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Season 1 – Hood Adjacent With James Davis

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Comic/writer James Davis ventures back to where he was born and raised, adjacent to the projects of South Central Los Angeles, to explore contemporary urban topics and share his comedic thoughts on the world he grew up in and the world he grew up next to. What defines the "hood," and why is it only glamorized or villainized by the media? Using a combination of stand-up bits and unscripted field segments, Davis -- who says he was often the only black kid in his circle of white friends while growing up -- investigates the space between cultures and levels of privilege.
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Melanie McFarland Salon.com 06/29/2017
To live in America is to be hood adjacent. Davis is merely putting a fine point on it. Go to Full Review Robert Lloyd Los Angeles Times 06/29/2017
But good humor tramples borders. The jokes travel, and the atmosphere is friendly. Go to Full Review Joyce Slaton Common Sense Media 08/01/2017
4/5
Insightful talk show tackles tricky topics, has language. Go to Full Review Rob Owen Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 07/07/2017
Good humor tramples borders. The jokes travel, and the atmosphere is friendly. Go to Full Review Ken Tucker Yahoo! TV 06/29/2017
Davis is a charming guy with a lot to say. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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08/09/2017 Comedy central is desperate for ratings. I give James credit, he's funny at times, but every time I have seen the show, like many of the new shows on the network, it's mostly just trying to play on white privilege and how its so damn hard for black people.. Among other false realities created by idiots. The only privilege in this country is for the wealthy. As a white male, I have never had any hand outs that's for damn sure, its annoying to be constantly told you are given shit in life when you have to work your ass off, and when ya arrive home all ya wanna do is chill, smoke, watch the zombie box and laugh... But then you have this shit. Thank God they have South Park. See more 07/30/2017 Only watched one episode. It was good comedy up until the 3rd skit that's when it all went straight to about skin color. Just another show that could only exist on comedy central. See more 07/27/2017 Really funny, and has broad appeal! See more 07/19/2017 This show deserves to go the way of The Haunted Hathaways, except with oen season and not 2. See more 07/06/2017 Cringy and unfunny. Best part of this show is the theme song and commercials. Concept isn't even tight; you'd think the show would be a comedy about black guys who "act white"; as a Donald Glover fan I figured I would find similar comedy. Nope, just a lame attempt at a show filled with stereotypes and old jokes about being black See more Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Jun 28, 2017 Hood Pass James journeys to the 'hood with his friend Stevie J to earn his 'hood pass; introduces Trap Kitchen; gives appropriating YouTubers a taste of their own medicine. Details Episode 2 Aired Jul 5, 2017 Black Activism James puts his personal stamp on activism by providing real-world solutions; James looks at the protest movement in America through a lens that satirizes the issues facing people of color in these racially combustible times. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 12, 2017 College James goes back to Pomona College to relive his memories from his time there -- an immersive experience in whiteness and being privilege-adjacent; tackling some of the larger issues facing college students of color. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 19, 2017 Black Twitter Black Twitter turns into a dominant and cutting-edge cultural force; James breaks down its unique brand of comedy and invites everybody to join the party. Details Episode 5 Aired Jul 26, 2017 Gangs James explores some of the less-discussed sides of gangs, with the goal of humanizing gang members and gaining a better understanding of the surrounding social issues. Details Episode 6 Aired Aug 2, 2017 Michael Jordan James lays out just how important Michael Jordan has been to him and those around him while taking viewers on a journey through the subcultures, personalities and controversies surrounding the basketball legend. Details Episode 7 Aired Aug 9, 2017 Golf James looks back on his lifelong love of golf, which has made him even more adjacent, taken him to some of the whitest corners of America and made him realize just how nuanced his identity can be. Details Episode 8 Aired Aug 9, 2017 Black Girl Magic James brings actress Jazmyn Simon into the studio to explain Black Girl Magic, a popular phrase that describes the phenomenon of black women triumphing in a society that stacks the odds against them. Details

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Hood Adjacent With James Davis — Season 1

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Season Info

Network
Comedy Central
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jun 28, 2017