A Black Lady Sketch Show
star
7.5

A Black Lady Sketch Show « Series from 2019

Series from 2019

Broadcast info
Genres: Comedy, Adolescent, HBO Original

Seeking to address the failures of the comedy landscape and entertainment industry to include vital voices, this narrative series set in a limitless magical reality full of dynamic, hilarious characters is notable for its numerous firsts: the first all-black women writer's room (led by Lauren Ashley Smith), the first black woman sketch director (Dime Davis, "Boomerang"), and the first sketch series cast composed entirely of black women.

Touching on such culturally relevant themes as social norms, anxiety, religion, sex, dating and relationships, each episode consists of five to six sketches and features guest stars such as Angela Bassett, Laverne Cox, Tia Mowry, Loretta Devine, Kelly Rowland and David Alan Grier.

Episode 1

Episode 2

3rd & Bonaparte Is Always in the Shade

Asia blir fridd til via nettet, og det tar helt av. Nye rekrutter diskuterer mål under en gjengsamling. Dr. Haddassah benytter en bryllupsskål til å lære bort noe.

Where Are My Background Singers?

En skilsmissefest spinner ut av kontroll. Den tragiske historien om Rome og Julissa. En frustrert flypassasjer søker en medfølende kundeservicemedarbeider. Denise prøver å hindre at bruddet får uheldige følger.

Episode 5

Born at Night, But Not Last Night

Sesongfinale. To venner besøker et nytt afroamerikansk-eid firma. En mor og datter konkurrerer i «Get the Belt». Stemningen tilspisser seg mellom Ashley, Gabrielle, Quinta og Robin.

A Black Lady Sketch Show: Season 1 Trailer

A quick preview of the sketch-comedy series created by and starring Robin Thede.