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Lifetime Film Finds New Life on Netflix
22 Oct
Summary
- Charlie Jones, a platinum-selling rapper, finds love after prison.
- Her community service leads to an unexpected romance with Pastor Owens.
- The film premiered on Lifetime and later found viewers on Netflix.
Lifetime's Terry McMillan Presents: Preach, Pray, Love, starring Karrueche Tran as Charlie Jones, explores a unique love story. Charlie, a once-celebrated rapper, navigates life after prison and a difficult public image. Her court-mandated community service introduces her to Pastor Kyrus Owens, portrayed by Mark J.P. Hood.
An unexpected romance blossoms between Charlie and Pastor Owens, challenging their respective careers and personal reputations. Hood described their connection as a "relentless love" transcending their disparate backgrounds. The film, which premiered on Lifetime nearly a year prior, found a significant new viewership on Netflix in October 2026.
The ensemble cast includes Tobias Truvillion as Kevin, a deacon, and B. Simone as Trina. Reginae Carter plays Nicki, and rapper Da Brat appears as a producer named Money. Tran noted her attraction to the movie's "beautiful spiritual love story."
