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Season 1 – Revenge of the Black Best Friend

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A self-help guru is on a mission to cancel the entertainment industry's reliance on token Black characters by any means necessary.

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John Doyle Globe and Mail 04/22/2022
Revenge of the Black Best Friend is a six-part attack on stereotypes and tokenism. While that might seem like an invitation to sit in on someone’s rage, it’s nothing of the sort. There is huge energy and withering wit here. Go to Full Review Kevin Bourne SHIFTER 07/19/2023
Revenge Of The Black Best Friend will make you laugh and feel a sense of familiarity as we see our Black Canadian culture depicted onscreen. It will also make you sad and angry as you learn more about the injustices faced by Black actors. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
Revenge of the Black Best Friend — Season 1

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Olunike Adeliyi

Dr. Toni Shakur

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Mar 31, 2022 The Sassy Black Girl Dr. Toni Shakur advertises her new book in a '90s style infomercial and uses case studies to illustrate how she would rewrite the stereotype of the sassy Black girl. Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 31, 2022 I Swear I'm in This In an episode of her syndicated talk show, Dr. Toni Shakur reveals to a Black actor that he has been cut from his new film and gives him a chance to confront the director. Details Episode 3 Aired Mar 31, 2022 The One Who Dies First A Black actor on the set of a horror film realizes the he's the guy who dies first; Dr. Toni Shakur helps him resist the stereotype that requires his imminent death. Details Episode 4 Aired Mar 31, 2022 Never the Hero Dr. Toni Shakur pitches a new television series about a super-squad of Black pop culture characters who have the power to defeat the forces of evil. Details Episode 5 Aired Mar 31, 2022 Thug Race Dr. Toni Shakur is a guest judge on a reality TV show called "Thug Race," where Black actors compete to determine who can play the most convincing thug. Details Episode 6 Aired Mar 31, 2022 Cancelled An actress releases a video exposing the ways Dr. Toni Shakur has exploited Black actors and capitalized on racism in film and TV. Details

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Season Info

Network
CBC Gem
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Mar 31, 2022