2023 Pro Bowl Games - Season 1 Episode 1. [2] In the first season Derwin goes through the hazing from Sabers captain Jason Pitts, and starting quarterback Malik Wright, whom he ultimately becomes friends with. for the first five seasons, Tia Mowry-Hardict announced she would not return to the show as a regular cast member in 2012. to which Melanie tells him that she doesn't love him anymore and he needs to let her go. Towards the end of the season, Malik and Jason "adopt" Derwin. 'The Game' was created as a spinoff series of another Akil show, 'Girlfriends', and had a backdoor pilot in the sixth season of the other series. After fixing his relationship with Malik, Derwin attempts to get Malik back on the field with a campaign called "WMD" (What Malik Doing), Derwin admits that he has ulterior motives but he believes this is the only way him and Malik can get back to real friendship. Biography i love her ^ who doesn't? In season 3, Tasha and Kelly go through a rift in their relationship. Director 22 Credits Sheldon Epps 66. [41] Mowry chose to not return for the revival as she believed Melanie's storyline was complete and she wanted to focus on new projects. Tasha is best friends with Melanie Barnett and Kelly Pitts. She cited her character's relationship with Derwin as reminiscent of her own romance and subsequent marriage to actor Cory Hardrict. What happened to Derwin's friendship with Malik? The baby comes when Derwin and Melanie are at the altar. Feeling defeated, Derwin apologizes to Jerome and says he won't get in the way anymore but Jerome punches Derwin in the face causing the two to fight. [12] Mowry felt playing the role of Melanie would enable her to be perceived as more mature following her appearances as Tia Landry on Sister, Sister. Who was the original Derwin Davis on Girlfriends? "[26] When she saw the two women together, Brock Akil initially debated whether they would be appropriate for the show's tone. The Game tv show is a 30 minute comedy series on the CW Network for its first three seasons and then on BET. The series focuses primarily on Melanie and Derwin's complicated relationship, with her fears of his infidelity at the center of many of the episodes' storylines. She struggles to be accepted by the wives and girlfriends of the San Diego Sabers, who have formed a group named "The Saber Sunbeams". She is also the head coach of the Entertainment Basketball League celebrity team, whose players includeThe Gameco-star Pooch Hall and her husband. In the final episode of Season 5, he leaves with Melanie for Baltimore so she can pursue her dream of being a doctor after he lived his of being a champion football player. [12] Melanie's intellect, one of her defining characteristics, earned her the nickname "Med School". He later admits that he was just there for a good Public Relations (PR). 1. Back at home Derwin becomes a shell of himself isolating himself off from everyone else because of the pain knowing that everyone is blaming him for what happened. [14][15] As a result, Derwin considers her to be an unfit parent and allows her only limited contact with the child. A big part of the winning formula for the series has been the popular couple of Melanie and Derwin, played by Tia Mowry Hardrict and Pooch Hall. Back on the field Kwan is told to call a pass play but at the last minute audibles out for a run, Derwin going into motion "misses" a block and Kwan's knee is brutally hurt and he is lost for the game and possibly the season. Malik comes in to fill in for Kwan and the dream team of Malik + Derwin is back together and they lead a comeback victory. She also starred as Naomi Xplicit Lyrics on ABCs show Queens, but it was cancelled after just one season. After fixing his relationship with Malik, Derwin attempts to get Malik back on the field with a campaign called "WMD" (What Malik DOing), Derwin admits that he has ulterior motives but he believes this is the only way him and Malik can get back to real friendship. (D.J.) She meets Tasha Mack (Wendy Raquel Robinson), the mother of the quarterback Malik Wright (Hosea Chanchez) and Kelly Pitts (Brittany Daniel), the then-wife of the Sabers captain, Jason Pitts (Coby Bell). She identified closely with the part, observing parallels between Melanie's relationship with Derwin and her own marriage to actor Cory Hardrict. After guest starring on several different TV series, Tia and Tamera became the stars of the hit sitcom Sister, Sister from 1994 to 1999. Melanie Barnett-Davis[1][2] is a fictional character, portrayed by actress Tia Mowry, who appears in the American sitcom The Game, which aired on the CW Television Network and BET from 2006 to 2015. After high school her boyfriend Chauncey went to college and left Tasha to be a single mother. "[3], Following Melanie and Derwin's exit, two characters, draft pick Bryce "The Blueprint" Westbrook and child star Keira Whitaker, portrayed by Jay