BlackAF
A sitcom about a new money black family.
#blackAF is an American sitcom created by Kenya Barris that premiered on Netflix on April 17, 2020. The title uses AAVE Internet slang, with "AF" meaning "as fuck." The series was renewed for a second season in June 2020, but the renewal was reversed a year later and the show was canceled after one season.
Quick Facts
- Genre
- Mockumentary
- Creator
- Kenya Barris
- Starring
- Rashida Jones
- Kenya Barris
- Iman Benson
- Genneya Walton
- Scarlet Spencer
- Justin Claiborne
- Ravi Cabot-Conyers
- Opening theme
- "Win", Jay Rock
- Music
- Vincent Jones
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
- Seasons
- 1
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Did You Know?
- The series stars Kenya Barris as a fictionalized version of himself.
- On Rotten Tomatoes, the series has an approval rating of 46% based on 24 reviews.
- On Metacritic, it has a weighted average score of 61 out of 100, indicating 'generally favorable reviews'.
Production
Netflix ordered #blackAF, originally titled Black Excellence, as the first series under Kenya Barris' deal with the platform. Netflix described the show as inspired by Barris' approach to parenting, relationships, race, and culture, aiming to reboot the family sitcom. The series was renewed for a second season on June 23, 2020, but the renewal was reversed on June 23, 2021, and the series was canceled after one season, with a possibility of returning as a standalone film franchise. Kenya Barris and Rashida Jones were cast in starring roles on May 10, 2019. Additional cast members—Genneya Walton, Iman Benson, Scarlet Spencer, Justin Claiborn, Ravi Cabot-Conyers, and Richard Gardenhire Jr.—were announced on December 20, 2019.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who stars in BlackAF?
BlackAF stars Rashida Jones, Kenya Barris, Iman Benson, Genneya Walton, Scarlet Spencer, Justin Claiborne and Ravi Cabot-Conyers.
How many episodes of BlackAF are there?
BlackAF has 8 episodes across 1 season.
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