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A Black Lady Sketch Show (TV Series)

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Original title: A Black Lady Sketch Show
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, Issa Rae, Yvette Nicole Brown
Producer: 3 Arts Entertainment, Issa Rae Productions, Jax Media. Distributor: HBO
Genre: TV Series. Comedy | Sketch Comedy
Synopsis: A half-hour sketch comedy written by and starring Robin Thede.

Awards: 2021: Emmy: 2 Nominations for Best Guest Actress in a Comedy (Rae & Brown)

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

2021: Satellite Awards: Nominated for Best TV Series, Comedy or Musical

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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