Melanie and Derwin eventually get back together, even though Janay is pregnant, and they have a wedding planned; but just as the ceremony is about to start, Derwin receives word that Janay has gone into labor. 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. The most recent head coach of the San Diego Sabers, Jason Pitts, portrayed by Coby Bell, also appeared in every season ofThe Game,although he was a recurring member during Season 4 and 5. The baby comes when Derwin and Melanie are at the altar. 1. Kelly responds by punching Tasha in the face. However, a later test reveals that Derwin indeed is the father, leaving Melanie with the task of telling Derwin about the test. Additionally, Ellis landed a leading role in the upcoming Hulu original series,Mrs. America. In the first season Derwin goes through the hazing from Sabers captainJason Pitts, and starting quarterback,Malik Wright. How many children does Pooch Hall have? 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. 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. [13] She made the decision as she felt that having a child by another man would permanently ruin her relationship with Derwin. In 2013, he received his first major role on #BET's series The Game. During season 1, Derwin cheated on Melanie with Drew Sidora. This spin-off of the beloved sitcom "Girlfriends" is also created by Mara Brock Akil. The mother of two also hosts her own YouTube series: Tia Mowrys Quick Fix. Derwin rushes to the hospital, leaving Melanie. Pooch Hall, Actor: The Game. It's a man, asking 14-year-old Derwin strange questions inside a car in southwest Atlanta in 1979. text += ' Related: Tia And Tamera Mowry's Different Opinions About Making 'Twitches 3'. His friendship with Derwin has also been damaged because of Derwin's push to get Malik benched. Pooch Hall as Derwin Davis Hosea Chanchez as Malik Wright Brittany Daniel as Kelly Pitts And Wendy Raquel Robinson as Tasha Mack Created by: Mara Brock Akil Executive Producers: Kelsey Grammer,. Coby Bell starred as the frugal star football captain Jason Pitts. "[16] She added that their storyline would appeal to the show's fans, explaining: "I feel creatively we've been able to answer those who have been loyal to us. [29] She said the following about the character's reception in The Washington Post: Through the course of playing Melanie, some people would love her, some would hate her, some would judge her[.] Non-text media are available under their specified licenses. An intoxicated Derwin goes with Malik to L.A. to seek out Melanie. Chauncey married a woman who is strikingly similar to Tasha named Sheila, played by Tasha Smith. The Game Lynn Ann Searcy / Lynn Searcy (172 episodes, 2000-2020) Reginald C. Hayes. Derwin and Melanie later get married in a private ceremony in the hospital chapel with his vows to her as the ending. [1], The character's representation as a mother also received criticism. 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. Details April 17, 2006 (United States) United States English Filming locations Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA Production companies Happy Camper Productions Grammnet Productions Kwan and Derwin's animosity reaches the critical level after Kwan refuses to throw Derwin the ball in the first half of a crucial game. 'The Game' season 9 premiered on June 3, 2015, and concluded on August 5, 2015, after airing 10 episodes. Jay Ellis joined the cast of The Game in 2013 to play Bryce Blue Westbrook. Continue reading to see what Tia and the rest of the stars of The Game have done since the show originally ended in 2015. He was a New England Golden Gloves champion at age 17. I'm watching this season it's gone be gooood . Towards the end of the season, Malik and Jason "adopt" Derwin. [26] In a negative review, USA Today's Robert Bianco was uncertain of Mowry's capabilities as a comedic actress, saying she frequently relied on child acting techniques that were inappropriate for an adult character. ', "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. [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. [19] Mowry left the show when Melanie's role was slated to become "less important" in comparison to previous seasons. The Game tv show is a 30 minute comedy series on the CW Network for its first three seasons and then on BET. After Pookie breaks up with her, she gets back together with Rick. Melanie began her relationship with Derwin in college. Derwin Davis Derwin DavisFirstappearance "The Game"Girlfriends, (Season 6, Episode 18) Portrayed by Aldis HYPERLINK""Hodge(2006) Pooch Hall(2006-present) Information Nickname (s) Rookie,Ding Dong (Franchise Player), Son (as infrom the Holy Trinity, Jason is the Father andMalik is the Holy Ghost))Occupation Football player Spouse (s) Melanie He has never had a chance to express himself due to Tasha's domineering behavior and their codependency on one another. Towards the end of season 1, Derwin cheats on Melanie with Drew Sidora and Melanie ends their relationship. She leaves Jason to take Brittany back and to remind her that he is the reason for her show in the first place. When The Game series premiered, Season 1 Episode 1 starred Brittany Daniels as Kelly Pitts, and Pooch Hall as Derwin Davis. In the season finale, Tasha gives birth to her daughter, Kai. Two years later in Season 4, Melanie has decided to put her residency on hold and is focusing more on being the wife of a now famous and wealthy athlete Derwin and a stepmother to his son Derwin Junior (DJ), as the couple has now moved into a brand-new mansion and has even done a photo shoot for Essence magazine. When Malik finally meets his father it is revealed that he has a younger sister, Pucci, played by Lisa