Ellis and Lauren London, respectively, were introduced on the series. She leaves Jason to take Brittany back and to remind her that he is the reason for her show in the first place. What happens to Malik on the game? It's truly a tip of the hat to the fans who will get to see if Melanie and Derwin get their happily-ever-after. [17] Mowry identified Melanie as the closest match to her personality in comparison to her previous roles. ", after Kwan is injured, Malik steps in to replace him and leads the Sabers on a historical comeback win. 2 Derwin Davis; 3 Tasha Mack; 4 Malik Wright; 5 Kelly Pitts; 6 Jason Pitts; 7 See also; 8 References; Melanie Barnett. Family Davis Family Father: Derwin Davis Mother: Janay Step- mother: Melanie Barnett-Davis grandpa : unknown Categories Melanie later realizes that having a baby is not what she wants and leaves to attend Johns Hopkins on the day of the Championship Game, much to Derwin's dismay. In season 2, after an embarrassing scandal where he punches a public figure who uses a wheelchair, he fires Tasha as his manager. [20] Heffernan called the character a "kind of Cosby Show figure" due to her initial reluctance to join the Sabre Sunbeams. Mowry considered the character to be her first adult role and felt it emphasized her individuality and maturity. See reviews & details on a wide selection of Blu-ray & DVDs, both new & used. Synopsis: From creator Mara Brock Akil, "The Game" begins when Melanie Barnett (Tia Mowry-Hardrict) sacrifices her med school dream so her boyfriend Derwin Davis (Pooch Hall) can pursue a career in professional football. She famously dated actor Keenen Ivory Wayans in 2007, but the relationship ended after seven years, and Daniel married Adam Touni in 2017. Derwin tells Tasha that he's gonna miss her before leaving. His best friend since childhood is Terrance "Tee Tee" Carter. [11] Halfway through the show's first season, Derwin proposes marriage to Melanie on live television, during the halftime of a Sabres game. Melanie starts to freak out but Derwin assures her that both of their children are gonna make it because he has faith that they will and asks her to have faith too. After moving on fromThe Gamein 2013, he appeared in USA Network series,Necessary Roughness(2013), basketball sports filmCarter High(2015), biographical movieChuck(2016), comedyA Dogs Purpose(2017), and currently stars in Showtime drama crime seriesRay Donovanas Daryll. In season 9, she and Jason remarry. [45], Mowry's performance received positive feedback from critics. Derwin tries to reuniting with Melanie but Melanie shows up with football player and Derwin's rival Trey Wiggs to move her stuff from Derwin's apartment. [12] She considers returning to her hometown rather than continue "life as a football girlfriend". Looking for Pooch Hall online? He tells her that there are two Derwins: regular Derwin, and Der win at any means necessary (If it means protecting, his family, and the legacy). Her next relationship was with famous former Laker Rick Fox. The special feature, "Away Game", is the first episode of the television series, The Game, . Derwin ( He has also starred in Black-ish and a short called Brazilian Wavy. She left the show in 2012 and is not currently starring in the reboot. [23] The CW Television Network did not provide a reason for the casting change. [29] Jaime Lee of Soap Opera Network wrote that, in relating to their struggles, viewers connected with the fictional couple. Simply the Worlds Most Interesting Travel Site, Where The Original Cast Of The Game Is Now, Tia And Tamera Mowry's Different Opinions About Making 'Twitches 3', How Tia Mowry's Divorce Will Affect Her Life And Career. It's refreshing to see a couple that's not perfect on television, a couple that works through trials and tribulations. She has starred in Black-ish, #BlackAF, and the Cheaper by the Dozen reboot. Joan and her cousin Melanie debate a top medical school in Baltimore vs a medical school in San Diego, where her boyfriend Derwin plays football professionally; Melanie is jealous of Derwin' Joan and her cousin Melanie debate a top medical school in Baltimore vs a medical school in San Diego, where her boyfriend Derwin plays football professionally; Melanie is jealous of Derwin's ambitious, beautiful Image Consultant, Dionne. Darnell later finds out about the affair (Season 2, Episode 22: Into The Woods) after listening to a voicemail Maya accidentally sent by butt dialing their home phone. Later Derwin visits Malik and gets advice about how to get through this and how to not stress so much about his image and focus more on football and his career. Three years later, she revealed she is cancer-free. In season 2, Melanie begins dating Jerome Rice and Derwin begins to date Janay Brice. He goes to rehab after issues. In 2015, he joined the cast of #HBO's series Insecure, which premiered in 2016. pic.twitter.com/z89R8LS98E. Towards the