Tyler Perry’s Sistas | The New Writers Have Officially Ruined Zac’s Character

The portrayal of Zach in this season has stirred up some serious frustration among fans, and it’s understandable why. For one, the inconsistency in his character development feels jarring. From a supportive partner to an overly zealous and misguided figure, Zach’s role has been reduced to a series of poor decisions that don’t seem to align with his earlier character arc.

Take, for example, the recent debacle with breastfeeding. Zach texting Karen to suggest she shouldn’t breastfeed so that he and Fatima can get the baby sooner was not only unnecessary but outright ridiculous. Why would the writers have him cross such a line? It’s as if they needed to make Zach the “bad guy” once again for no reason other than to create tension. This was a stark contrast to his earlier vulnerability when he expressed his desire to be present for both of his children. This kind of inconsistency makes it hard for fans to connect with him or see his evolution.

Then there’s the pacing issue that’s dragging down the season. Despite being halfway through the episodes, we’ve only covered the span of a single day, leaving little room for character growth or meaningful development. Zach’s moments have been confined to trivial, almost cartoonish, actions, while Fatima is left to deal with work drama, and the show just plods along without moving the story forward.

What frustrates me the most is that Zach, as a character, is constantly trying to do the right thing, yet he gets punished for it. First, people criticized him for being too involved in the pregnancy, then when he tries to make an effort, it’s deemed as overstepping. He can’t win. There’s no middle ground—if he stays out of it, he’s neglectful; if he’s involved, he’s controlling. It’s a classic case of damned if you do, damned if you don’t, and the constant shifting of expectations is wearing thin.

As for the situation with Karen—well, that’s another issue. She stormed over to confront Zach in a way that felt forced. Her attitude, and the way it was written, was almost like they needed to make her the “righteous one” to balance out Zach’s behavior. I get it, they want to keep Karen in a sympathetic light, but the way it played out just made Zach look more and more like a villain, which is unfair. There’s a fine line between creating drama and making a character seem like they’re being sabotaged for the sake of plot.

Then there’s the whole storyline with the babies. Zach’s not wrong for wanting to be involved, but the show takes it to extremes that are hard to digest. His character has been reduced to a punchline of sorts—he’s either too involved or not involved enough. The reality is, he’s just trying to be a good partner and father, but the writers seem determined to make him the poster child for bad decisions.

The real issue here is the way Zach’s character is being written. It’s frustrating to watch someone who had potential to grow into a more nuanced role fall victim to lazy writing. And when you add in the ridiculousness of some of the situations—like the breastfeeding debacle—it’s clear that the show doesn’t know how to balance drama with character development.

If the writers want to make this season work, they need to ease up on Zach. He’s been reduced to a character everyone loves to hate, and it’s becoming exhausting. Let him be the supportive partner and father he was meant to be, and let the other characters have their moments too. Otherwise, we’re just watching a character who can’t catch a break and doesn’t know where he stands in the story anymore.

At the end of the day, it’s about balance. Fans want to see Zach grow, make mistakes, and learn from them—not become the punching bag for every plot point. Hopefully, the next episodes will offer a more reasonable and consistent portrayal of his character. What do you think? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below!