The fifth season of The Game, an American television series created by Mara Brock Akil, premiered on March 23, 2011 and concluded on August 11, 2011. It was broadcast on BET. The series is a spin-off of the popular UPN/CW sitcom Girlfriends and follows the lives of a group of professional football players and their wives, girlfriends, and managers.
Season 5 Overview
The fifth season of The Game follows the lives of the characters as they deal with the ups and downs of their professional and personal lives. The season focuses on the relationships between the characters and their struggles to balance their careers and personal lives. The season also sees the return of some old characters, as well as the introduction of some new ones.
In this season, Melanie (Tia Mowry) and Derwin (Pooch Hall) deal with the aftermath of their divorce and attempt to move on with their lives. Meanwhile, Tasha (Wendy Raquel Robinson) and Rick Fox’s (Himself) relationship takes a turn when Rick’s ex-wife, Vanessa (Brandy Norwood), re-enters the picture. The season also sees the return of Chardonnay (Brittany Daniel), who is now married to former NFL quarterback Jason Pitts (Coby Bell).
Characters and Plotlines
The fifth season of The Game features a number of characters who are either returning or new to the series. Tia Mowry stars as Melanie Barnett-Davis, a medical student and former professional football player’s wife. Pooch Hall stars as Derwin Davis, Melanie’s ex-husband and a professional football player. Wendy Raquel Robinson stars as Tasha Mack, Derwin’s manager and the mother of his son. Coby Bell stars as Jason Pitts, a former NFL quarterback and Chardonnay’s husband. Brittany Daniel stars as Chardonnay Pitts, a former singer and Jason’s wife.
The season follows the characters as they deal with the ups and downs of their professional and personal lives. Melanie and Derwin attempt to move on with their lives after their divorce. Tasha and Rick’s relationship is tested when Rick’s ex-wife, Vanessa, re-enters the picture. Chardonnay and Jason deal with the struggles of being newlyweds and navigating their relationship.
Critical Reception
The fifth season of The Game was met with generally positive reviews from critics. The season received praise for its character development and storylines. Critics also praised the performances of the cast, particularly those of Tia Mowry, Pooch Hall, and Wendy Raquel Robinson.
The fifth season of The Game was a ratings success, with the season finale being the most-watched episode of the series. The season also earned a number of awards and nominations, including an NAACP Image Award nomination for Outstanding Comedy Series.
The fifth season of The Game was a critical and commercial success. The series was praised for its character development and storylines, and the performances of the cast were also highly praised. The season finale was the most-watched episode of the series, and the season also earned a number of awards and nominations.