end of season 1, Derwin cheats on Melanie with Drew Sidora and Melanie ends their relationship. Popular drama-comedy series,The Game, a spin-off from aGirlfriendsepisode, revolved around first-year medical student Melanie Barnett (Tia Mowry) who passed on medical school to follow her boyfriend, professional football player Derwin Davis to the San Diego Sabers. Coby Bell starred as the frugal star football captain Jason Pitts. Jason leads a seminar for Sabers rookies, Derwin tries to land his first endorsement deal, and Melanie quits the Sunbeams. The pair join Wendy Raquel Robinson and Hosea Chanchez, who are also reprising their . Outside of acting, Mowry-Hardict and Cory Hardict have been married for over ten years and parent two children. https://t.co/V0fiLjNE7R. The Rules of the Game. "[17] Though Tia was chosen for the part, Tamera later appeared as a guest star during the show's fifth season. Later Derwin visits Malik and gets advice about how to get through this and how to not stress so much about his image and focus more on football and his career. Wilson viewed negatively Melanie's decision to have an abortion in an attempt to reconcile with Derwin, and criticized the show's depiction of an abortion causing Melanie to become barren as based on "a link that is not medically solid". BET picked up the sitcom, and the Season 4 premiere became the most-watched premiere in cable television history. Although Melanie begins dating Jerome, she is jealous of Derwin and Janay. He falls in love with actress Robin Givens and convinces her to marry him as a publicity stunt. In 2006, Tia began starring on The Game, which proved to be a big success. More posts you may like r/GirlfriendsTVshow 6 days ago Kelsey Grammer Still Has Plans to Bring Girlfriends Back eonline 21 r/GirlfriendsTVshow Join 4 days ago Davis 18 r/GirlfriendsTVshow Join 6 days ago SPOILER Start of Joan's It Girl Era 15 In the Season 9 finale, Derwin and Melanie return to go and see a fertility specialist for further knowledge about their twins, where they learn that one of their children have a 50/50 chance of living. Wendy Raquel Robinson, who plays Hoseas on-screen mother Tasha Mack, has also reprised her role on the reboot of The Game. He is currently reprising his role in the Paramount+ reboot. During season three, she dates a couple of guys (bartender Joe and gym owner Roman). Derwin and Melanie broke up in season 2 and a few episode later Derwin started dating Janay. I can do this. An intoxicated Derwin goes with Malik to L.A. to seek out Melanie. The therapist also forces him to stand up to his mother and "grow up". Having insecurities about whether Derwin is the father of DJ, Melanie swabs a DNA sample of DJ while babysitting him, with the initial test revealing Derwin is not DJ's father. Janay finds "Dr. Grizzly", the stuffed bear Derwin bought Melanie, and Derwin throws the bear into a waste basket, but later recovers it and hides it in a drawer. After dating Rick for a while, Tasha is still not happy and thus breaks up with him, leaving herself alone once more. [24], Describing Melanie as a "vixen",[28] Mowry believes the character's imperfections allowed her to grow as an actor. Malik's financial woes force him to sell his mansion, get rid of most his cars, and move back in with Tasha as a way to get his life on track. The Game (TV series) Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. Over the last several years, he has also starred in other TV shows, including Unsolved: The Murders of Tupac and the Notorious B.I.G., Ray Donovan, I Got a Story to Tell, and Law & Order: Organized Crime. It is an arts and media school that mostly serves children from the ages of eight to 18 years old from disenfranchised backgrounds. In "To BabyOr Not to Baby" Derwin proposes to Melanie at half-time of one of the Saber games because he thinks that Melanie might be pregnant. Melanie was created by producer Mara Brock Akil. I'm watching this season it's gone be gooood . tia mowry. !0; Born in Brockton, Massachusetts, Hall attended Taunton High School. Since the sitcom ended, Bell has landed roles in several television series, includingMad Dogs(2016),The Quad(2017),SEAL Team(2019), and currently stars in superhero series,The Giftedas Jace Turner. In the first season Derwin goes through the hazing from Sabers captain Jason Pitts, and starting quarterback Malik Wright, whom he ultimately becomes friends with. He's also represented by Tasha. Melanie soon convinces him to leave the house and while at the gas station a fan approaches him, blaming him for the injury and spitting on his car. [34] Brock Akil said she provided closure to Melanie and Derwin's story arc through their exit, explaining: "They're together, and we were able to put a period on their story. After the show ended, she made her Broadway debut in the musicalChicagoas Roxie Hart in 2015. What have the main cast members been up