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Season 1 – Black Jesus

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Adult Swim is never afraid to go beyond the boundaries of what most people consider good taste, so the not-necessarily-PC premise of this show shouldn't come as a shock to anyone. "Black Jesus" spotlights Jesus living in modern-day Compton, Calif., trying to spread love and kindness throughout his neighborhood on a daily basis. Mostly assisting in his mission is a small-but-loyal group of downtrodden followers. The live-action series was created by Aaron McGruder, who previously brought the animated favorite "The Boondocks" to Adult Swim.
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Eric Thurm AV Club 05/27/2020
B-
For the most part, Black Jesus is a pleasant, relatively mindless high, and like an eager-to-please stoner, it's generally fun to hang out with for 20 minutes at a time. Go to Full Review Shipra Gupta IndieWire 08/08/2014
A-
Aaron McGruder's new live-action comedy for Adult Swim, Black Jesus, is a modern-day religious farce bathed in the best kind of sin. Go to Full Review Brian Lowry Variety 08/07/2014
There's a sweetness underneath its scabrous, sacrilegious exterior, as Johnson's Jesus puts his own spin on all the greatest hits while endeavoring to establish a community garden. Go to Full Review William Evans Black Nerd Problems 06/12/2018
The ridiculousness of the situations and mindstates of the characters is often used to illuminate some actual real world social issues. Go to Full Review Emily Ashby Common Sense Media 08/19/2014
3/5
Irreverent, edgy comedy puts the Savior in the inner city. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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03/09/2021 Absolutely racist. Offensive in every way and a disgrace to my religion. See more 12/09/2015 No over kill jokes. Just flat out hilarious. See more 09/08/2015 Aaron McGruder's follow up to The Boondocks lacks the satirical sharpness you'd expect from him. But it still proves a good natured, comical look at religion, the inner city and what it means to be a good person. And all comes together thanks to a brilliant performance from Gerald 'Slink' Johnson. See more 11/07/2014 Adult Swim's first (and hopefully premiere) season of Black Jesus is a smart, well-written, incredibly funny satire/semi-stoner comedy. Johnson brings an incredible energy and atmosphere to his performance as Jesus, bringing most audiences to believe he could be the real deal, even if some of the characters don't. MacGruder, also known for his incredible work creating The Boondocks, continues to show his talent in the writing for this show. The supporting cast are also very well-picked, Witherspoon continuing to show he can play almost any role perfectly, and Murphy bringing his hilarious attitude to Vick the landlord. See more 11/06/2014 Black Jesus is the son of Shrek and is completely recognized within my pantheon. See more 10/07/2014 fuck ya dam fine work in the hood baby See more Read all reviews
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Gerald "Slink" Johnson

Black Jesus

Charlie Murphy

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Corey Holcomb

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Aug 7, 2014 Smokin', Drinkin', and Chillin' When the gang talks Jesus into coming along on a drug buy financed by Boonie's mom, he gets detained by the police and questioned. Details Episode 2 Aired Aug 14, 2014 Fish and the Con Man Vic vows to remove Jesus from the neighborhood; Jesus and the gang find the perfect lot for the garden, only to face instant extortion from local Mexican gangsters. Details Episode 3 Aired Aug 21, 2014 The S... Heist After being extorted by Mexican gangsters, Jesus and the gang are left with no money for fertilizer for their garden, so they must execute a manure heist at the Compton Boarding Stables. Details Episode 4 Aired Aug 28, 2014 I Gave at the Playground The gang agrees to help Boonie with a yard sale, but his ex shows up to wreak havoc. Details Episode 5 Aired Sep 4, 2014 Fried Green Tomatoes Miracle green tomatoes grow in the garden. Details Episode 6 Aired Sep 11, 2014 Love Thy Enemy Ms. Tudi is presented with a unique opportunity to make peace with Vic and the Concerned Citizens of Southwest Central Compton. Details Episode 7 Aired Sep 18, 2014 The Other Shoe Drops Trayvon's documentary film reveals greed, chaos, angry farmers, and a saboteur pouring bleach in the garden. Details Episode 8 Aired Sep 25, 2014 Love Thy Enemy With Lloyd as a temporary manager, Vic allows the complex to fall into shambles; Ms. Tudi has a heart-to-heart with Vic. Details Episode 9 Aired Oct 2, 2014 Gangsta's Paradise The gang throws an online benefit concert with Coolio to help save the garden. Details Episode 10 Aired Oct 9, 2014 WTFWBJD While Jesus is on the run, the gang is left to ponder what would Black Jesus do in their shoes. Details

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Black Jesus — Season 1

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Season Info

Network
Cartoon Network
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Aug 7, 2014