Impact Network, the premier home for Black family entertainment, is set to launch its first original scripted series, Highly Favored, a workplace comedy starring Michael Colyar, KiKi Shepard, Anthony S. Goolsby, Chico Benymon, Rodney Perry, and Melanie Comarcho. The six-episode series is produced by Bentley Kyle Evans (Martin, The Jamie Foxx Show), marking Impact Network’s expansion into original storytelling. Highly Favored follows Pastor Michael Crawley (Colyar), a charismatic yet old-fashioned preacher navigating modern challenges in his Inglewood church while balancing family, faith, and community. With humor and heart, the series highlights the clash between tradition and progress, featuring a talented cast of industry veterans.
This new venture reinforces Impact Network’s commitment to delivering culturally relevant content that uplifts and entertains Black audiences. The collaboration with Evans’ Harvest Studios, known for its impact on Black television, ensures Highly Favored brings fresh, dynamic storytelling to viewers. The series is part of Impact Network’s broader initiative to expand its programming, which includes its new Impact Gospel FAST channel. A premiere date for Highly Favored will be announced soon.