to since the show ended in 2015? Chauncey married a woman who is strikingly similar to Tasha named Sheila, played by Tasha Smith. Melanie also becomes friends with her former rival, Dionne, who was once Derwin's image consultant and Melanie's eventual roommate. Melanie agrees not to attend the Sabers game in Miami after the team hazes Derwin for inviting her, but jealousy gets the best of her when she learns that Dionne plans to go. In the first season Derwin goes through the hazing from Sabers captainJason Pitts, and starting quarterback,Malik Wright. the game. He was a New England Golden Gloves champion at age 17. [45] Fans reacted positively to the characters' relationship, and dubbed the couple the portmanteau "Merwin",[37] which BET adopted and used to promote Mowry and Hall's appearances in the series finale. Melanie Barnett; First appearance: The Game (Backdoor Pilot) ("Girlfriends" - episode 6.18) Last appearance: The Game (The Wedding Episode) (The Game - episode 3.22) Portrayed by: Tia Mowry: Episode count: 64: Aside from the departure of the show's beloved couple, Melanie and Derwin (played by Tia Mowry-Hardrict and Pooch Hall . Dante is obviously in love with Tasha but she is leery of letting their romance be witnessed in public so she tells Dante she can do her thing, he can do his thing and they can do their thing together. Tasha Mack, the assertive mother of Malik Wright, portrayed by Wendy Raquel Robinson, remained a cast member throughout all nine seasons ofThe Game. Hes also starred in movies including dance dramaBreaking Through(2015),Like Cotton Twines(2016), romantic dramaIn a Relationship,and horror film,Escape Room(2019). The actor is also a husband to Aviss Pinkney-Bell, father to two sets of twins (girl twins and girl/boy twins), a musician in a reggae band, and mentors disenfranchised youth in the non-profit organization, Big Brothers of America. Introduced in a backdoor pilot on the sitcom Girlfriends as Joan Clayton's cousin, Melanie chooses to support her boyfriend Derwin Davis' career with the San Diego Sabres, a fictional National Football League (NFL) team, rather than attend medical school at Johns Hopkins University. 3. Eliana Quarles is a current undergraduate student from Washington, D.C. You can often find her scrolling through celebrity gossip accounts on TikTok, watching reality TV, or sending her friends updates on the latest celebrity news. Melanie turns Derwin down but then realizes that she is still in love with him. [17] The producer explained that she appreciated Tia's work ethic and her strong desire to be a part of the series; she described Tia's audition as "fighting everybody's preconceived notions of her" by playing the more mature Melanie. [38] Following Mowry's exit, actress Keke Palmer was offered a lead role in the series but turned it down due to scheduling conflicts with the development of her daytime talk show Just Keke. She even guest starred on one episode of former costar Tia Mowrys show, Family Reunion. However, later on Melanie tells Derwin that it is not the right time. From Inside The Box With Tia Mowry leaving the show, producers are looking for a new female actress to join the cast in the regular role of Kiera, a 20-year-old former child star who has been in the spotlight since she was five years old and starring on a "Cosby" style sitcom. During season 1, Derwin cheated on Melanie with Drew Sidora. In season seven, Tasha discovers that she is pregnant with a girl and unsure if the child's father is Pookie or Rick Fox. Portrayed by Pooch Hall Aldis Hodge (GIrlfriends) Derwin Davis was one of the main characters of television series The Game Arcade from seasons 1-5, and made guest appearances in seasons 6 and 9. [48], Mowry received two nominations for NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series at the 39th and 43rd NAACP Image Awards. This is a list of the characters from the American comedy-drama television series The Game. At the start of Season 2, Melanie leaves Derwin. New character Bryce Blueprint Westbrook, portrayed by Jay Ellis, was San Diego Sabers first draft pick and replaced Derwin Davis as the leading cast member from Season 6 until the finale. Her acting appearances afterThe Gameended include comedyJoe Dirt 2: Beautiful Loserand award-winning sitcom,Blackish. [6][7] Against Joan's objections, Melanie decides against attending Johns Hopkins in favor of moving to San Diego to support her boyfriend Derwin Davis' career with the San Diego Sabers, a fictional National Football League (NFL) team. On the other hand, fans responded positively to Melanie and felt drawn to her relationship with Derwin. The famous singer starred as Chardonnay, the ex-wife of Jason Pitts, from Season 5 until the finale. He has never had a chance to express himself due to Tasha's domineering behavior and their codependency on one another. The Many Lies of Derwin Davis. RHOA OGs Kandi