Did WE tv Cancel Love After Lockup Season 7? 2025 Date

What Is Love After Lockup About?

The phrase "ball and chain" takes on a whole new meaning in "Love After Lockup." Couples meet their potential future spouses for the first time once the bars are removed from the relationship. The way is full of bumps -- and some strong emotions -- along its rocky road, but these inmates are tasting freedom for the first time in a long while. Viewers follow along as they leave their paper and pen behind and jump straight into dating, meeting the family and experiencing other first-time, nerve-wracking moments.

# New Season Update

We TV revealed a first look at the return of Love After Lockup, the original groundbreaking installment of the popular franchise, premiering this March exclusively on We TV and streaming exclusively on ALLBLK.

The new season of Love After Lockup follows a new crop of couples, including fan favorites, from Love During Lockup as they discover more love, new doubts, and encounter unforeseen obstacles in their relationships. These couples are as vulnerable and raw as ever as they share their emotional journeys and continue to find true love beyond prison walls.

# Season 7 Returns

We TV, AMC Networks’ destination for compelling unscripted television, announced Love After Lockup, the original groundbreaking installment of the popular franchise, returns Friday, March 21st at 8pm ET with 10 must-see, 90-minute episodes. New episodes of Love After Lockup will also be available on ALLBLK.

The new season of Love After Lockup follows seven couples, including fan favorites from Love During Lockup, as they discover more love, new doubts, and encounter unforeseen obstacles in their relationships. These couples are as vulnerable and raw as ever as they share their emotional journeys and continue to find true love beyond prison walls.

MEET THE COUPLES:

Alexis, Julius & Ashley (Cincinnati, OH)

Julius is juggling more than he can handle as his release from prison draws near. He’s been dating two women – Alexis and Ashley – and knows having them both at his release would be a disaster. To avoid the impending chaos, Julius tells Ashley his mom is picking him up and they will rendezvous after his release however, will Alexis be the one waiting for him outside the prison gates?

Brooke & JK (Aquilla, TX)

Brooke is a country girl and single mom to two kids who met her now boyfriend, JK, at the age of 13. They lost contact until about 3 years ago and reconnected while JK was in prison. Brooke, remembering her crush on JK, decides to give it a shot. As JK’s release nears, Brooke is counting down the days until her man gets out. Although the excitement is high, Brooke has some concerns regarding JK’s lingering ex, Alex.

Quiana & Damodrick (Lubbock, TX)

Quiana is a hair stylist and pharmacy technician who has been dating her incarcerated boo, Damodrick, for two years. The pair dated briefly before Damodrick was sent to prison, but he cheated on Quiana twice with his baby mama, Jawalia. Quiana has decided to give Damodrick another chance, hoping, in this case , the phrase “once a cheater, always cheater” isn’t true.

Joey & Michael (Boise, ID)

Joey and Michael made their debut on Love During Lockup. We saw Joey’s connection to Michael, as well his family’s fear that Joey may slip back into his past addiction once Michael is released from prison. Their concerns are justified, as Joey relapsed while he was with Michael, in the past. Now, Michael is released from prison and he and Joey are reunited. Will the pair last beyond prison walls?

Savannah & Bradly (Richmond, VA)

Bradly and Savannah’s love story began on Love During Lockup and now on Love After Lockup, the couple begins to navigate their new life together. However, trust issues surface and Bradly grows increasingly frustrated with Savannah’s controlling behavior. Bradly’s family also begins to express their doubts about their relationship, specifically, his sisters. Will this couple be able to work through their issues and manage family concerns or was the relationship doomed from the start?

Brooklyn & Brian (Columbus, OH)

Brooklyn is a spirited cheer mom and coach. Her boyfriend and high school crush, Brian, is nearing the end of his stay in prison and will shortly be coming home to Brooklyn and her daughter, Ailani. While Brooklyn is counting down the days till Brian’s release, her family is skeptical about their relationship as she inherited a trust fund left by her mother after her passing. Could Brian be in it for the money?

Will & Courtnee (Sacramento, CA)

Will, an IT specialist, found Courtnee on a prison pen pal site. Despite never meeting in person, the two quickly formed a connection. Their backgrounds couldn’t be more different – Will was a self-proclaimed nerd in high school, while Courtnee was the cheerleading star but fell in with the wrong crowd. Upon Courtnee’s release, Will decides to pop the question in hopes of expediting the interstate compact process that will allow Courtnee to move to California with him. Will their quickie wedding lead to a lifetime of happiness?

Love After Lockup is produced by Sharp Entertainment, a part of Sony Pictures Television. Executive Producers are Matt Sharp, Dan Adler, Sophie Mallam and Alan Madison. Angela Molloy SVP, Development and Original Production, Unscripted and Lisa Marie Angelo Director, Development and Original Production, Unscripted, Executive Produce for We TV.

About We TV

With compelling, can’t miss unscripted shows, We TV’s programming is fueled by personalities and relationships filled with purpose and passion. We TV welcomes everyone and creates an inclusive experience across all platforms: on TV, online, on demand, and social media, embracing how today’s digitally savvy, socially engaged audiences connect through content, using it as a catalyst to drive conversation and build community. Further building on this mission, current We TV originals are now available to stream on We TV’s sister platform, ALLBLK. We TV is owned and operated by AMC Networks Inc., and its sister networks include AMC, BBC America, IFC, SundanceTV and streamers Acorn TV, ALLBLK, AMC+, Shudder and Sundance Now.

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