The Retreat
8 Episodes
Series created by Ashley Denise and Ricki Lynée of Nuanse Entertainment.
A suspenseful series about schemes that unfold amongst a group of black women after a damning secret is revealed during an artist retreat. “The Retreat” was devised to highlight black women in front of and behind the camera. This series was staffed with an all black women cast and crew.
During a vulnerable moment at an all black women's artist retreat, guest speaker Cynthia Chadwick reveals a dangerous secret about her past to a small group of women. The next morning, Cynthia has disappeared and her unlucky confidants, Pamela, Dana, and Bea are each given a wad of hundreds in exchange for signing a non-disclosure agreement that forbids any mention of Cynthia's presence at the retreat.
The series picks up one year later, as Pamela's soon-to-be-published book of memoirs threatens to expose what happened at the retreat. As scandalous rumors about Cynthia begin to circulate in the news and on social media, it's every woman for herself in the struggle to survive. With tensions at an all-time high, alliances are formed, back-stabbing ensues, and the plot never ceases to thicken.
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12:09Episode 1The Retreat (S1, E1) - The Photo
Episode 1
A radio interview with “writer extraordinaire” Pamela Hairston, reveals mysterious events surrounding a prominent public figure, at a remote, all black women artist utopia.
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08:04Episode 2The Retreat (S1, E2) - Chapter 2
Episode 2
The tea has been spilled, all the major players are revealed, and Pamela’s motives are put into question.
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08:24Episode 3The Retreat (S1, E3) - Dana & Bea
Episode 3
Dana makes an attempt at a social life, Bea tries to push forward with her performance art, but the duo’s involvement with Cynthia Chadwick continues to haunt.
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15:56Episode 4The Retreat (S1, E4) - The Retreat
Episode 4
One year ago. Cynthia is honored as a guest speaker at the second annual Black Women of Kindred Energy Retreat. The #FireFour get vulnerable.
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The Retreat (S1, E5) - A Girl and A Sledgehammer
Episode 5
Cynthia deals with the fallout. Bea practices her own form of self-care.
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10:44Episode 6The Retreat (S1, E6) - Sadie
Episode 6
A young, up-and-coming actress meets a doe-eyed fan.
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09:25Episode 7The Retreat (S1, E7) - Madeline
Episode 7
Cynthia shows up unannounced at Madeline’s doorstep. Pamela receives an unexpected guest.
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13:44Episode 8The Retreat (S1, E8) - The Reunion
Episode 8
When the #FireFour reunites, Bea is forced to explain herself. Dana tries to tie up loose ends.