In the wake of Kenya Barris’ controversial “#blackAF” episode and Lena Waithe’s commentary on black criticism, IndieWire invited four black critics to share their thoughts on the state of the industry.
The meta-sitcom seems to want to say something about family, but it’s not clear what.
Loosely inspired by Barris’ approach to parenting, relationships, race, and culture, the Netflix series premieres on April 17.
The “black-ish” creator signed a massive overall deal with the streaming service last summer.
TCA: ABC Entertainment president Channing Dungey on why she wanted to bring back the rest of “Roseanne’s” family. Also: ABC Studios president Patrick Moran on why “Black-ish” creator Kenya Barris left the studio.
Emmy nominees Anthony Anderson and Tracee Ellis Ross also reveal why a win would mean so much for the ABC family comedy.
“Libby & Malcolm” comes from “Black-ish” executive producer Kenya Barris and Vijal Patel.
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