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Mar, 27 2013 | Written by ATLien
BET’s hit sitcom ‘The Game’ hit the airwaves for it’s 6th season last night (March 26, 2013).

[READ: Watch Season 5 Finale (VIDEO) + The Game Seeks Younger Couple to Replace Derwin & Melanie…]

There are a few cast changes to note.

Actress Tia Mowry quit (or was fired, depending on who you ask), so the character of ‘girl Melanie’ is gone. Pooch Hall, who plays Derwin Davis (Melanie’s pro-footballer husband) follows in her departure, but not without making one final appearance on the show.

[READ: Meet The New Cast of ‘The Game’ Season 6… (PROMO SHOTS)]

Actress Lauren London and newcomer Jay Ellis are introduced this season as Derwin & Melanie’s ‘younger’ replacements, while singer Brandy is now a permanent replacement as she plays the new wife of Jason Pitts (Cody Bell).

Watch episodes 1 & 2 of ‘The Game’ (Season 6) below & issue your verdict on the cast changes…

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What did you think of the 6th season premiere episodes of ‘The Game’?

Can the show survive without Derwin Davis (Pooch Hall) and will Lauryn London make you forget about ‘Girl Melanie’ (Tia Mowry)?
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- Karen Mcdo via Facebook
  
  Great show! Great cast.
- Erika Miller Snow via Facebook
  
  Hated it!!!!
- Kelli T. Hailstock via Facebook
  
  it was alright!love me some Pooch…goin to miss him on show!
- Kendra Owens via Facebook
  
  It wont last
- Chika Chioma O via Facebook
  
  bring tia back
- Andrea Nicole Brown via Facebook
  
  It was boring as hell!!
- Kimberly Judge Bandoh via Facebook
  
  Better writing than last season, that’s for sure!
- Miss V
  
  Judging by the first 5 minutes, this season will suck like the last.
- Kim Langston via Facebook
  
  loved it
- ms1191
  
  it’s definitely going to be different not having derwin and melanie on the show, that was a really emotional 1st episode. but in any case it still seems surprisingly interesting to want to watch
  
  Tonya
  
  I personally don’t see this show surviving another season without Melanie and Derwin…..
  
  Kitty B.
  
  Tanya I agree! But if Derwin didnt play his role….chile Derwin’s acting was great! Definitely went out with a bang. I’m going to miss his cute self…I dont see the show surving….Lauren London and Jay Ellis SUCKED! and dont even get me stared on Ciaras terrible acting, hope she was there for that one episode because hunny all that bad acting in one show, i wont be tuning in for much longer…
  
  Fee
  
  Totally agree. Derwin’s exit was emotional.
  
  Brandy is a good addition. But the new Derwin n Melanie aren’t persuading anyone. Tia n Derwin..so natural and I love d it.
  
  What happened to Kelly lol no one wanted the white girl to come back? Lol
- LadyDe Brnevereit via Facebook
  
  I did not watch the last 2 seasons; watched last night for a bit; I thought Lauren did good, Ciara & Brandy..not so sure..as some1 said earlier; seems to have better writers..
- kinu
  
  I literally teared up watching pooch leave. i don’t like the new guy already.. he’ll have to work his way in.. i mean pooch was FINE! and dorky!
  
  Teamderwin
  
  I thought I was the only one that cried when pooch left I was boo hooin like a baby lol
  
  LadyE
  
  Me three, I hated seeing Pooch get into that SUV looking back like George Bush probably did when he had to vacate the Whitehouse, lol. I can actually do without Melanie, they should bring Derwin back later in the season after the new guy turns out to be all hype and let him and Lauren’s character hook up.
  
  Kitty B.
  
  But why did they have him looking all sad in NYC as if he was in San Diego?? He was looking up and down at the buildngs crying…He shouldve been in San Diego making his departure looking sad, not NYC…I couldve understood if his team mates walked him out or something, but as the sad as the scene was, that annoyed me.
  
