King Ester (2019)
Synopsis
This is the story of Ester, a trans woman struggling to find her path in New Orleans during the week before Hurricane Katrina. In the face of an evacuation order, she is forced to make a choice that will impact her future forever. Will she get out on time?
Creator
Dui Jarrod, Jonathan Mallow
Episodes
It's Me, Ester
After Ester realizes she doesn't have enough money to get into her talent expo, she chooses to go return to her life of survival sex work to fund her dream.
Girl Talk
The divide between Ester and her twin sister Ruth deepens over the care of their mother, as Ester questions her own womanhood.
Insurance
Ester faces a challenging audition and learns she may have more to offer.
King Mutha*@#$ Ester
Once Ester secures enough money to enter the talent expo, a hurricane begins forming in the Gulf - threatening the event and city.
Champagne
An unexpected date turns into a life-affirming experience for Ester.
Stay. Leave.
As a voluntary evacuation is issued in New Orleans, Ester and her family consider whether to stay or leave.
It's Me, Ester (Reprise)
As she attempts to leave New Orleans, Ester gets confronted by her main John and makes a choice that will forever alter her life.
Cast
Details
Original Title
King Ester
Status
Returning Series
Seasons
1
Episodes
7