BlackAF explained

Italic Title:no
Genre:Mockumentary
Creator:Kenya Barris
Music:Vincent Jones
Country:United States
Language:English
Num Seasons:1
Num Episodes:8
Location:Los Angeles
Cinematography:Adam Bricker
Camera:Single-camera
Runtime:32-48 minutes
Channel:Netflix
  1. blackAF is an American sitcom created by Kenya Barris.[1] It premiered on Netflix on April 17, 2020.[2] [3] The title derives from Internet slang, where "AF" is a term of emphasis, meaning "as fuck".[4] In June 2020, the series was renewed for a second season. A year later, the renewal decision was reversed and the series was canceled after one season.

Premise

The series stars Barris as a fictionalized version of himself. The official synopsis reads: "#blackAF uncovers the messy, unfiltered, and often hilarious world of what it means to be a 'new money' black family trying to 'get it right' in a modern world where 'right' is no longer a fixed concept."[5]

Cast

Main

Recurring

Ava DuVernay, Will Packer, Tyler Perry, Issa Rae, Tim Story, Scooter Braun, Lena Waithe, Jay Rock and Steven Levitan made appearances as themselves in the series.

Production

Development

Netflix ordered #blackAF (originally titled Black Excellence) as the first series under Barris' deal with them. Announcing the production of the show, Netflix said, "Inspired by Barris' irreverent, highly flawed, unbelievably honest approach to parenting, relationships, race, and culture, Black Excellence looks to pull the curtain back and reboot the 'family sitcom' in a way we've never seen before."[6] On June 23, 2020, Netflix renewed the series for a second season.[7] A year later, on June 23, 2021, the renewal decision was reversed and the series was canceled after one season, but may return as a standalone film franchise.[8]

Casting

On May 10, 2019, Kenya Barris and Rashida Jones were cast in starring roles. On December 20, 2019, Genneya Walton, Iman Benson, Scarlet Spencer, Justin Claiborn, Ravi Cabot-Conyers, and Richard Gardenhire Jr. were announced as additional cast members.[9] [10]

Reception

On Rotten Tomatoes, the series has an approval rating of 46% based on 24 reviews, with an average rating of 6.97/10. The website's critical consensus states: "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."[11] On Metacritic, it has a weighted average score of 61 out of 100, based on 18 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[12]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kenya Barris & Rashida Jones To Star In Barris' First Netflix Series 'Black Excellence' . Andreeva . Nellie . May 10, 2019 . . en . September 3, 2019 . June 6, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190606074933/https://deadline.com/2019/05/black-excellence-netflix-comedy-series-kenya-barris-rashida-jones-star-1202611331/ . live .
  2. Netflix Originals: A Complete Guide to the New Movies and TV Shows in 2020. TV Guide. March 19, 2020. en. March 19, 2020. March 19, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200319173308/https://www.tvguide.com/news/netflix-original-movies-tv-shows-complete-guide-2020/. live.
  3. TV News Roundup: Showtime Releases 'Billions' Season 5 Trailer . Rico . Klaritza . March 19, 2020 . . en . March 21, 2020 . March 20, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200320222744/https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/tv-news-roundup-showtime-billions-trailer-1203539621-1203539621/ . live .
  4. Web site: What Does It Mean When Someone Types 'AF' In a Message, Tweet or Status? . Moreau . Elise . March 17, 2020 . Lifewire . en . March 21, 2020 . May 14, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200514064843/https://www.lifewire.com/af-meaning-used-in-social-media-3485956 . live .
  5. Web site: '
    1. blackAF' Trailer: Kenya Barris and Rashida Jones 'Flip the Script' on the Family Sitcom
    . Obenson. Tambay. March 26, 2020. IndieWire. en. April 13, 2020. August 14, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200814053807/https://www.indiewire.com/2020/03/blackaf-trailer-kenya-barris-and-rashida-jones-1202220454/. live.
  6. Web site: 'Black Excellence': Rashida Jones Cast as Lead of Kenya Barris' First Netflix Original Comedy . Greene . Steve . May 10, 2019 . IndieWire . en . September 3, 2019 . May 17, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190517005956/https://www.indiewire.com/2019/05/rashida-jones-kenya-barris-netflix-show-black-excellence-1202139603/ . live .
  7. Web site: Netflix Renews Kenya Barris' '#blackAF' For Season 2. Deadline Hollywood. Peter. White. June 23, 2020. June 23, 2020. June 24, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200624111708/https://deadline.com/2020/06/netflix-kenya-barris-blackaf-season-2-1202967072/. live.
  8. Web site:
    1. blackAF Not Returning for Season 2; Netflix Eyes Standalone Film Franchise
    . TVLine. Ryan. Schwartz. June 23, 2021. June 23, 2021. June 23, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210623211235/https://tvline.com/2021/06/23/blackaf-cancelled-season-2-netflix-movies-kenya-barris/. live.
  9. Web site: Kenya Barris' Netflix Comedy Series "#blackexcellence' Rounds Out The Family Cast. Petski. Denise. December 20, 2019. Deadline. en. February 18, 2020. December 20, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191220195756/https://deadline.com/2019/12/kenya-barris-netflix-comedy-series-blackexcellence-family-cast-rashida-jones-1202815063/. live.
  10. Web site: '
    1. BlackExcellence': Netflix Rounds Out Cast of Kenya Barris & Rashida Jones Series
    . Darwish. Meaghan. TV Insider. December 20, 2019 . en-US. 2020-05-17. March 13, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200313173313/https://www.tvinsider.com/843415/black-excellence-netflix-cast-kenya-barris-rashida-jones/. live.
  11. Web site:
    1. blackAF: Season 1 (2020)
    . Rotten Tomatoes. July 27, 2020.
  12. Web site:
    1. blackAF: Season 1 reviews
    . Metacritic. April 28, 2020.

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