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The Oval

The Oval is an American political drama soap opera created by Tyler Perry.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

The Oval is an American political drama soap opera created by Tyler Perry. It premiered on BET on October 23, 2019, and follows the lives of a family installed in the White House, along with the staff who work there.

Premise

The series focuses on Hunter and Victoria Franklin, a newly elected presidential couple, and their family’s life inside the White House. It also depicts the daily work and personal conflicts of White House staff members.

Production

The Oval was created by Tyler Perry, who is credited across multiple roles including writing and directing. It debuted on BET in 2019 and later became available on streaming platforms associated with Paramount.

Cast and characters

The main cast includes Ed Quinn and Kron Moore as Hunter and Victoria Franklin, with supporting roles for characters such as the Franklin children and White House staff. The series uses a large ensemble cast typical of soap-operatic drama.

Reception and format

The series is produced as a long-running serial drama with multiple seasons and episode counts typical of daytime-style or prime-time soap opera storytelling. Public listings classify it as drama, suspense, and political thriller-adjacent content.

Key facts

  • The series was created, written, directed, and executive produced by Tyler Perry.
  • It centres on the Franklin family, who move into the White House after a national election.
  • The show also follows White House staff whose lives become entangled with the first family.
  • IMDb describes it as a TV-14 political drama/soap opera that began in 2019.
  • The series is associated with BET and was also available on Paramount+.
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Canadian context

The series is available on major streaming and TV platforms that serve Canadian audiences, making it accessible to viewers in Canada depending on regional licensing.

Frequently asked questions

What is The Oval about?
It follows a newly elected first family living in the White House and the staff who work there.
Who created The Oval?
Tyler Perry created the series and is also credited as writer, director, and executive producer.
When did The Oval premiere?
It premiered on October 23, 2019, on BET.
How many seasons does The Oval have?
The available listings in the provided results say the series has 7 seasons.
Is The Oval still airing?
The provided sources describe it as running from 2019 to the present, with season 7 promoted in 2026.
Who stars in The Oval?
Listings name Ed Quinn, Kron Moore, and Javon Johnson among the cast.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Oval_(TV_series)
    Supports: Premiere date, creator, genre, season and episode counts, network, and series overview.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10580092/
    Supports: Premiere date, genre classification, TV-14 rating, and series premise.
  3. Paramount+ — https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/the-oval/
    Supports: Official synopsis and premise.
  4. Tyler Perry Studios — https://tylerperry.com/tyler/archive/all/the-oval/
    Supports: Official series description, cast list, and network information.
  5. TV Guide — https://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/the-oval/1030180214/
    Supports: Season count, network, and basic description.