Now on Netflix: Tyler Perry’s Miss Governor Just Landed — And Politics Never Felt This Dramatic!
A state’s future hangs in the balance. A governor on the brink of power. And one dark secret that could shatter it all.
Tyler Perry introduces a bold new cast navigating ambition, betrayal, and the fierce cost of leadership.
🗳️ Think you’ve seen political drama? Think again.
👇 See who’s climbing—and who’s about to fall—in the race for power.
That’s right, she’s got a new name. Watch the trailer for Part 2 now.
Tyler Perry’s Beauty in Black was just the beginning — make way for Tyler Perry’s Miss Governor. You’re reading that right. Star Terri J. Vaughn made an appearance at Essence Festival where the Miss Governor Part 2 Trailer debuted with a new name! Lieutenant Governor Antoinette Dunkerson (Vaughn) was finding her way in Part 1, but she’s ready to turn up the political halls of Mississippi as Miss Governor in Part 2. Watch the trailer above now to see her in action.
In Perry’s first comedy series on Netflix, Antoinette is a politician who wins her election — and then realizes her new job will involve a lot more than what she originally signed up for. The 16 episodes in Season 1 will premiere in two batches. Part 1 is now streaming, with Part 2 releasing on Aug. 14. Plus, check out photos from the show below.
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Terri J. Vaughn as Antoinette Dunkerson in Miss Governor
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Miss Governor is the second series under Perry’s multi-year first-look creative partnership with Netflix, which sees him write, produce, and direct films, series, and faith-based features. Perry’s latest film, The Six Triple Eight, became his most viewed film on Netflix in its first four weeks of streaming, and the release boosted viewing for his other films by 45%.
Miss Governor premieres on the heels of the hit drama Beauty in Black Part 1 reaching No. 1 on the Global Top 10 TV List (English) after its debut in October 2024.
Learn everything you need to know about the upcoming comedy, below:
What is Miss Governor about?
The series follows politician Antoinette Dunkerson (Vaughn), whom we first meet during her campaign for Lieutenant Governor. After she wins her election, she must figure out how to thrive under a sexist and condescending governor, while attempting to keep her family in line now that they’re all in the public eye.
Who is in the Miss Governor cast?
The Miss Governor cast features some familiar faces from the Tyler Perry universe, including Vaughn, Jo Marie Payton, Karon Riley, and Robert Craighead, along with newcomers like Jade Novah, Drew Olivia Tillman, Tré Boyd, and Dyon Brooks.
Perry tells Tudum that he loves working with actors who he’s directed before. “To have them all coming back together, I know what to expect,” he says. “I know the level of genius that they bring together. I know the level of comedy and fun. So they made the whole world just sing and come to life for me.”
Check out the cast below:
Terri J. Vaughn (Daddy’s Little Girls) as Antoinette Dunkerson
Jade Novah (That’s My Jam) as Shamika
Jo Marie Payton (Meet the Browns) as Cleo
Dyon Brooks (A Naughty Christmess Story) as Basil
Drew Olivia Tillman (This Is Us) as Lola Dunkerson
Tré Boyd (House of Payne) as Titus Dunkerson
Karon Riley (Meet the Browns) as Michael
Robert Craighead (Too Close to Home) as Governor Irwin Harper
How does Miss Governor Part 1 end?
Miss Governor Part 1 ends with Antoinette standing on business and reclaiming her agency. She looks into hiring her own staff, publicly opposes a state pipeline initiative at a press conference, and finally stands up to Governor Harper (Craighead). In other words, Lieutenant Governor Dunkerson is here representing herself and the people of Mississippi, like she’d always intended to do when she took office.
Perry thinks that Antoinette always had the feeling that “enough was enough” inside of her. “Sometimes you just have to get to a point where you just stand up and do it,” he says. “To see her find her voice after the relentless taunting of her mother and her children and her friends in that moment [feels] really good. It was good for me to see. I enjoyed it. Terri Vaughn is incredible at playing Antoinette.”
After she gives the governor a piece of her mind, though, a horde of government clerks rush into his office calling for an ambulance … we’ll just have to see what that means for Antoinette in Part 2!
Who is the creative team behind Miss Governor?
Perry is the writer, director, and producer of Miss Governor. Niya Palmer is co-creator of the series with Perry. Palmer, Keisha Lance Bottoms, and star Vaughn executive produce. Bottoms, formerly the mayor of Atlanta and an adviser to President Biden, brings her political experience to the project. Angi Bones and Tony L. Strickland will also produce for Tyler Perry Studios.
What is the release date for Miss Governor Part 2?
Miss Governor will be sworn in this year. The first eight episodes are now streaming. The next eight will drop on Aug. 14.
