Broken Lens

Star, a tough-as-nails young woman who came up in the foster care system, tracks down her sister, Simone, and her Instagram bestie, Alexanndra, and together, the trio journeys to Atlanta with the hope of becoming music superstars.

Director

Lee Daniels

Written By

Tom Donaghy, Lee Daniels

While Star, Alexandra and Simone work on a demo for their chance to perform at a music festival, Roland Crane and his wife, Rose come into town, revealing a big secret that threatens to destroy the group. Star then goes to extreme measures and risks it all to try to get her music produced by Roland. Meanwhile, Carlotta and Jahil go head-to-head, each trying to keep their secrets buried as someone's life hangs in the balance.

Director

Lee Daniels

Written By

Lee Daniels

Guest Stars

Miss Lawrence

Miss Bruce

Jacob Crawford

Medic

Lenny Kravitz

Roland Crane

Jessica Dime

Jessica

Jasmine Burke

Danielle

Nealla Gordon

Arlene Morgan

Andrene Ward-Hammond

Juanita Butler

Chad James Buchanan

Hunter Morgan

Darius McCrary

Otis Leecan

Sonya Jenkins

Salon Patron - Extra

Tyrese Gibson

Pastor Harris

Naomi Campbell

Rose Crane

Helena Kallianiotes

Maggie

David Gridley

Waiter

Layla Kai Burton

Young Alexandra

Jahleeka Morris

Customer

Carlotta's protective nature is in full force as someone close to her is in jeopardy. Trying to raise enough money for a recording session, Jahil finds himself in great danger. Meanwhile, Simone's past continues to haunt her and Star goes to great lengths to make sure her sister is safe.

Carlotta continues to search for the truth about Simone and Star's past, as a familiar face reaches out for Jahil's help. Meanwhile, Miss Bruce works on preparing the salon to compete in an upcoming hair show.

Guest Stars

Miss Lawrence

Miss Bruce

Gladys Knight

Jasmine Burke

Danielle

Chad James Buchanan

Hunter Morgan

Darius McCrary

Otis Leecan

Sonya Jenkins

Salon Patron - Extra

Sharlene Taulé

Eva

Keith Brooks

Leonard

Rickey Smiley

Self

Maurie A. Chandler

Sharron

Tiny Harris

Emcee

Aysia Moorer

Doris Brooks

Monet A. Chandler

Karen

After getting a glimpse of their local competition, tensions rise between the three girls as they work on revamping their style. Simone discovers old tapes of her mother's, but Carlotta wants nothing to do with them - and she isn't the only one who feels that way. Meanwhile, Star puts her new relationship in jeopardy and Jahil finds himself in a sticky situation of his own.

Written By

Thomas Westfall

Guest Stars

Miss Lawrence

Miss Bruce

Jasmine Burke

Danielle

Nealla Gordon

Arlene Morgan

Chad James Buchanan

Hunter Morgan

Déjá Dee

Ruth-Anne Leecan

Sonya Jenkins

Salon Patron - Extra

Tyrese Gibson

Pastor Harris

Sharlene Taulé

Eva

Caroline Vreeland

Mary

Aysia Moorer

Doris Brooks

Sasha Alex Sloan

Young Carlotta

Gustavo Carr

Young Jahil

Robert Pralgo

Detective Luke Belkin

John Winscher

Patrol Officer

Moriah Gaither

Glamour Singer

Christopher Bencomo

Photographer

Kaylan Montgomery

Kaylan

Ydal Stewart

Glamour Singer

When Star, Simone and Alex are invited to perform at a fancy charity event, Jahil puts Alex in the lead and strongly encourages Star to ditch Hunter. Ultimately, Star still manages to be the star, while Jahil dodges a debt.

Guest Stars

Miss Lawrence

Miss Bruce

Jack Yang

Elliot Wu

Jasmine Burke

Danielle

Nealla Gordon

Arlene Morgan

Chad James Buchanan

Hunter Morgan

Bella Lotz

Young Star

Sonya Jenkins

Salon Patron - Extra

Tyrese Gibson

Pastor Harris

Sharlene Taulé

Eva

Caroline Vreeland

Mary

Juanita Jennings

Ruby

Porsha Williams

Celebrity

Gabriel 'G-Rod' Rodriguez

Brute

Sean Cross

Uncle Cross

Michele Torres

News Reporter

Things get out of control during a rally Derek organizes in response to the sudden loss of a close friend. Then, when Star doesn't show up for an important rehearsal, Alex and Simone are forced to have someone else step in for her.

