Miss Governor

Following a successful electoral campaign, Lieutenant Governor candidate Antoinette Dunkerson finds herself having to serve under a sexist and condescending governor while her family must adjust to being in the public eye.

The series is co-created by Tyler Perry and Niya Palmer. Perry is the writer, director and executive producer. Palmer is also an executive producer alongside Keisha Lance Bottoms, and Terri J. Vaughn. Angi Bones and Tony Strickland also produce for Tyler Perry Studios.^[8][7]

The cast is led by Terri J. Vaughn as a Mississippi Lieutenant Governor candidate.^[9] The cast also includes Jo Marie Payton, Jade Novah, Drew Olivia Tillman, Tré Boyd, Dyon Brooks, and Robert Craighead.^[7][10]

Principal photography for She the People began in 2024, combining on-location shoots and studio work to depict the series’ Mississippi setting. Jackson, Mississippi, served as a key filming site, with its historic buildings and neighborhoods used to reflect the political and cultural context of the narrative. Landmarks such as the Mississippi State Capitol were incorporated into scenes to represent government settings and aspects of the main character’s political experience.^[11]

Interior scenes, including those set in government offices and residential spaces, were filmed at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, Georgia. The studio facilities enabled greater control over production conditions. Additional scenes were also filmed in nearby Atlanta locations,^[12] including College Park and East Point, to provide visual variety.^[13]

The eight-episode first part of the series premiered on Netflix on May 22, 2025. Part 2 was released on August 14, 2025.^[8]

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the series holds a 3.7/10 rating based on user reviews, indicating a poor reception.^[14]

Miss Governor has received mixed reviews. Some critics have argued that while the show attempts to explore topics such as systemic racism and gender roles through satire, its comedic elements can at times weaken the impact of these themes.^[15] Decider observed that the series often leans on repetitive jokes and exaggerated characterizations, which may detract from its intended social commentary.^[5] Kwaves and Beyond described the satire as superficial and the characters as underdeveloped, suggesting the show functions more effectively as casual entertainment than as pointed political critique.^[16]

Caroline Siede of The Daily Beast acknowledged the show's potential for both comedic and dramatic growth, noting that it succeeds in moments which offer nuanced commentary on Southern history and regional politics.^[6]