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Oct 8, 2021 · 8) Big Age - All 4. Written by bestselling British author, Bolu Babalola, Big Age is a comedy, set in London, about four Black British friends, trying to navigate life in their 20s. Much like Bolu ...
May 30, 2019 · 4) On My Block. On My Block tells the story of a group of close knit Black and Latinx teens living in a Los Angeles neighbourhood. Despite the teens having to face issues like gang activity and ...
Oct 4, 2024 · Add these to your watchlists! (Picture: BBC/Netflix/Channel 4/Warner Bros) Black History Month is in full swing, so there’s no better time to add some of our favourite Black British films and TV ...
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- Always a Witch (2019-) ‘Always a Witch’ is set in the 17th century and is centered around a 19-year-old woman named Carmen, who is also a witch. She is employed as a slave but then falls in love with a white man.
- Orange Is the New Black (2011-) ‘Orange Is the New Black‘ aka ‘OITNB,’ based on the memoir by Piper Kerman, titled, ‘Orange Is the New Black: My Year in a Women’s Prison’ (2010), is a black comedy-drama that follows the lives of female prisoners at the all-women Litchfield Penitentiary, a minimum-security federal prison in upstate New York.
- She’s Gotta Have It (2017-) ‘She’s Gotta Have It,’ created by Spike Lee, is a comedy-drama show adapted from the movie of the same name released in 1986.
- Raising Dion (2019-) ‘Raising Dion‘ is a superhero drama series created by Carol Barbee based on the comic book series of the same name by Dennis Liu.
- Abbott Elementary
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- All American: Homecoming
- Bel-Air
- The Chi
- Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist
- Godfather of Harlem
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- How to Die Alone
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The now Emmy-winning sitcom is a crown jewel of the ABC network. The series follows a group of elementary school teachers as they try to shape the young minds at a Philadelphia school. At the heart of Abbott Elementaryis the overly optimistic Janine Teagues (Quinta Brunson) who is constantly trying to find her way as a new teacher and as an adult. ...
All American continues to be a show that can captivate fans. Much of the series is inspired by the real-life of NFL player Spencer Paysinger, and yet, also deeply rooted in the fictional storylines created by the writers. With each season the show further blurs the lines between the haves and the have-nots as lead character Spencer James (Daniel Ez...
All American: Homecoming is a spinoff series that follows Simone Hicks (Geffri Hightower) as she navigates her collegiate tennis career at a historically Black college (HBCU). The friends she collects while at school each have their own journeys and experiences that they often find difficult to manage. So naturally, that means some drama is in stor...
When it was announced thatBel-Airwould be a dramatic version of the 90s sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, there were plenty of skeptics who wondered what the new show would look like. However, the series is one of Peacock’s biggest hits and it continues to collect fans. With that said, Bel-Aircertainly gets our vote of confidence as the reimagine...
The Lena Waithe series The Chi continues to be a hit with critics and viewers alike. The show follows multiple characters in the city of Chicago as they try to better themselves in their hometown while avoiding the dangers that exist all around. On a side note, the drama does a great job of highlighting the spectrum of sexuality and sexual orientat...
Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heistis a new limited series based on the true events that transpired at a party following Muhammed Ali's big return fight to boxing in Atlanta. In what was supposed to be a party with the who's who of the Black criminal world, evolves into a historic robbery. Not only is the storyline intriguing, but the series feat...
The dramatized story of Harlem legend Bumpy Johnson is one of the most exciting stories on TV. Starring Oscar-winner Forest Whitaker, Godfather of Harlemtakes place in the 1960s in New York City and shows the intersection of The Civil Rights Movement and the underworld’s drug trade. Where to watch in the US: seasons 1-3 are available on Hulu and MG...
If you liked Mara Brock Akil’s Girlfriends, you'll love Harlem. The Prime Video sitcom follows four friends as they do their best to navigate relationships, friendships and the path toward their professional ambitions. Where to watch in the US and the UK: Seasons 1-3 are available on Prime Video.
How to Die Alone is a brilliant new comedy starring Natasha Rothwell. It follows her as an airport employee who has a brush with death and uses the occasion to shake up her life. As she tries to elevate her career and figure out love, she hits some bumps in the road, but of course, in a comedic way. If you were a fan of Rothwell on Insecure, you sh...
Lupin’s Assane Diop (Omar Sy) has easily become one of the world’s favorite gentleman thieves. His superior intellect and suave ability to talk himself out of most bad situations have made him an exceptional criminal. Although to be fair, he’s ironically committing crimes to expose bigger crimes that claimed his father as a victim. The series is re...
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Oct 12, 2022 · Channel 4. Written by Bolu Babalola, Big Age follows four Black British friends as they traverse their mid-twenties from parenthood to maintaining friendships and relationships all while balancing ...
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7.2 (21) Rate. TV Series. 'Big Age' follows a group of four young Black British friends as they take on the 'big age' era of their lives. While juggling romance, parental expectations, work, personal dreams and more. Stars Ronke Adekoluejo Michael Workeye CJ Beckford. 13. In the Long Run. 2017–2020 19 eps Not Rated.