Tucker. After Melanie runs into Derwin at the store while running an errand for Jerome, Melanie realizes she misses Derwin and decides to pay him a visit, and they share a passionate kiss. Melanie Davis (nee Barnett ), played by Tia Mowry, is a first-year medical school student from Connecticut who has given up an offer of admission to Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore to follow her boyfriend, Sabers rising star receiver Derwin Davis, to San Diego against the advice of her parents and her cousin Joan Clayton, He has enjoyed much career success since The Game ended in 2015. Hall's Derwin Davis, meanwhile, was a wide receiver for the San Diego Sabers and husband of Melanie Barnett. In addition to Seventeen Again, Tahj has also had his fair share of acting roles. In season 3, Derwin and Melanie get back together, but Melanie is jealous when Derwin goes with Janay to her first pregnancy appointment. When the show ended, she continued to act and landed roles inRebel(2017) as well asGames People Play(2019). coby bell. Girlfriends-618 {The Game (Backdoor Pilot)} (1/6) added by gogirl91. Malik gets arrested after looking for Tee-Tee one night for assaulting a cop after being pulled over for drunk driving. [22], Cynthia Addai-Robinson was originally cast to play Melanie,[4] but was replaced by Tia Mowry prior to development of the backdoor pilot. Tasha's first known relationship is with Malik's old head coach, Kenny (Coach T). It is discovered that Malik's back was injured during the last season; he blames his injury on Keith, who decided to get a better defense to help win games versus getting a good offensive line to protect Malik. In the season 3 finale, Rick comes back for Tasha and the fate of their relationship is unknown. Media commentators also panned the character's representation as a mother, such as her inability to properly care for her stepson. Malik comes in to fill in for Kwan and the dream team of Malik + Derwin is back together and they lead a comeback victory. Overview: For the first time, the event will consist of skills competitions and non-contact flag football games, rather than an actual tackle football game. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! "[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. [7], Producers Mara Brock Akil and Kelsey Grammer developed The Game as a spin-off of the sitcom Girlfriends. Earlier this year, the couple welcomed their daughter Hope, who was conceived via surrogate and an egg donation from Brittany's twin sister Cynthia. 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 video. 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. [23] The CW Television Network did not provide a reason for the casting change. 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. 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. [42], Melanie Barnett has been negatively received by television critics. OG stars, including Hosea Chanchez and Pooch Hall, have already celebrated the news on their respective social media accounts. [18][19] From the series' inception, she intended to include story arcs relating to themes of race and celebrity. Derwin also emerges as a superstar player in season 4, getting numerous endorsement deals, including Nike, and becomes the new face of the Sabers organization. Derwin Davis was one of the main characters oftelevision series The Game Arcade from seasons 1-5, and made guest appearances in seasons 6 and 9. While talking to his new sex interest, he purchases expensive things. After guest starring on several different TV series, Tia and Tamera became the stars of the hit sitcom Sister, Sister from 1994 to 1999. Maya Denise Wilkes is one of the main characters of the television series Girlfriends, portrayed by actress Golden Brooks . Gammage criticized the series for showing Melanie becoming a wife "at the expanse of her career and possibility of bear[ing] her own children" and portraying her as unable to care for her stepson. She received nominations for two NAACP Image Awards and a Teen Choice Award for the role. What have the main cast members been up to since the show ended in 2015? with ex-girlfriend Janay, Sports Agent Assistant For Tasha Mack Management; Later For ISM (Irv Smiff Management). After learning of Janay's new relationship, though against the idea at first, Derwin allows Janay to take DJ with her to live in New York, even though it means that he won't be able to be in DJ's life 24/7 like he wanted to. Later Derwin attempts to build a friendship with Kwan off the field with the hope that it will build more chemistry on the field, but Kwan is non receptive and he soon learns that his friendship with Malik has been destroyed because of the Kwan situation. 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. However, Malik still treats Tee-Tee as if he is his personal assistant. He currently plays Larry James on the CW series Walker, alongside Gilmore Girls Jared Padalecki and Pretty Little Liars Keegan Allen. Contents 1 Melanie Barnett Davis 2 Derwin Davis 3 Tasha Mack 4 Malik Wright On August 5, 2015, after nine seasons,The Gamecame to an end. He is mad that she aborted a child even if not his. Three years later, she revealed she is cancer-free. The love triangle is ultimately exposed by Jason (who discovered this from Chardonnay), damaging her relationship with Pookie. He's also represented by Tasha. Malik reaches a breakthrough in a therapy session with his mother. The series originally ran on UPN and The CW from 2000 to 2008, lasting for 8 seasons and a whopping 172 episodes. She says no; Derwin, recognizing that she lied, questions Melanie about the abortion and asks if it was his or not. 