She the People: Release date, plot and everything we know so far

Tyler Perry's upcoming Netflix series She the People is set to premiere on May 22, 2025. The comedy series follows the story of Lieutenant Governor candidate Antoinette Dunkerson, who must manage her family and serve a condescending boss, all while being stuck in the public eye.

The official synopsis for She the People on Netflix reads:

"As she tries to shine in politics, Mississippi's first Black lieutenant governor must manage her zany family and overcome a boss who's stuck in the past."

The show features Terri J. Vaughn in the lead role of Governor Antoinette Dunkerson. Other cast members include Jade Novah, Drew Olivia Tillman, Tré Boyd, Dyon Brooks, and Jo Marie Payton, among others.

When and where will She the People be released?

Season 1 of She the People consists of 16 episodes and will be released in two parts on Netflix. The first 8 episodes will premiere on Thursday, May 22, 2025, while the following 8 episodes will be available to watch on August 14, 2025.

Netflix's subscription cost varies according to different regions. In the United States, the plan starts from $7.99 per month for an ad-supported package. For viewers seeking an uninterrupted movie experience, the Ad-free plan costs $17.99 per month.

One can also go for the Premium plan at $24.99, which allows multiple users to play content at the same time in high quality. Extra members can be added to the plan with an additional fee.

She the People is the second series under Perry’s multi-year first-look creative partnership with Netflix, where he will write, produce, and direct films and series. According to Netflix, his latest film, The Six Triple Eight, became his most-viewed film on the platform in its first four weeks of streaming. The film's release also boosted viewing for his other films by 45 percent.

All about She the People

She the People follows politician Antoinette Dunkerson during her campaign for Lieutenant Governor. After she wins the election, she must figure out how to thrive under a sexist and condescending governor, while also attempting to keep her family in line now that they’re all in the public eye.

The trailer starts with Dunkerson giving a speech to the public.

"I am looking forward to being the next lieutenant governor of our great state, Mississippi!" she says.

However, her mother doesn't seem to be on board as she doesn't like the whole political scene. Dunkerson eventually wins the election and moves into the Lieutenant Governor's mansion. She realizes that the Governor limits her freedom and treats her differently from other people. He even chooses her staff for her.

"Doesn't lieutenant governor get to choose her own staff?" Dunkerson asks

"In most cases, yes," he replies.

When asked why he made an exception this time, the governor dodges the question. When Dunkerson requests to be more involved with things, her higher-ups don't agree with her sentiments. She believes that the people around her don't think she's qualified.

"When you want something, and you earn something, you fight for it!" her mother advises.

She soon realizes the power she holds and starts taking matters into her own hands. The show explores themes of social justice, political empowerment, and racism with elements of comedy.

Cast and characters of She the People

Below is the complete list of actors and the roles they play in the series:

Terri J. Vaughn as Antoinette Dunkerson
Kevin Thoms as Jed Bonds
J. Elliott as Reverend #3
Robert Craighead as Governor Irwin Harper
Michael Rose as Governor Hill
Heather Alicia Simms as Senator Grace
Liz McGeever as Lisa
Carl Kennedy as Attorney Lind
Tywayne Wheatt as Back End Butcher
Lindsay Weisberg as Protestor Annie
Charles S. Walker as Press Member
Miguel Gonzalez as Desk reporter Jack
Alyssa Suede as Nurse Joan
Jo Marie Payton
Jade Novah
Dyon Brooks aka Mojobrookzz
Tré Boyd
Drew Olivia Tillman

Stay tuned for more news updates on She the People and other such TV shows and films.

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