‘Love & Marriage: Detroit’ Reveals Season 2 Premiere Date, Returning Cast
Get ready for more drama in the Motor City. OWN’s reality series Love & Marriage: Detroit is returning for season 2, and we have all the details about the premiere date and new and returning cast members, as well as a teaser for the new season.
‘Love & Marriage: Detroit’ Season 2 premieres Sept. 7 on OWN
In 2023, OWN expanded its Love & Marriage franchise with a show focused on Black couples living in Michigan’s largest city. Now, Love & Marriage: Detroit is set to return for another season.
Love & Marriage: Detroit Season 2 kicks off on Saturday, Sept. 7 at 9 p.m. ET, immediately following the season finale of Love & Marriage: Huntsville. The show then moves to its regular time slot of 8 p.m. ET on Saturdays starting September 14.
Which couples are back for the new season of ‘Love & Marriage: Detroit’?
All three main couples from Love & Marriage: Detroit’s first season are back for season 2: the Harrises, the Smiths, and the Thompsons.
After four years together, Russell and Kolby Harris have one young daughter together and another on the way. And even though baby no. 2 hasn’t even arrived yet, Russell is already thinking about a third child. But Kolby, who was happy with one baby, isn’t sure that fits with her vision for the future.
As Kolby struggles with the burden of being the stricter parent, Russell continues to work as a pastor and focus on his non-profit, Soar Detroit. He’s also working to revitalize a newly purchased gym. Meanwhile, Kolby’s star on social media is rising, but being pregnant while parenting a 2-year-old has her struggling to maintain her energy.
When season 2 begins, Brandon and Kristina Bowman-Smith’s marriage of 12 years is on shaky ground. Kristina, a stylist and influencer who has devoted the last decade to raising their children, has separated from her husband, the owner of Star Factory, which focuses on developing a new generation of singers and recording artists from Detroit. Now, she needs to decide what her life as a single mom of two looks like.
Many of Brandon and Kristina’s stem from his laser focus on the career at the expense of his family life. But after a break-in at Star Factory, the pair realize they need each other more than they realize. Will they be able to resolve their differences to keep their family together?
Finally, there are Anthony and Dr. LaToya Thompson. They’ve been married for 15 years and have three children. He works for a touring company and owns a production studio, but LaToya, a physical therapist, is still the main breadwinner. (She’s also the owner of Opulence Wines).
In the new season, Anthony tries to carve out more of a niche for himself as he expands his work with the men’s organization he founded. Meanwhile, LaToya should be enjoying her impressive professional success. But she still struggles with work/life balance and “mommy guilt.” She also fears she could be passing her perfectionist tendencies on to her children.
Two new couples are joining the show in season 2
Love & Marriage: Detroit Season 2 will also introduce two new couples.
Marcel and Kimberly Dobine have been married for eight years and have two young children. Kimberly is an event planner, designer and founder of the Posh & Popular brand. Marcel works in the mortgage industry.
Communication is an pain point for this pair, with Kimberly feeling that Marcel needs to be more open about talking about their issues and family dynamics. She also thinks they need to be conscious about setting aside time to focus on their relationship, despite their hectic lives.
Marcel and Kimberly are close with the Thompsons and friendly with the Harrises. But Kimberly’s past friendship with Kristina fizzled when she began to feel she couldn’t count on her when she needed to. Will that fractured bond create problems in the larger friend group?
Taking on a larger role in season 2 are Bravo and Lakeita Samuels. These high school sweethearts have been together for 20 years and married for six. They also have two daughters. He’s an entrepreneur who owns several clubs and restaurants around Detroit, while she’s a social service manager who takes charge of managing their family home. Lakeita is not happy about her husband’s late work nights, but he wants her to understand that he’s just working to provide for their family and secure their legacy.
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