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". ITV Hub - the new home of ITV Player, ITV on demand and live TV. He does not like the fact but thinks it was while the couple were in college. Twins Tia and Tamera Mowry, as well as their younger brother Tahj, have grown up in the public eye. He goes to rehab after issues. https://t.co/V0fiLjNE7R. 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. The actor starred as the wide receiver for the San Diego Sabers for the first five seasons of the sitcom and returned as a guest in Season 6 and 9. Wendy Raquel Robinson, who plays Hoseas on-screen mother Tasha Mack, has also reprised her role on the reboot of The Game. [16] Hall announced their return during the 2015 BET Awards, where the show's cast had attended to say "their final goodbyes". 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. overall No. She 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. When she tells him it was Trey Wiggs' he is mad that she aborted a child even if not his. During this process, she lost 10 pounds (4.5kg) and straightened her hair for auditions. Pooch Hall played rookie Derwin Ding Dong Davis in the original series. [29] She felt the show was evidence, alongside Sex and the City and Desperate Housewives, that women had more leading roles on television, and said this "allows women to be women and to show their different emotions and what we deal with in life period". In the middle of Season 3, Derwin is seeing Janay and Melanie begins dating Jerome Rice. 2. [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. [20], After The Game aired for three seasons on the CW, the network canceled the series, having decided to stop developing sitcoms. Brandy then landed her first lead role sinceMoeshain a BET sitcom she co-created and co-executive produced, titledZoe Ever After. Derwin and Melanie eventually get married, after the baby is born, in the hospital chapel. Keira Michelle Whitaker, portrayed by Lauren London, was a former child star and introduced in the sixth season. [14][15] As a result, Derwin considers her to be an unfit parent and allows her only limited contact with the child. Pooch Hall as Derwin Davis The actor starred as the wide receiver for the San Diego Sabers for the first five seasons of the sitcom and returned as a guest in Season 6 and 9. Aldis Hodge portrayed the original Derwin in the Girlfriends pilot. At Melanie and Derwin's first wedding, Tasha reveals that she introduced Jason to Camille, his new girlfriend. I know we talk a lot about how cheap Julius on Everybody Hates Chris was but Jason Pitts on The Game doesn't get enough credit for being a cheapskate. Singer and actress Brandy joined the cast of The Game in 2019 to play Chardonnay Pitts, Jasons second wife. His best friend since childhood is Terrance "Tee Tee" Carter. She recently made headlines for announcing her divorce from fellow actor Cory Hardrict. 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. Number of seasons: 3 Number of episodes: 36 Overview: From the classroom to the locker room to the kick-off each week, viewers are transported behind-the-scenes, beyond the field and into the lives of these student athletes as they compete throughout the season. The boisterous friendships among four disparate black women living in Los Angeles and their relationships provide the humor for this sex-drenched sitcom. [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. In 2017, she married Adam Touni. While Tamera got more involved with daytime television as a former co-host of The Real,Tia has continued on the acting route. [23] Critics frequently billed Mowry as The Game's lead actress,[3][19][24][25] and Brock Akil referred to Melanie and Derwin as "the heart" of the series. [24], Describing Melanie as a "vixen",[28] Mowry believes the character's imperfections allowed her to grow as an actor. 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. Derwin tells her, "You look me in my eyes and you tell me you don't love me?" He has also starred in other TV shows and movies, including the Seven Deadly Sins movies, Black Lightning, All American, Down for Whatever, and Major Crimes. BET is casting an entirely new couple to take the place of Melanie and Derwin on The Game. !0; var delimiter = ' '; Aldis Hodge portrayed the original Derwin in the Girlfriends pilot. 2023. Melanie struggles to balance her career with her personal life. The actress starred in the original series as Melanie Barnett-Davis, an aspiring doctor who struggled with her role as the girlfriend of NFL player Derwin Davis. 3. Later Melanie confesses to Jerome that she loves Derwin and goes to Derwin's apartment, but Derwin finds out that Janay is pregnant with his baby. In season 3, Derwin and Melanie get back together, but Melanie becomes jealous when Derwin goes with Janay to her first pregnancy appointment. Text is available under the CC BY-SA 3.0 Unported License. . 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. [26] She also described The Game as an opportunity to showcase her individuality. pic.twitter.com/5FC41I58O6. When The Game series premiered, Season 1 Episode 1 starred Brittany Daniels as Kelly Pitts, and Pooch Hall as Derwin Davis. After portraying Dr. Melanie Barnett-Davis, M.D. In the end, she hoped that her and Jason would get back together. Before he leaves, Malik reassures his love to his mother. During the shows original run, she had to go on hiatus to battle Stage IV Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma after being diagnosed in 2011. Since the show's original end, she has gotten a divorce from her husband and continued starring in several other TV shows and movies. The show creator, Mara Brock Akil, has signed on as the executive producer with Devon Gregory as the showrunner. Tasha realizes that all her life since Malik of proving herself has resulted in pushing people away, including boyfriends. 