"Emperor of Ocean Park" reigns supreme in debut on MGM+.
Emperor of Ocean Park is based on Stephen L. Carter’s best-selling novel and adapted for television by Sherman Payne. The MGM+ series, Emperor of Ocean Park is set in Chicago where crime, politics, and mystery are around every corner in this family drama filled with suspense and wicked revelations. This series meets at the intersection of wealth and power! When betrayal and hidden agendas collide, Emperor of Ocean Park series flows well as viewers remain engaged throughout the entire season.
The series centers on Talcott Garland (Grantham Coleman), an Ivy League law professor whose quiet life is shattered when his father, Judge Oliver Garland (Forest Whitaker), dies of an apparent heart attack. The nature of the judge’s death is questioned by Tal’s sister, Mariah, a former journalist and inveterate conspiracy theorist, who believes that the judge, an African-American nominee to the Supreme Court, may have met his demise due to foul play.
The first episode debuted on July 14 , 2024 on MGM+, with new episodes airing on Sundays until September 15, 2024.
The series takes audiences on a thrilling ride as challenging family dynamics and scandalous drama keeps viewers buckled in their seat. Time lapses and flashbacks proved key clues and elements that tie into the story as it progresses toward the finale.
The Emperor of Ocean Park characters go through various emotional states as they are faced with hard truths while the uncovering secrets about their life and family.
The series stars:
Grantham Coleman as Talcott Garland
Forest Whitaker as Judge Oliver Garland
Tiffany Mack as Mariah
Paulina Lule as Kimmer Madison Garland
Henry Simmons as Addison Garland
Bryan Greenberg as Howard Denton
Raluca Lazarut as Suzie
Jasmine Batchelor as Maxine
Ora Jones as Claire Garland
Torrey Hanson as Jack Ziegler
Forest Whitaker is articulate, smooth, and commanding in his role as Judge Oliver Garland. The actors that portray Judge Garlands children have great on screen chemistry and Coleman provides a calm, yet calculative and observant demeanor in the midst of chaos as lead character Talcott Garland.
Midway through the 10 episode season, the plot begins to take charge and the story is packed with emotional and relatable moments between friends and foes that ignite the storyline. Viewers become immersed in a high stakes political chess match, regardless of what other players are sacrificed in the end, both pawns and kings alike are used to the advantage of a possible victor. Power moves, schemes, and secret alliances all come to the forefront as this mysterious drama unfolds.
In a world filled with corrupt politicians, crime, bribery, and greed, characteristics like honesty, loyalty, and integrity are sometimes forgotten when winning, power, and fortune is at stake.
Will the Garland family solve this puzzle in time? Find out on Emperor of Ocean Park! New episodes will air weekly on Sundays on MGM+.