BET+'s "Diarra from Detroit" renewed

• The first season, set in Detroit, was about a teacher going through a divorce who discovered her dating app match may be related to a missing-child cold case. She goes on a mission to solve the mystery.

Flashback: Prior to this series, Kilpatrick was a comedy writer and had recurring roles in HBO's "Perry Mason" and Tracy Morgan's sitcom "The Last O.G."

• Kilpatrick's artistic background started at Bates Academy. She was part of the Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit and went to high school at Detroit Country Day.
• She said at the show's premiere last year that she wanted to capture the city's east side vs. west side rivalry and showcase local businesses like Flood's.

Between the lines: The last season was filmed mostly in New Jersey. Axios asked if Detroit could become a central filming location for next season, and a BET spokesperson said in an email that production details will be announced at a later date.