Director

Kevin Tancharoen

Guest Stars

Miss Lawrence

Miss Bruce

Gladys Knight

Jasmine Burke

Danielle

Nealla Gordon

Arlene Morgan

Chad James Buchanan

Hunter Morgan

Sonya Jenkins

Salon Patron - Extra

Tyrese Gibson

Pastor Harris

Sharlene Taulé

Eva

Kelly Price

Self

Alex Van

Ed Morgan

David Martyn Conley

Chief Warner

Judd Lormand

Officer Lassiter

Jason Looney

Officer Swiley

Brad Burroughs

Construction Worker

Linda Shane

Salon Hairdresser

During a neighborhood block party fundraiser, Hunter surprises Star by inviting superstar recording artist/producer Pumpkin to the event. Alexandra revaluates her dreams of stardom when her mother, Rose Spencer, shows up with an irresistible proposal. Meanwhile, Jahil explores a new opportunity and Cotton agrees to meet with Pastor Harris, hoping to mend her relationship with her mother.

Otis' murder wreaks havoc on God's Blessings Beauty Salon, and threatens to break up the family. More information is revealed about Carlotta's troubled past, Jahil is faced with an ultimatum and Cotton moves out.

As the girls get ready for Atlanta Next Fest, a shocking development puts the group and their dreams in jeopardy. Meanwhile, Carlotta and Cotton are still at odds, but when a secret comes out, it changes things forever and the girls learn some shocking news.

Guest Stars

Miss Lawrence

Miss Bruce

Joseline Hernandez

Michelle

Chad James Buchanan

Hunter Morgan

Sonya Jenkins

Salon Patron - Extra

Sharlene Taulé

Eva

Moriah Gaither

Glamour Singer

Kaylan Montgomery

Kaylan

Ydal Stewart

Glamour Singer

Juanita Jennings

Ruby

Missy Elliott

Pumpkin

Eugene H. Russell IV

Mark Henson

Sylvia Jefferies

Yvonne Turner

Josh Ventura

Van Evans

Rickey Smiley

M.C.

Star and Hunter take their relationship to the next level, while Rose returns to help Alex and Derek deal with the aftermath of a traumatic experience. Carlotta reveals her reasoning for keeping a secret to herself for all of these years, and Cotton does the unthinkable to the one person she trusts the most. Meanwhile, the girls have a publicity photo shoot with social media guru Rachel Wells, and someone is finally arrested and charged for Otis' murder.

Guest Stars

Miss Lawrence

Miss Bruce

Jack Yang

Elliot Wu

Joseline Hernandez

Michelle

Chad James Buchanan

Hunter Morgan

Sonya Jenkins

Salon Patron - Extra

Naomi Campbell

Rose Crane

Sharlene Taulé

Eva

Big Boi

Antwan 'Big Boi' Patton

Robert Pralgo

Detective Luke Belkin

Juanita Jennings

Ruby

Phillip DeVona

Detective Walter Batista

Brooke Serene Butler

Lisa

Levi Burdick

Dr. Berg

Jonathan D. Williams

Dr. Mitchell

Liz McGeever

Nurse Mason

Adelle Drahos

Nurse

Taylor M. Dooley

Receptionist

Paris Jackson

Rachel Wells

Star is troubled as she deals with the aftermath of Hunter's actions, while Derek and Alex struggle to make an important decision about their future. With Atlanta NextFest quickly approaching, the girls are putting the finishing touches on their routine. Will it be enough or will this be the end of their musical dream? Carlotta is determined to mend broken relationships, while Jahil tries to get back in the good graces of the girls.

Guest Stars

Miss Lawrence

Miss Bruce

Nealla Gordon

Arlene Morgan

Chad James Buchanan

Hunter Morgan

Déjá Dee

Ruth-Anne Leecan

Sonya Jenkins

Salon Patron - Extra

Sharlene Taulé

Eva

Big Boi

Antwan 'Big Boi' Patton

Moriah Gaither

Glamour Singer

Kaylan Montgomery

Kaylan

Ydal Stewart

Glamour Singer

Wanita "D. Woods" Woodgette

Chantal

Juliet Kim

Okiko

Jose Miguel Vasquez

Cop

Monica

Announcer

Roy Lewis

Young Cop

Quinten Johnson

Stage Hand

Star

Season 1

Episodes

1.Pilot

Guest Stars

2.The Devil You Know

Guest Stars

3.Next of Kin

Guest Stars

4.Code of Silence

Guest Stars

5.New Voices

Guest Stars

6.Infamous

Guest Stars

7.Black Wherever I Go

Guest Stars

8.Mama's Boy

Guest Stars

9.Alibi

Guest Stars

10.Boy Trouble

Guest Stars

11.Saving Face

Guest Stars

12.Showtime

Guest Stars