Trina on The Ms Pat Show is the cousin of comedian Ms Pat. Actress Inayah Shahid plays Trina in the fifth episode of season 3.
The Ms. Pat Show, created by Patricia “Ms. Pat” Williams and Jordan E. Cooper, debuted on the streaming service BET+ on August 12, 2021.
The fan-favorite sitcom is based on the life story of American stand-up comedian and actress Ms. Pat.
It profiles a woman from the street of Atlanta living as a reluctant suburban mother.
According to the official announcement, the third season combines real-life affairs using humor, leaving audiences wondering “Did she just say that?” and replying “Oh yes, they went there.”
Trina Is Introduced In Episode 5
Shahid took the role of Trina on Season 3 of The Ms Pat Show. According to the episode guide, her character appears as a cousin.
Aired on February 23, the fifth episode shows cousin Trina as danger follows her to Carson’s doorstep.
Luckily. Pat’s alter-ego “Rabbit” saves the day.
In this season, Ms. Pat opens for one of her comedy heroes on a stand-up tour while still trying to balance family and fame.
The Emmy-nominated series often tackles controversial topics such as abortion, drug addiction, and child abuse.
The comedian does so with poise by creating a safe platform for raw conversation between the characters.
Based on Williams’ real-life story of going from a teen mom and former convicted felon to a suburban mom, the sitcom has illustrated her family’s ups and downs.
The show has grown in popularity each season as viewers love the real family drama, added with a humorous take on their daily lives and struggles.
Additionally, the series received a nomination at the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series in 2022.
Actress Inayah Shahid Joined Ms Pat Show in 2022
Inayah Shahid is perhaps best known for her appearance in the third season of The Ms. Pat Show. She portrays the role of cousin Trina in the sitcom.
According to Shahid’s IMDb bio, the popular sitcom marks her first television appearance. She has not appeared in any other television films, series, or shows, so nothing much about her is known.
Her IMDb profile suggests that she also briefly appeared on episode one of Season 2 of The Ms. Pat Show in 2022.
Inayah joins the cast of Season 3 as a guest star alongside Marla Gibbs, Essence Atkins, Lisa Vidal, Terrell Grice, Jaleel White, Don “DC” Curry, Michael Colyar, and Syleena Johnson.
The show stars Williams as Patricia Ford Carson, J. Bernard Calloway as Terry Carson, Tami Roman as Denise Ford, Vince Swann as Brandon James, Briyana Guadalupe as Janelle Carson, and Theodore Barnes as Junebug Carson.
Ms Pat Show Season 3 Recap
The Ms Pat Show premiered on Tuesday, February 23, exclusively on the BET+ network. The previous seasons are already available to stream on the streaming platform.
Season 3 consists of ten episodes with an average runtime of 27 to 30 minutes approximately.
The show follows a former convicted felon who is now a suburban mother trying to raise her family in conservative America.
Williams had two kids at a young age. She wanted to give her kids easy life but struggled with no proper education and jobs.
She had to engage in a drug dealing business to support her family and later got detained for the same. She then launched a successful career as a comedian.
The previous seasons saw how Pat reluctantly welcomed her sister, Denise, into her life after the unexpected passing of a family member.
She and Denise try to settle their disagreement after many years.
The siblings even argue their matter on the television show Judge Miss Sophia. As the plot goes on, robbers attack their neighborhood, and the two sisters devise distractions to keep burglars away from their house.
In the latter part, Denise works to control her alcoholism while Pat tries to connect with her mother-in-law via stand-up comedy.
Soon, Pat learns she is pregnant and aborts it without her husband’s consent.
The newest season has introduced new characters to the storyline. The title character faces new challenges while juggling her family and work life in the white neighborhood.