Burruss, Cynthia Bailey, Porsha Williams, and Kenya Moore returned for the thirteenth season, and loyal viewers of the franchise know that this is a big mix of personalities that can. [22], Cynthia Addai-Robinson was originally cast to play Melanie,[4] but was replaced by Tia Mowry prior to development of the backdoor pilot. Related: Tia And Tamera Mowry's Different Opinions About Making 'Twitches 3'. The mother of two also hosts her own YouTube series: Tia Mowrys Quick Fix. Derwin originally believes that it was when he and Melanie were in college; however, she tells him that it was actually from her affair with Trey Wiggs. In the final episode of Season 5, he appears to have gone back to his old habits by breaking up with Jenna. However, she tells him that it was actually from her affair with Trey Wiggs back when they broke up over the whole Drew Sidora debacle. Wikipedia is a registered trademark of the Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. newwiki.sbs is an independent company and has no affiliation with Wikimedia Foundation. After talking about it, Derwin and Melanie begin a truth pact, meaning not matter how much it hurts, how long its been, big or small, they have to tell each other the truth. Related: How Much Is The Game Star Wendy Raquel Robinson Really Worth? Derwin is the boyfriend and later husband of Melanie Barnett-Davis .nanz Derwin made a return for the 100th episode and later the series finale as well. From 2018 to 2019, she starred as Cassie Brown on Lee Daniels Fox drama series Star. ', "BET Renews 'The Game,' Plus Insight Into Popular Comedic Soap Opera", "6 Things You Didn't Know About 'The Game's' Lauren London and Jay Ellis", "Tia Mowry-Hardrict, Pooch Hall Return to 'The Game', "Tia Mowry-Hardrict Explains Why She Won't Appear in The Game Revival", "New season is another way to love 'Chris,' but give 'Game' the boot", "ABC, 'The Help' Top Nominations for the NAACP Image Awards", National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Melanie_Barnett&oldid=1134233762, This page was last edited on 17 January 2023, at 17:17. Text is available under the CC BY-SA 3.0 Unported License. She is the daughter of a high-powered surgeon. In 2013, he received his first major role on #BET's series The Game. While talking, Melanie asks Derwin why he chose to marry her over any other woman to which he tells her that he doesn't love all those other women, he loves her and tells her that he regrets not marrying her first before bringing her with him to San Diego. She eventually questions if she should have stayed with Derwin after Malik starts to do wrongdoing. Though he was only supposed to be on the show for one episode, he eventually became a recurring character. [26] Tamera had tried out for the role previously;[17][26] she said it was common for them to read for the same part, but emphasized that "[they're] very different actors. In season 3, Derwin and Melanie get back together, but Melanie becomes jealous when Derwin goes with Janay to her first pregnancy appointment. Since leaving the show, the actress continued to star in her reality series with twin sister, Tamera Mowry-Housley for a total of three seasons before it ended in December 2013. In the final episode of Season 5, he leaves with Melanie for Baltimore so she can pursue her dream of being a doctor after he lived his of being a champion football player. I didn't know if they wanted to go where I wanted the character to go. DJ (Derwin Jr.) Davis is the son of Derwin Davis and Janay And the stepson of Melanie Barnett-Davis History He was born on-screen in the Season 3 finale during his father and Step-Mother Melanie Barnett-Davis Wedding. Dr. Melanie Barnett Davis; First appearance: The Game (Backdoor Pilot) ("Girlfriends" - episode 6.18) Last appearance: Pow Pow Pow (The Game) Portrayed by: Tia Mowry: Information; Nickname(s) "Mel" by Derwin Davis, "Med . pic.twitter.com/otfLPDiXNX. While preparing for DJ's 3rd birthday, Melanie confesses that the reason she had the abortion was to spare Derwin from living with a reminder of her affair, which is the way she feels about DJ. Derwin is the boyfriend and later husband of Melanie Barnett-Davis.nanz. Derwin tells her, "You look me in my eyes and you tell me you don't love me?" As a child, he did not know his father. He has also starred in Mad Dogs, The Quad, Hand of God, The Gifted, SEAL Team, and Lucifer. Malik was born to Tasha Mack when she was in high school in Richmond, California. During its eight-year run, Girlfriends was one of the highest-rated scripted shows . Some time later, Malik is depressed and intent on revenge against Franko, but after a conversation with his mother in which she reveals that he is about to become a big brother, he seems to have given this up. Hosea Chanchez played the cocky quarterback Malik Wright for all nine seasons of The Game.
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