"The Family Business Season 6: Blood, Betrayal, and Business as Usual"

The Duncans are back in full force as Season Six of the hit show, “The Family Business,” kicks off. As a long-time fan of Carl Weber, going all the way back to his first book “Lookin For Luv”, I’m elated that he’s found a new fan base with “The Family Business series”.

I was blessed to see the first two episodes of the new season and will keep this review spoiler-free. Season six kicks off with an explosive start as patriarch L.C. Duncan (Ernie Hudson) and matriarch Chippy Duncan (Valarie Pettiford) engage in internal conflicts that test the limits of both family bonds and loyalty. The dramatic introduction of a long-lost son, Roman, adds emotional complexity to a family already strained by betrayal, money, and murder.

I commended the creative team for picking up right where Season 5 left off, diving headlong into the story, which effectively reestablished the show’s tone and tension. There’s a cinematic rhythm to how the cracks in the Duncan empire begin to show—one moment, you’re immersed in boardroom politics; the next, you’re dodging both literal and emotional bullets. Darrin Henson, Javicia Leslie, Tami Roman, Sean Ringgold, Michael Jai White, and LisaRaye McCoy are all part of a powerhouse ensemble that commands each scene without overdoing it.

Even with only a few episodes available, the stakes feel enormous. You can sense a storm brewing as Junior and his mother, Donna, work with their colleagues to take down L.C. and Chippy. Each side believes it is entitled to the wealth and power in its world, but no one emerges unscathed.

As a long-time follower of Mr. Weber’s work, my main critique is that I’d love to see one of my favorite characters, Will Duncan, finally get his due on screen. His absence is felt in a world that thrives on legacy and bloodlines.

Nevertheless, overall, based on these first two episodes, Season 6 is shaping up to be a gritty, high-stakes continuation that remains true to its roots while promising plenty of family drama.

Final Grade: B+

The 10-episode season will premiere on Thursday, October 23, with two episodes, followed by one episode weekly, with the finale on Thursday, December 18.