Family Reunion is an American sitcom created by Meg DeLoatch that was released via streaming on Netflix on July 10, 2019. In September 2019, the series was renewed for a second season which premiered on April 5, 2021. Part 4 was released on August 26, 2021. In October 2021, the series was renewed for a third and final season, Part 5, which premiered on October 27, 2022.
Premise A family of six from Seattle, Washington visits Columbus, Georgia to attend a family reunion. They decide to relocate there to be closer to their family.
Cast and characters Main
Tia Mowry as Nicole "Cocoa" Joie McKellan, a mother of five (as of Season 3) who believes in new-age parenting and sometimes is very sassy but still loves her kids. Anthony Alabi as Moses "Moz" Deuteronomy McKellan, Cocoa's husband and a former Seahawks tight end. Although a strict person at times, he cares about his children. He might be strict, but he has a soft spot and loves to sit and joke around with his family. Talia Jackson as Jade McKellan, Cocoa and Moz's firstborn and older daughter, who is boy-crazy and a little rebellious. Isaiah Russell-Bailey as Shaka McKellan (seasons 1–2); Cocoa and Moz's older son. He is shown to be a very intelligent and academically inclined. In season 3 (also known as Part 5) he does not appear because he is attending an elite boarding school. Cameron J. Wright as Mazzi McKellan, Cocoa and Moz's second son, who has a passion for singing and composing music. Jordyn Raya James as Amelia "Ami" Nicole McKellan, Cocoa and Moz's younger daughter. As of Season 3, she is 12 years old. Loretta Devine as Amelia Louise "M'Dear" McKellan, née Williams, Moz's Deep Southern old-fashioned churchgoing mother.
Recurring
Richard Roundtree as Jebediah McKellan, a pastor, M'Dear's husband of 43 years, Moz's father, and a prostate cancer survivor. Warren Burke as Daniel, Moz's childish brother Lexi Underwood as Ava (season 1), Jade's friend from church Naomi Grace as Genevieve, Jade's friend from school who speaks with a British accent. Mark Curry as Principal Glass (seasons 1–2), the principal of Maya Angelou Magnet School Lindsey Da Sylveira as Mikayla, Jade's nemesis, a Black activist and mocks Jade for not being “Black enough”. Telma Hopkins as Maybelle, M'Dear's sister who got married 4 times (5 times including her marriage to Tony in Season 3) Lance Alexander as Elvis, a McKellan family friend who has a crush on Jade. In Season 3, his figure changes drastically. Journey Carter as Renee, one of Jade's friends Jasun Jabbar Wardlaw, Jr. as Tyson (season 3), Moz and Cocoa's nephew and Maureen's son, whose behavior is troublesome since his father's passing but shapes up with the support of his family in Columbus. Legend and Legacy Jordan as Skye McKellan, Cocoa and Moz's lastborn and youngest son; Jade, Shaka, Mazzi, and Ami's youngest sibling; Daniel and Grace's nephew; M'Dear and Grandpa Jeb's fifth grandchild from Moz and Cocoa.
Guest stars Erica Ash as Grace, Moz and Daniel's younger sister Charlie Wilson as Himself Charlie Ward as Himself (season 1) Tyler Cole as Royale (season 1), Jade's ex-boyfriend Amanda Detmer as Haven Sheeks Jaleel White as Eric Tempestt Bledsoe as Katrina Noah Alexander Gerry as Drew (season 1), Jade's crush DeLon Shaw as Missy, Jade's friend at school Jackée Harry as Aunt Dot (seasons 1, 3), M'Dear and Maybelle's sister Rome Flynn as Tony Olsen (seasons 1, 3) Peri Gilpin as Daphne (season 2), Cocoa's mother Kenya Moore as Herself (season 2) Candiace Dillard Bassett as Sunita Chanel (season 2) Brandi Glanville as Heidi (season 2) Akira Akbar as Brooke (season 2), Shaka's friend at school Bruce Bruce as Brother Davis (season 2) Nicco Annan as Barron (season 2), Moz's cousin and Shaka's godfather, who is gay Willie Gault as Himself (season 2) Anika Noni Rose as Miss Karen (season 2), Mazzi's piano teacher Tahj Mowry as Mr. Dean (season 2) Bella Podaras as Kelly-Ann (season 2) Monique Coleman as Ebony (season 2) Jadah Marie as Morgan (season 2), Shaka's girlfriend Ariel Martin as Jinji Starr (season 2) Essence Atkins as Aunt Maureen (season 3), Cocoa's paternal half-sister Lela Rochon as Dr. Turner (season 3) Rachel True as Cheryl (season 3), Cocoa's cousin Wendy Raquel Robinson as Joyce (season 3), Tony's mother and Maybelle's mother-in-law Robert Ri'chard as Vic (season 3)
Episodes Series overview <onlyinclude>
Season 1 (2019–20)
Season 2 (2021)
Season 3 (2022)
Production Development On October 17, 2018, it was announced that Netflix had given the production a straight-to-series order for a first season consisting of twenty episodes. The series was created by Meg DeLoatch who was also expected to executive produce. Production began in Los Angeles. The first part was released on July 10, 2019. On September 17, 2019, Netflix renewed the series for a second season consisting of sixteen episodes. It was also announced that there will be a holiday special that was released on December 9, 2019, and the nine extra season 1 episodes were released on January 20, 2020. The second season premiered on April 5, 2021. Part 4 was released on August 26, 2021. On October 18, 2021, Netflix renewed the series for a 10-episode third and final season. The third season premiered on October 27, 2022.
Casting Alongside the initial series announcement, it was reported that Tia Mowry, Loretta Devine, Anthony Alabi, Talia Jackson, Isaiah Russell-Bailey, Cameron J. Wright, and Jordyn James had been cast in series regular roles.
Reception Critical response The review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes reported a 67% approval rating for the series, based on 6 reviews, with an average rating of 5/10.
Awards and nominations The series received numerous awards and nominations, it won NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Children's Program in 2020, 2021 and 2022. As well as an Art Directors Guild Award for Excellence in Production Design for a Multi-Camera Series in 2022, a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Cinematography for a Multi-Camera Series in 2020. It won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Cinematography for a Multiple Camera Live Action Program in 2023.
See also Game On: A Comedy Crossover Event
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