A Black Lady Sketch Show (TV Series)

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Original title: A Black Lady Sketch Show (TV Series)
Year: 2019
Country: United States
Director: Robin Thede (Creator)
Screenwriter: Robin Thede
Music: Amanda Delores Patricia Jones
Cast: Robin Thede, Ashley Nicole Black, Quinta Brunson, Gabrielle Dennis, Daria Johns, Kayden Grace Swan, Arjay Smith, Daniel R. Lawson, Jamaal Lewis, Chris Williams, Elia Cantu, Kelly LaMarr, Elle Lorraine
Producer: 3 Arts Entertainment, Issa Rae Productions, Jax Media (Distributor: HBO)
Genre: TV Series. Comedy | Sketch Comedy
Synopsis / Plot: A half-hour sketch comedy written by and starring Robin Thede.

Awards: 2020: Emmy: Nominated for Best Guest Actress in a Comedy (Angela Bassett)

Critics' reviews

"Funny, irreverent, subversive and self-aware the series, created and executive produced by comedian Robin Thede, is rife with brilliant bits"

Mekeisha Madden Toby: Variety
"A funny, provocative, consistently high-energy offering (...) On both sides of the camera, 'A Black Lady Sketch Show' is a revolution"

Daniel Fienberg: The Hollywood Reporter
"A hilarious and witty comedy series that has a lot of jokes other comedians may not think of. The lightning-fast sketches manage to be universal and specific (…) Rating: ★★★½ (out of 4)"

Kelly Lawler: USA Today
"[It] isn’t just funny. Its sketches are consistently clever and surprising, often concluding with twist endings that add a whole other layer to the jokes that had us rolling a couple of minutes ago."

Jen Chaney: Vulture
"[Its] political impact is allowing for a unique and compelling set of Black women to center their voices and create a fun and sprawling universe to hang out in."

Ali Barthwell: AV Club
"Audiences will have plenty to laugh at in the first season of a series that is bursting with bits that are destined to become social media hits."

Tambay Obenson: IndieWire
"[It] revels in memorable skits that liven up the world of comedy, and show that sketch shows are in rude health (…) Rating: ★★★★ (out of 5)"

Hannah J Davies: The Guardian

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