TBS orders new Tyler Perry series ‘For Better or Worse’

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TBS is getting deeper into the Tyler Perry business.

The cable network has ordered a new series by Perry, ‘Tyler Perry’s For Better or Worse,’ a dramedy based on his ‘Why Did I Get Married?’ films. The series will mark the third series the writer-director has developed for TBS, which airs his ‘Meet the Browns’ and ‘House of Payne’ comedies.

‘For Better or Worse’ will focus on the roller-coaster relationship of married couple Marcus (Michael Jai White) and Angela (Tasha Smith), two characters from the movies. Perry said while his previous series were family-oriented, the new show would target young adults.

‘House of Payne,’ which debuted in 2006, is about to wrap production.

-- Greg Braxton