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Dec 28, 2023 · 50 of the Best Black TV Shows to Watch Right Now. History, comedy, family stories and romance await with these recent series and sitcoms. By Christina Montoya Fiedler and Karla Pope Updated:...
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- Abbott Elementary. 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.
- All American. All American continues to be a show that can captivate fans, even in its fifth season. 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.
- All American: Homecoming. 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).
- Bel-Air. When it was announced that Bel-Air would 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.
- Snowfall. Damson Idris, Carter Hudson, Sergio Peris-Mencheta. 1,250 votes. Set amidst the social turbulence of 1980s Los Angeles, Snowfall intricately weaves the stories of diverse individuals whose lives are impacted by the rising crack cocaine epidemic.
- The Chi. Jacob Latimore, Alex R. Hibbert, Yolonda Ross. 1,634 votes. A vivid portrayal of life in Chicago's South Side, The Chi weaves a compelling narrative that dives deep into the complexities of its diverse characters.
- Power Book II: Ghost. Michael Rainey, Mary J. Blige, Shane Johnson. 512 votes. Power Book II: Ghost, a riveting crime drama, explores the intriguing life of Tariq St. Patrick (Michael Rainey Jr.)
- Godfather of Harlem. Forest Whitaker, Vincent D'Onofrio, Ilfenesh Hadera. 341 votes. Delving into the complex world of crime and politics, Godfather of Harlem masterfully weaves a tale based on the life of infamous gangster Bumpy Johnson (Forest Whitaker).
- 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.
- 'Insecure' Original run: October 9, 2016 — December 26, 2021. Starring: Issa Rae, Yvonne Orji, Jay Ellis, Natasha Rothwell, Amanda Seales, Lisa Joyce. Premise: Best friends Issa and Molly aren't as confident as everyone makes them out to be, but they know how to fake it 'til they make it.
- 'Sister, Sister' Original run: April 1, 1994 — May 23, 1999. Starring: Tia Mowry-Hardrict, Tamera Mowry-Housley, Jackée Harry, Tim Reid, Marques Houston. Premise: Twin sisters separated at birth wind up meeting each 14 years later by chance at a Detroit mall.
- 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' Original run: September 10, 1990 — May 20, 1996. Starring: Will Smith, James Avery, Alfonso Ribeiro, Tatyana Ali, Karyn Parsons, Joseph Marcell.
- 'Black-ish' Original run: September 24, 2014 — Present. Starring: Anthony Anderson, Tracee Ellis Ross, Marcus Scribner, Miles Brown, Marsai Martin, Yara Shahidi.
May 16, 2024 · Black TV shows have not only been entertainment staples but also cultural touchstones for Black audiences throughout the decades. These groundbreaking and influential series have provided a platform for Black voices, stories, and talent to be showcased on screens, both big and small.
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