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. Former President of the Sunbeams, Kelly Pitts, portrayed by Brittany Daniel, appeared in all seasons ofThe Gameexcept for the fifth and sixth. See production, box office & company info, Antoinette 'Toni' Marie Childress Garrett, Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA. In season 2, Derwin starts becoming more of a playboy jock rather than his humble church ways. [16] Melanie returns for the series finale, in which she nears the end of a high-risk pregnancy and gives birth to twins. I can do this. While discussing her career in his 2010 book Encyclopedia of African American Actresses in Film and Television, author Bob McCann wrote that Mowry demonstrated maturity through her more dramatic role in the series. Brandy continues to sing, act, and help the youth through various campaigns. 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. 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. 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). Most recently, she appeared inIndivisible(2018) and Netflix comedy series,Family Reunion. [3], For the series finale, Mowry and Hall reprised their roles as Melanie and Derwin even though Mowry had written on her Facebook page that she would not reappear on the show. Get a sneak peek of the new version of this page. In the fourth season premiere, there are some questions regarding the true paternity of Derwin's son. After a few "hookups" Derwin starts dating Janay. After the wrapped, he portrayed Lawrence Walker opposite Issa Rae in hit HBO comedy,Insecure. [3], Mowry's twin sister Tamera Mowry accompanied her to her audition. At the end of the finale , 4 months later, Derwin and Melanie become parents to twins. She identified closely with the part, observing parallels between Melanie's relationship with Derwin and her own marriage to actor Cory Hardrict. The latest movie news, trailers, reviews, and more. But the couple will not be returning for the new season. Looking for Pooch Hall online? She is also the head coach of the Entertainment Basketball League celebrity team, whose players includeThe Gameco-star Pooch Hall and her husband. Derwin tries to make amends with Janay by spending time with his son at her house, and it almost jeopardizes his relationship with Melanie. In season 2, Derwin starts becoming more of a playboy jock rather than his humble church ways. 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 . He has also starred in Mad Dogs, The Quad, Hand of God, The Gifted, SEAL Team, and Lucifer. [12] Melanie's intellect, one of her defining characteristics, earned her the nickname "Med School". List of The Game characters - WikiMili, The Free Encyclopedia - WikiMili, The Free Encyclopedia [1] In her 2015 book Representations of Black Women in the Media: The Damnation of Black Womanhood, California State University associate professor Marquita Marie Gammage felt the character was perpetuating negative images of black motherhood on television. "[17] Though Tia was chosen for the part, Tamera later appeared as a guest star during the show's fifth season. Find Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and TikTok profiles, images and more on IDCrawl - free people search website. [4] Introduced as the cousin of Joan Clayton in a backdoor pilot on Girlfriends,[5] Melanie Barnett aspires to be a doctor and is admitted to the medical school at Johns Hopkins University. View Derwin Davis's business profile as Workforce Resources, Southern Region Senior Recruiter at Union Pacific. 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. That might sound like a glamorous and stress-free existence, but Melanie Barnett is about to discover the truth. The result is an end to their marriage. [7] Following their break-up, Melanie has sex with several men, and Derwin impregnates another woman. [26], Prior to hearing about The Game, Mowry had changed her appearance in order to be perceived as more mature and to emphasize the differences between herself and her twin sister. Derwin proposes to Melanie in "To Baby or Not to Baby" at half-time of one of the Saber games because he thinks that Melanie might be pregnant. In 2018, she became a series regular on FoxsStar, as Cassie, Carlottas (Queen Latifah) younger sister. 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. pic.twitter.com/otfLPDiXNX. Entertainment Basketball League celebrity team. It is about a group of professional football players' wives. On the other hand, fans responded positively to Melanie and felt drawn to her relationship with Derwin. Later Derwin attempts to build a friendship with Kwan off the field with the hope that it will build more chemistry on the field, but Kwan is non receptive and he soon learns that his friendship with Malik has been destroyed because of the Kwan situation. In season 5 premiere he asks Melanie if she had an abortion and she eventually admits that she did. Who was the original Derwin Davis on Girlfriends? Derwin is portrayed by Pooch Hall. 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. She contrasted Melanie to white characters on television, writing that "white women seem to achieve it all and control their realities on their own terms."[13]. 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. Melanie turns Derwin down but then realizes that she is still in love with him. Basis of this page is in Wikipedia. In season 9, she and Jason remarry. In the episode She starts to turn off her friends with the reality show (the cameras constantly following her), and her life starts to spiral out of control.
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