Greenleaf season 5 is coming to OWN in June, and many were delighted to see the church drama coming back on the small screen. However, the bad news is that the network also confirmed the upcoming installment will serve as the series' final run.
The official Twitter page of the series teases what lies ahead in Greenleaf season 5 and also confirmed it's going to be the last installment of the church drama. While this is sad and bad news, there are still a lot of interesting stories coming this season.
Greenleaf season 5 may continue delivering devastating secrets, dramatic twists and turns, as well as few different things that nobody actually expects. The final season sees the Greenleaf family trying to save their Memphis megachurch.
Their biggest threat in Greenleaf season 5 is that the Memphis megachurch is being taken over by Bob Whitmore and Harmony and Hope Ministries. But despite their efforts to save it, the secrets from the past and present threaten to treat the family apart -- even though they're trying hard to unite.
The Bishop will also continue working to mend his rift with Lady Mae. Meanwhile, Hope and Harmony's grips on Calvary tighten day by day. Because this is the final run, the series may tie all the loose ends since the beginning to deliver a proper and satisfying conclusion.
They show may not be leaving a cliffhanger, considering that it's already the final season. In the end, the family may find a way to settle their issues and unite. It will deliver a dramatic conclusion in the church, as well as the family.
As for the release date of Greenleaf season 5, the official release date was not yet revealed. But, it has been was confirmed it will premiere in June 2020. The production has started since 2019, so it's likely that most of the episodes, if not all, are done and ready to air.
Greenleaf stars Gregory Alan Williams, Kim Hawthorne, Tye White, Lamman Rucker, Lovie Simone, Deborah Joy Winans, Desiree Ross, Oprah Winfrey, Keith David, Lynn Whitfield, and Merle Dandridge. The series first debuted back in 2016 and follows the Greenleaf family with scandalous secrets and lies.
According to Deadline, the Greenleaf is the no. 1 scripted show on cable among black viewers, averaging 1.1 million viewers in season 4. In addition, the series compiled 10 NAACP Image Award nominations and also won Outstanding Drama Series this 2020.