  Beejcee
  
  It annoyed me as well. I think his scenes should have been shot on the San Diego set if they wanted the reaction to make since to the viewers. What am I thinking, they don’t care about the viewers, if they did, the show wouldn’t suck!
- tb
  
  Lauren London cannot act.
  
  sexcdukes
  
  i said that on facebook last night. she is pretty but she cannot act
  
  mostan
  
  Lauren brings the once high class show even futher down to a BET level.
  
  kc
  
  I disagree I have watched for a while now and Lauren is good so is Jay The writers could work on the dialog but I still like it looking forward to their relationship growing
- Nicola
  
  Maybe this season will have to grow on me. But I’m really wishing they would have just ended after last season they already got rid of Kelly, now Melanie & Derwin… Ending the show doesn’t seem like a bad idea. I hope this is the last & final season!!!
- Lady K
  
  Sad to see Derwin go. I think the new cast members are a good replacement.
- Charlette Washington via Facebook
  
  I love that Tasha and Malik are back to themselves. I’m going to miss Melanie and Derwin but I’ll give it a chance it may be ok and I’m sure Pooch will make guest appearances.
- Charlette Washington via Facebook
  
  Oh and I love that Rick is back!
- KING
  
  I’ve been a fan of The Game since season one and I hate that Tia and Pooch are no longer on there; that being said, last night’s premiere was great! Derwin’s sendoff was emotional, and I actually like the new characters! Love that Brandy still on the show, love Tasha and Malik, Rick Fox bout to mess with Tasha’s head. I’ll be tuned in to say the least
  
  Tina
  
  Nice reply. That’s the way i feel. I will tune in and get use to new characters.
- BMarie
  
  Sadly this show wont survive without Girl Melanie and DingDong, it was always about them from the original pilot with the different Kelly and Derwin. New-New and Blues Clues dont have what it takes to carry the show into another season and as much as I like Tasha and Pookie from Richmond they don’t either. I dont see the show surving another season after this.
  
  CBella
  
  I couldn’t have said it better! I was tweeting like crazy last night; when the show left CW for Black Exploitation Television, I knew it was doomed. They have never had a successful sitcom on that station. To completely replace core characters was a HUGE mistake. I’m already over Tasha and Pookie, and bringing Rick Fox back won’t save that story line. I don’t like any of the new characters, or the actors portraying them. BET doesn’t put the money behind shows to make them great. People who just started watching were online saying they didn’t get all the hoopla surrounding the show…they didn’t see seasons 1-3! Season 4 was tolerable, but Tia Mowry’s story wasn’t being written true to her character. Long post but I’m loaded they ruined my favorite show…it’s a soap opera now.
  
  legaleagle
  
  You said a mouthfull. "BET doesn’t put the money behind shows to make them great". Last season everything on the set looked downgraded, even the lighting. The show had a beautiful set when they were on the CW. BET did them a diservice with that cheap hand me down set.
  
  BMarie
  
  I thought I was the only person that felt like even the set suffered once they moved to BET!!!
  
  LadyE
  
  I agree, they should have written Tia’s pregnancy into the script and added some baby mama drama behind it into their roles. I liked Terrence J and Tasha together better than her and Rick Fox. Last season started off slow like this too and I didn’t get back on board until like the 3rd or 4th episode, so hopefully it’ll be like this this season. Loved the marathon over the weekend BET!!
  
