky quarterback Malik Wright for all nine seasons of The Game. Mowry left the series in 2012 upon learning that her role would be reduced as a result of co-star Pooch Hall's decision to reduce his role on The Game to appear in the crime drama series Ray Donovan. Malik finds out and disapproves, and due to Tasha's temper, Tasha and Kenny soon break up. BET's hit dramedy The Game returns for its 6th season tomorrow night. As a History major, she enjoys learning about the historical development of Hollywood and celebrity culture. 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. 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. Aside from the departure of the show's beloved couple, Melanie and Derwin (played by Tia Mowry-Hardrict and Pooch Hall . In the season finale, Tasha gives birth to her daughter, Kai. 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. Kelly returned in season 7. 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. 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. Media commentators also panned the character's representation as a mother, such as her inability to properly care for her stepson. From 2018 to 2019, she starred as Cassie Brown on Lee Daniels Fox drama series Star. Upon her return, she reconnects with Jason, Brittany and Tasha, but Chardonnay is not so keen on this (at first). Derwin rushes to the hospital, leaving Melanie. Later, Malik and Derwin rekindle their friendship and campaign to have Malik replace Kwan because of his inability to get Derwin the ball. Jason leads a seminar for Sabers rookies, Derwin tries to land his first endorsement deal, and Melanie quits the Sunbeams. Twins Tia and Tamera Mowry, as well as their younger brother Tahj, have grown up in the public eye. View Derwin Davis's business profile as Workforce Resources, Southern Region Senior Recruiter at Union Pacific. At the Sunbeam Fashion Show, Tasha ends up being locked in the bathroom with Melanie, and they ultimately mend their friendship. Pooch Hall, Actor: The Game. 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. 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. He tells her that there are two Derwins: regular Derwin, and Der win at any means necessary (If it means protecting, his family, and the legacy). [6], The couple end their engagement after Melanie discovers that Derwin had sex with a singer. 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. Derwin ( Derwin made a return for the 100th episode and later the series finale as well. 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. Most recently, she has starred as Cocoa McKellan on the Netflix series Family Reunion, which aired its final season this year. [24], Describing Melanie as a "vixen",[28] Mowry believes the character's imperfections allowed her to grow as an actor. He is currently reprising his role in the Paramount+ reboot. 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.). [22], Cynthia Addai-Robinson was originally cast to play Melanie,[4] but was replaced by Tia Mowry prior to development of the backdoor pilot. Introduced in a backdoor pilot on the sitcom Girlfriends as Joan Clayton's cousin, Melanie chooses to support her boyfriend Derwin Davis' career with the San Diego Sabres, a fictional National Football League (NFL) team, rather than attend medical school at Johns Hopkins University. [1], The character's representation as a mother also received criticism. Derwin tries to reuniting with Melanie but Melanie shows up with football player and Derwin's rival Trey Wiggs to move her stuff from Derwin's apartment. After the owner tells Derwin that Kwan is the starter this adds further contentiousness to their relationship. overall No. Melanie is engaged to Derwin Davis (Pooch Hall . At the end of season 2, Derwin finds out Janay is pregnant. Add a photo or add a quote . Melanie Barnett and Derwin Davis . Girlfriends (2000-2008) Full Cast & Crew. 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. Even though the first season, consisting of eight episodes, garnered decent ratings and positive reviews, Brandy decided not to return to the series. Related: How Much Is The Game Star Wendy Raquel Robinson Really Worth? McHottie, Derwin and Janay try to work things out while Melanie has a fling with her boss, Dr. Buriss. At their engagement party, minor issues cause Melanie begins to start having doubts about the two of them getting married but Derwin stops her and tells her to stop overreacting to everything that happens. [17] When questioned by Brock Akil, Tia responded: "I'm a woman, Mara. Popular drama-comedy series,The Game, a spin-off from aGirlfriendsepisode, revolved around first-year medical student Melanie Barnett (Tia Mowry) who passed on medical school to follow her boyfriend, professional football player Derwin Davis to the San Diego Sabers. Jerome and Derwin fight and Melanie confesses to Jerome that she loves Derwin. 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. Malik comes in to fill in for Kwan and the dream team of Malik + Derwin is back together and they lead a comeback victory. The Game (TV series) Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. 1. After the owner tells Derwin that Kwan is the starter this adds further contentiousness to their relationship. Be the first to contribute! However, later on Melanie tells Derwin that it is not the right time. characters joined by Derwin Davis (Pooch Hall), Malik Wright (Hosea Chanchez) and Jason Pitts (Coby Bell . In 2006, Tia began starring on The Game, which proved to be a big success. https://t.co/V0fiLjNE7R. After the wrapped, he portrayed Lawrence Walker opposite Issa Rae in hit HBO comedy,Insecure. The latest movie news, trailers, reviews, and more. Since the show's original end, she has gotten a divorce from her husband and continued starring in several other TV shows and movies. In the Season 9 finale, Derwin and Melanie return to go and see a fertility specialist for further knowledge about their twins, where they learn that one of their children have a 50/50 chance of living. More posts you may like r/GirlfriendsTVshow 6 days ago Kelsey Grammer Still Has Plans to Bring Girlfriends Back eonline 21 r/GirlfriendsTVshow Join 4 days ago Davis 18 r/GirlfriendsTVshow Join 6 days ago SPOILER Start of Joan's It Girl Era 15 During its eight-year run, Girlfriends was one of the highest-rated scripted shows . 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. The baby comes when Derwin and Melanie are at the altar. Melanie enrolls at a local college and becomes a close friend of Tasha Mack, a single mother and manager of quarterback Malik Wright, and Kelly Pitts, the trophy wife of the team's captain, Jason Pitts. 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. [42], Melanie Barnett has been negatively received by television critics. Outside of acting, Ellis works with HIV/AIDS research organization, amfAR, to help eradicate the stigma of HIV in the black community. [12] Melanie's intellect, one of her defining characteristics, earned her the nickname "Med School". Derwin attempts to keep his two love interests, Melanie and Drew Sidora, apart at a party to celebrate Drew's latest music video that . The revival is executive-produced by original series creator Mara Brock Akil, showrunner and writer Devon Greggory ( American Soul ), Salim Akil ( Black Lightning ), Kelsey Grammer (who produced. He has also starred in Mad Dogs, The Quad, Hand of God, The Gifted, SEAL Team, and Lucifer. Although Melanie graduated from med school, she decided not to enter her. Before he leaves, Malik reassures his love to his mother. Former President of the Sunbeams, Kelly Pitts, portrayed by Brittany Daniel, appeared in all seasons ofThe Gameexcept for the fifth and sixth. [6] Storylines frequently address her fears that Derwin will cheat on her. He has enjoyed much career success since The Game ended in 2015. [23] The CW Television Network did not provide a reason for the casting change. The special feature, "Away Game", is the first episode of the television series, The Game, . 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. Both actors reprised their roles in the series finale, in which Melanie gives birth to twins.