Sometimes, you need to watch a show that is pure fluff. A show you know really doesn’t hold up to further analysis, a show that is predictable and formulaic, but a show that is fun. To me, that’s what Turn Up Charlie is.
After a too-long hiatus, I’m really excited to return with recommending Michaela Coel’s new show, I May Destroy You. You may remember her from when I wrote about Chewing Gum. I May Destroy You is a drastically different show, but perhaps even more brilliant.
In addition to reading books and learning the history of white supremacy and racism in this country, we should listen to Black voices. I am committed to doing a better job of this and will work to write about more shows telling Black stories.
where to watch: Netflix when to watch: When you’re looking for a comedy and you’re prepared for something out of the ordinary. you should note: Entirely written by Michael Coel—including the theme song!—and featuring a very diverse cast. tl;dr: A slightly strange but super funny comedy following the confident, wild, but very naive Tracey and her misadventures in love and sex. …
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where to watch: Seasons 1-3 on HBO when to watch: When you’re looking for an engaging comedy with highly developed characters you should note: Really diverse and tons of women behind and in front of the camera—see below! tl;dr: Insecure is a worthwhile comedy series that follows the lives of two 20-something black women living …