  BMarie
  
  I was thinking the same thing about Tia’s pregnancy over the weekend when I was watching the last season. She was carrying so much left over baby weight it would have been an easy insert. I think Pookie was better off as "Pookie from Richmond" now he’s just "Kenny Chadway from Soul Food the show" *Shrugs*
  
  Dani
  
  I was telling my friends the same thing! The writers were not true to her character or Malik’s for that matter. They really destroyed both characters and it was sad to watch, I saw the Derwin exit and I’m done. I still have seasons 1-3 to watch on Netflix…
- Meemo
  
  I’m hoping for the best. I’m going to stay tuned in to see where the show goes. I’ve always said they need an hour b/c 30 minutes is not enough time to develop the plot. I actually don’t think we’ll miss Melanie as much…….awww who am I kidding I miss her already. LOL!!!!
- Pretty in Pink
  
  Stupid and boring show
- LaMont Davis via Facebook
  
  The new “Derwin” replacement cannot act..
- NJKimmie
  
  The WORST mistake BET could have made!!! I am NOT going to be watching anymore. The only reason I tuned in last night is because when Tasha Mack was on Wendy she said that he was gonna be on and that he got "traded". Derwin and Melonie MADE that show.
- Dana Harris-Dickerson via Facebook
  
  The show is nothing without Tia M. It is also seems so dark and erie. I did not like it at all.
- mon88
  
  I watched and it was just ok
  The Bad
  1st off Brandy is annoying as fuck
  2 what happened to Frank from moesha hairline jesus that was disturbing.
  3 Ding Dong turned into a BITCH
  4 BET is horrible with their production values everything look so second rate and cheap, who is writing these scripts someone in high school the dialogue was horrible (tweeting & instagram) lol
  The Good
  Tasha was funny
  nu nu is nice to look at
  malik’s assistant looks to be a interesting character she fine too
  Brandy got a new weave thank god… that’s all folks.
  Overall Epi 100: B
  
  LadyE
  
  Lol, that was Frank? I knew I recognized him from somewhere. Don’t like his sons character, he’s boring and not that much to look at, Pooch Hall is oh so fine!
  
  teejay
  
  ok lol how you gone point out brandy new weave and drop the mike lmaooooo!!1
  
  Dani
  
  I was thinking the same thing since last season! I love Brandy the singer, but Brandy on this show is horrible! She can’t play ghetto and I hate they added another stereotypical character "Chardonnay" really! Tasha is really over the top and Kelly and Melanie balanced her- the actors could act and they had great natural chemistry. There is no chemistry with tis group of ladies, Tasha funny on her own but it’s awkward. BET should have went with good actors instead of stars….Lauren, Ciara and Brandy are horrible on this show! But all three ladies are beautiful and great to look at! They work better as guest stars like The Game used to do on CW.
  
  Stacey Dash is not working they should have added her back instead of Brandy, Her and Jason had great chemistry.
- Time4Tea
  
  #GAMEOVER This show is horrible now, BET ruined it. Lauren can’t act and Brandy’s character is annoying.
- tia21
  
  The show was good we just have to give it time its important that we support our artists. This is a entertaining show give Lauren and Jay some time. As for Melanie, Pooch well all things comes to a end.
- [email protected]
  
  The show has not been the same since it came to BET. I don’t want to see actors out of work but they need better writers or this show needs to get canceled.
- Reading is FUNdamental
  
  BET killed my favorite show…after waiting for it to comeback, they killed it for me. I only like watching re-runs of seasons 1-3. First they got rid of the original BritBrat (Jason’s and Kelly’s daughter with a knock-off), up next was Kelly, now Derwing and Melanie. How do you keep a show going without the main characters Med School and Ding Dong…#GAMEOVER
- Teamderwin
  
  Jay is not finer than derwin pooch hall is sexy as hell. This new guy gives me no life at all.
  
  LadyE
  
  IKR? Yawn, no wonder Lauren’s character turned him down,lol
- viXXXon
  
  There will never be another Med-School, or Ding Dong…sad how a show goes down hill when it switches net-works..ijs. Love Lauren London but i’d prefer the ORIGINAL cast anyday!! Too star studied now. #anothergoodshowgone #BETgetsitwrongeverytime
- Katrina
  
  Everybody was crying and complaining when they took "The Game" off television and now people are complaining about how cheap it looks, the writing sucks, and bad acting. It’s typical!
- Karen Phillips via Facebook
  
