A Temptations Story” which premieres on April 19, and the fanfare over “Survival of the Thickest.” (April 18) (AP interview and production by Gary Gerard Hamilton) Copyright 2025 The Associated Press.

A Temptations Story,' Smith’s character is a total turn around from playing Marley on Netflix’s “Survival of the Thickest” starring Michelle Buteau

“Desire: A Temptations Story” follows Kendra, played by Tasha Smith, a talk show host who briefly steps away from her series following the death of her mother. Encouraged to do so by her team at the network, Kendra’s hiatus includes a relaxing getaway, during which she meets a man.