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Season 1 – #blackAF

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A man takes an irreverent and honest approach to parenting and relationships.
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#blackAF — Season 1

#blackAF — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Solid one-liners and some sharp social critiques can't save #blackaf from feeling more like a stale retread than a fresh step forward for creator Kenya Barris.

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Doreen St. Felix The New Yorker 04/29/2020
The other seven episodes blur into one another, lacking story or situation... Go to Full Review Shamira Ibrahim The Atlantic 04/27/2020
Without fresh source material, Barris fails to bring new complexity and depth to the ecosystem he has created. Go to Full Review LaToya Ferguson Paste Magazine 04/20/2020
7.2/10
Kenya Barris did no one any favors by simply going for a black-ish do-over with #blackAF, even with the solid performances and higher budget (which, to be fair, does make the show visually striking). Go to Full Review Rhodé Marshall City Press (South Africa) 05/27/2020
4/5
Above all, Barris' latest project is a critical look at the value of, and requirement to, constantly self-examine and self-critique. Go to Full Review Lynnette Nicholas Common Sense Media 05/18/2020
3/5
Provocative, cheeky comedy has strong language. Go to Full Review Cate Young Jezebel 04/23/2020
To be fair, BlackAF is nowhere near the worst show you'll ever see. At points, it's quite funny, and very often it's almost charming, but most of that work is fastidiously undone by Barris's performance as an exaggerated version of himself. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Jose A @RT97771989 Jul 18 Not funny, couldn't laugh through half the first episode, then I just stopped watching. Brings nothing new. See more Riana R @Ririreads Feb 9 I just finished watching this show like a minute ago, and I feel really sad that there isn't going to be another season. As someone who isn't American, I genuinely loved this series. It's because, as an Indian, I grew up consuming regional media well into my teen years, and since I started watching American TV shows and movies more and more as a high schooler, I hadn't realized how much of the content I was consuming was mainly white-centric. And I'm not saying that's a bad thing. It's just that it was so refreshing to watch a show where these people are genuinely funny and also tackle topics like how you perceive the world as a person of color who is also super rich, but at the same time, you know it's not really important to show that by owning the most outrageously expensive shit, yk? Anyway, it's not like this is the best show I've ever seen, but I want to watch more shows like this where humor and actual issues are tackled with clean tact, and I love Drea and Chloe sm. See more Nik @nickie101 Jan 11 Fresh, different. Loved it! See more Sofia G @RT21801718 07/31/2025 Absolutely loved this show! I rewatched it with my Dad. It’s hilarious, educational, and witty. Feels like I have an insight into Kenya’s family and I can relate so much to it. Both of my parents grew up very poor and lived the American dream, I grew up in the richest neighborhood of a major city and am Mexican American. I have never seen anything like this on TV and it really resonated with me. It reminded me of their struggle to balance raising priveledged kids, run a business and just operate in society. Great original story, brilliant writing, tremendous cast. Kenya is a genius! See more Slick R @SlickReviewer 07/20/2024 So good, wish they would do more seasons? The pandemic seems to have killed this series. If they did more seasons now the kids would look too grown up. See more 04/29/2021 A série aborda assuntos importantes de forma bem engraçada See more Read all reviews
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Kenya Barris

Creator

Kenya Barris

Kenya Barris

Rashida Jones

Joya

Iman Benson

Drea

Ravi Cabot-Conyers

Cam

Justin Claiborne

Pops

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Apr 17, 2020 because of slavery Drea introduces her unfiltered family in a documentary for her NYU application; Kenya considers toning down his "flexing" around white people. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 17, 2020 because of slavery too Kenya and Joya party a little too hard at a music festival where Chloe's unexpected appearance doesn't sit well with Kenya. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 17, 2020 still... because of slavery Ahead of the family's Juneteenth party, Joya seeks to confront Izzy about her dance video; Kenya stresses the importance of hygiene to his sons. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 17, 2020 yup, you guessed it. again, this is because of slavery Tired of black fathers never getting praise, Kenya volunteers to coach a team and organizes a family night. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 17, 2020 yo, between you and me... this is because of slavery After criticizing a black film, Kenya seeks out truthful feedback from his family and friends; Joya worries her kids are not embracing their blackness. Details Episode 6 Aired Apr 17, 2020 hard to believe, but still because of slavery As Joya promotes her book, friction between her and Kenya comes to a head as both sides start feeling as though their marriage is too competitive. Details Episode 7 Aired Apr 17, 2020 i know this is going to sound crazy... but this, too, is because of slavery A lavish family trip takes a turn when the kids try to venture outside their comfort zones; a work event puts Kenya and Joya at odds. Details Episode 8 Aired Apr 17, 2020 i know you may not get this, but the reason we deserve a vacation is... because of slavery As Joya takes time to focus on herself before her event Drea tries to bond with Chloe; Pops handles an incident; Kenya changes his behavior. Details

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#blackAF — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Ken Kwapis, Brennan Shroff, Kenya Barris, Rashida Jones
Creator
Kenya Barris
Executive Producer
Kenya Barris, Rashida Jones, Hale Rothstein
Screenwriter
Hunter Covington, Kenya Barris, Esa Lewis, Alison McDonald, Danny Segal, Doug Hall, Hale Rothstein, Isaac Schamis, Helen Krieger
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Apr 17, 2020