  It wasa bit of a let down, from the build up. I am optimistic that they will bring it in future episodes. Maybe jumped the shark, tho.
- Shawana Williams
  
  The show was BORING ! Lauren can’t act!!! Blueprint will never be Derwin!! The show will never be the same without Med School and Rookie!!! When the show came over to BET it was over!!! Not watching!!! Need better writers… Ciara??? What was her purpose??? Next…. Carry on!!
- Colleen Hudson via Facebook
  
  I did not care too much for it,because they were acting like it was a soap opera,the show has changed so much,i still love my tosha mack though
- JesusBeAFence
  
  Start planning the going away party because their time is limited… It was horrible.. I hate to see a show that was once great become what it has under the direction of BET… BET always muckin up *ish*…. Ciara needs to stick to modeling and dancing because her singing and acting career needs hella work… Lauren and the new dude wasn’t hittin on nothing either… This will surely be the last season….
- AG
  
  GREAT SHOW!!!!!! TIA WAS BECOMING VERY HATED & POOH WAS JUST MARRIED 2 THE WRONG PERSON & HAD 2 GO 2…..
- tia21
  
  Okay lay off of Ciara character and ability to act she saw a dude liked him bone it got what she wanted and send his @ss on his way. She did good to me did I mention how stunning she looked the girt definetly making moves hiding with her or not.
- Dottie Bailey via Facebook
  
  Love it, it is not a soap opera so you can’t expect people to stay around forever. I think the writing is great the way they did Derwin’s exit was brillant. At least they did not kill him off. It showed his acting skills. I think it’s going to be a season to watch.
- Addie Miles via Facebook
  
  I want Pooh and Tia back. The show will not be the same for me
- slewis
  
  THE SHOW WAS GREAT! I LOVED IT!! I was already getting tired of the Melanie/Derwin relationship. Melanie’s character was all over the place. She wanted to stay, she wanted to go, she wanted a baby, she didn’t want a baby. She didn’t want to be a doctor, then she wanted to be a doctor. (too exhausting)!!! I always liked Derwin. I cried so hard that my eyes & nose were swollen. I’m gonna miss him. PLEASE BRING DERWIN BACK. At the end I saw how Lauren London’s character looked at him as he was getting in the van. Their characters should get together. Overall I liked the new characters & will be watching this season.
  
  LadyE
  
  That’s what I said, they should have Derwin come back after Jay ends up being a big let down or lets his fame go to his head too quickly and he crashes like Malik did and let Derwin and Lauren hook up then have Janae come in and start up some baby mama drama.
- Ms Aries
  
  give Lauren London a chance, her acting is beter then NeNe’s
- SPEAKINGMYMIND
  
  I have been watching the game since it replaced girlfriends and I’m going to try to give this new season a chance it just seem weird without those two however it was good better than I thought are mayb it was pooch either way it will never be the same however I will give it a chance p.s I know this off subject but was Lauren drunk when she laid down with Wayne are better yet he made a deal with her.
- Loving This Site
  
  The writting is better but I don’t think I will be watching this season, just wanted to Derwin make his exit
- Kensome
  
  The show was boring. I switched to Judge Judy who was more entertaining. Lauren London and Ciara can’t act. The tight short dresses and the heels will not help the ratings.
- Honee
  
  can anyone tell me the name of the song?? when Lauren and the new guy kissing in his room??? plz
- Mel
  
  I bout turned the station a few times after Derwin kept talking smack bout my Raven and my city. How they gonna talk about the Superbowl Champs like that ugh
- Candy
  
  I was very disappointed that Mel and Derwin arent returning. Its an end of an era. Blue is not handsome, this is a mistake BET…….
- E.I
  
  Do not like the direction the show is going in. Tasha character is just now finding happiness why are they throwing Rick Foxx back in the picture. I don’t see Blue and Malik’s having a good relationship because the age diffrence . Also feel the same way about the girls. Tasha and Melanie had a good friendship. I did not like the writing from last season because Melanie was kind of a whiner.Derwin was becoming a man. They could have got rid of Tia but kept Derwin or left it open for him to come back .But it all boils down to money they did not want to pay them. When they got rid of Charlie sheen from 2 half men they got another A list actor not a d list. The show won’t last they should have went out with a bang last season. But like my mom always says you get what you pay for. The show will be cancelled.
  
