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Season 1 – Platinum

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"Platinum" revolves around a pair of brothers and record industry moguls, Jackson and Grady Ellis, who are the archetype of rags-to-riches success after building their company, Platinum Records, from the ground up. Clawing their way up from the streets, the brothers have created a successful record company in the high-stakes hip-hop music business. Though they are deeply trusting of and dependent upon each other, the brothers approach business in starkly contrasting manners.
Platinum — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Platinum explores the world of hip hop with intelligent drama, cutting humor, and a naturally dynamic cast of characters.

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Josh Friedman Los Angeles Times 03/26/2020
Along with exuberant writing, directing and music, the show benefits from the cast's natural rapport. Go to Full Review Alessandra Stanley New York Times 03/26/2020
''Platinum'' is a drama with its tongue in its cheek. It has the music, clothes and rap sensibility that appeal to young audiences, but it is not so steeped in hip-hop culture that it cannot appeal to older viewers. Go to Full Review Austin Smith New York Post 03/26/2020
Talk about stereotypes. They abound in "Platinum." Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Jason George

Jackson Rhames

Kirk "Sticky Fingaz" Jones

Grady Rhames

Steven Pasquale

David Ross

Lalanya Masters

Monica Rhames

Davetta Sherwood

Jade Rhames

N'Bushe Wright

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Apr 14, 2003 Flow Brothers (Jason George, Sticky Fingaz) build a hip-hop record label from the ground up, then fight to keep their empire afloat. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 15, 2003 Want Jade is arrested at a nightclub after shots are fired; protesters object to Sweetback's lack of financial investment in the black community. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 22, 2003 Love Jackson sabotages Lady Bryce's relationship so nothing distracts from recording; Max asks Jackson for help with her money problems. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 29, 2003 Loyalty Jackson must stroke egos, as temperamental artists from both Sweetback and Conflict make a music video; Nick tries to steal recording artist Hoody Rob (Ginuwine). Details Episode 5 Aired May 6, 2003 Power Sweetback artist Mace (Brian McKnight) is caught on tape committing a sex crime, and the executives must decide whether to turn it over to the police. Details Episode 6 Aired May 13, 2003 Peace Baby sends his henchmen to exact revenge after Max tells the parole board he should remain in prison; Jackson interferes in Lady Bryce's personal life and pushes her husband over the edge. Details

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Season Info

Director
Kevin Bray, Clement Virgo, Gloria Muzio, John Ridley, Marcus Raboy
Executive Producer
John Ridley, Francis Ford Coppola, Sofia Coppola, Maira Suro, Bob Greenblatt, David Janollari, Karen Goodwin
Screenwriter
John Ridley, Kevin Arkadie, Stacy A. Littlejohn
Network
UPN
Rating
TV-14 (L|V|S)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Apr 14, 2003