Greenleaf is coming back on OWN next month with its fifth and final installment. While this is sad news for loyal viewers, there's still a chance to see some of the characters appearing elsewhere. After all, it has been confirmed that a spin-off series is being planned.
The news about the spin-off of Greenleaf being actively in development was confirmed via a press release, noting that series creator Craig Wright has been contemplating about it. But then, it's too early to tell when it will arrive given that nothing is in the work at the moment.
While the spin-off may happen next year, other factors are needed to be considered. For instance, the global health crisis could make the situation a little bit complicated. Filming for the potential spin-off may not happen anytime soon.
Cast and crew may not be able to start filming immediately. It could also take some time to complete everything, including scripts, cast, as well as the go signal from OWN. So, even if we weren't in the real-life health crisis, CarterMatt noted the spin-off won't arrive until 2021.
As for the potential story of the spin-off, it would possibly include at least one or two characters from the main series and the tone might be similar to what viewers already know. But although it might be tied closely to the original story, it could still be somewhat original and has its own identity.
Meanwhile, Greenleaf season 5 will be the final installment of the church drama series, and this is a chance to get closure to some big stories. There could be unexpected reveals as the series progresses, as well as twists and turns in the lives of Grace and others.
The series finale could dive deeper and explore some untold stories since the beginning. The main question here is whether or not the Greenleaf family gets a happy ending. The synopsis notes that the center of everything would be the family saving the Memphis megachurch.
Bob Whitmore and Harmony and Hope Ministries are the biggest threat this time as they'll try to take over the church. The family will do their best to save it, but while doing that, some secrets from the past and present could tear them apart.
Greenleaf will premiere with its final season on Tuesday, June 23, on OWN. The series stars Gregory Alan Williams, Kim Hawthorne, Merle Dandridge, Keith David, Tye White, Lamman Rucker, Lynn Whitfield, Desiree Ross, Lovie Simone, Deborah Joy Winans, and Oprah Winfrey.