  LadyE
  
  Well they actually did leave an opening for Derwin to come back because he was traded not killed off and he’s said in interviews that he will be making appearances on the show so I think he may be back, they should just let him and Lauren’s character hook up.
  
  maria
  
  They were unable to work out thier issues. Pooch will not be coming back. BET has a bad attitude about this. From what it seems they did not want to work out. They want the changes and they are not listening to what we want and what we fought for. They are hoping to reach a new group of folks.
- Philly Finest!!!!!
  
  The show was good! I think there are unresolved issue between blueprint & his father..we’ll see.
  
  Can malk be something other than a drunk!
  
  Tasha dude "Pookie" is rebound dude for her, Tasha still in Love with Rick.
  
  Dewin! Yezzz Gawd! He is fine!
  
  Ciara sexed dude (for bragging rights) and kicked him out!
  
  The rest of the "NEW" cast will have to grow on me.
- GoldenLady
  
  It was ok…hope it grows on me…
  
  I hate how the women are portrayed…they are either super rachet (Brandy) or acting like hoes…..(Ciarra….and all the others)
  
  Quite disturbing…or maybe I’m getting too old for this show….
- Fl to Va chick
  
  The Game had hi/low points..good camera work and Derwin will be missed.I didnt understand Ciara :O/ why bring her on the show for a freak scene? Lauren didnt have much depth but it’s still early.Overall, it was ok.I need to see more before I change the channel.
- Maria
  
  I hated the game 6 premiere. Brandy, London, Jay do not fit. Brandy is better at singing. Derwin, Tia, and Kelly should be brought back. Jay does not have any umph and can not act worth s—. I was so disappointed. It hurt me. I don’t get this emotional over a show. The show needs to be cancelled. I like tasha, malik, and jason of course but the original team should be together. They had a chemistry that worked. Now it seems everybody is doing a different storyline. Why so much porn in the show. The show was fine, seasons 1-3. BET you don’t need all these celebrities. I will not be watching anymore. I was hanging in there for 4-5 because of tia and pooch. Now they are gone. Brandy you can do better. Derwin had me crying. I have been signing off on electronic petitions ever since. You have to search for them but they are out there. Go to Go Petition and search for it.. They have many of them some have been closed. Ask for them to come back. I do agree with why didn’t they go to see him off and why was he looking back at NYC. He played his part the lousy writers gave to him.
- maria
  
  Go to change.org to sign an electronic petition for Tia and Pooch.
- Chi City Chick
  
  That was definitely an emotional episode, I felt his pain as Pooch is such a good actor. Im gonna miss him more than I thought. The Ciara sleeping with 1st Draft Pick was a surprise. But, he was looking for nukie not tea and conversation. That was a boss move on Ciara part.
- tee
  
  The new show sucks. Lauryn London is a terrible actress, cute, but no emotion. The new guy is ok. And the rest of the sunbeams are just ok. Someone has taken a great show and messed it up. Listen to the viewers
- Nosey
  
  Ever since the show switched network, I lost interest. Before the switch, the puns were excellent and did not seem forced. The chemistry was natural. There was great balance on the show. Now the jokes are forced, and all the characters seem to be the same. No new character added substance to the show as before, and everyone now sounds alike.
- house lockout
  
  Wow, fantastic blog format! How lengthy have you ever been blogging for? you made running a blog look easy. The entire look of your web site is fantastic, as well as the content material!
- maria
  
  I miss Tia and Pooch. Bring them back. The show is horrible. I believe season 7 will be the last. I am in awe that they made season 6. Derwin did the best acting while leaving the show. Bring back the orginal cast and writers.
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