Perimeter is a BET+ original drama from Tyler Perry Studios that has already aired: the four-episode first season premiered on February 29, 2024. The show is set in 1990s Atlanta — not the 1980s as an earlier version of this page stated — against the backdrop of Freaknik and the city’s Olympic spotlight. This guide replaces the original “Coming Soon” placeholder with verified facts about the cast, crew, and streaming status.
Quick Facts
| Title | Perimeter |
| Platform | BET+ |
| Creator/Director | Armani Ortiz |
| Executive Producers | Tyler Perry, Armani Ortiz, Asante White, Deancé Wyatt |
| Genre | Period Drama |
| Setting | 1990s Atlanta (Freaknik era) |
| Premiere Date | February 29, 2024 |
| Episodes (Season 1) | 4 |
| Main Cast | Tatyana Ali, Ava Mone’t, Donavan Christie Jr. |
Created and directed by Armani Ortiz (director of Tyler Perry’s “Maxine’s Baby” documentary) and executive produced by Tyler Perry, Perimeter centers on Paige Dawn (Ava Mone’t), a Spelman College sophomore who falls for a drug dealer, her mother Connie (Tatyana Ali), a hairstylist trying to hold the family together, and her father, Councilman Robert Dawn (Donavan Christie Jr.), who compromises his morals in a run for Atlanta mayor.
Who Composed the Perimeter Score?
Unlike most of our composer profiles, Perimeter’s score is not clearly or consistently publicly credited across reliable sources at the time of writing, so we’re not naming a composer here rather than risk misattributing the score. What is confirmed: series regular music cues lean on period-accurate 1990s hip-hop and R&B to match the Freaknik-era Atlanta setting. We’ll update this section if an official composer credit is confirmed through a primary source such as IMDb’s official crew listing or a studio press release.
Where to Stream Perimeter
Perimeter is streaming exclusively on BET+. It’s also available via Paramount+ with the BET add-on in some regions. Visit our Streaming hub or Paramount+ page for more details on access. For period-accurate hip-hop and R&B featured in the show, check Spotify and Apple Music.
Cast
- Tatyana Ali as Connie Dawn
- Ava Mone’t as Paige Dawn
- Donavan Christie Jr. as Councilman Robert Dawn
- Malcolm Xavier
- Jalen Gilbert as Jonathan
- West Montez as Romeo
- Jordan Coleman
- Sharon Conley
- Evan Gamble
- Shawn Vaughn as Justin
As of the most recent information available, BET+ had not officially confirmed a second season of Perimeter, though its parent studio has a strong track record of extending Tyler Perry-produced dramas into multi-season runs. We’ll update this page if a Season 2 renewal is confirmed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year is Perimeter set in?
Perimeter is set in 1990s Atlanta, during the Freaknik era and around the city’s Olympic spotlight — not the 1980s.
Who created Perimeter?
Perimeter was created and directed by Armani Ortiz, and executive produced by Tyler Perry, Asante White, and Deancé Wyatt.
Who composed the Perimeter soundtrack?
A composer for Perimeter is not consistently or reliably credited in public sources as of this writing, so we’re not naming one to avoid misattribution. We’ll update this section if an official credit is confirmed.
Where can I watch Perimeter?
Perimeter streams exclusively on BET+, with additional access via Paramount+ in some regions.
Who stars in Perimeter?
Tatyana Ali stars as Connie Dawn, Ava Mone’t as Paige Dawn, and Donavan Christie Jr. as Councilman Robert Dawn.
Has Perimeter been renewed for Season 2?
As of the most recent information available, BET+ had not officially confirmed a second season.
Related reading: Browse more TV soundtracks, our Paramount+ streaming guide, or the full Streaming hub for other period dramas.