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black-ish

2014·Show
175Episodes in8Seasons·TV-14

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Big heart, funny, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension3
  • Spectacle2

Heart

Heartwarming and uplifting

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics10
  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness9

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and satire

  • Situational Comedy9
  • Satire & Parody8
  • Wit & Wordplay7

World

Family, everyday modern life, and society

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability8
  • World Immersion7

Craft

Standout performances and dialogue

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6
  • Cinematography5

Who it's for

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Episode ratings

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About

A family man struggles to gain a sense of cultural identity while raising his kids in a predominantly white, upper-middle-class neighborhood.
Multicultural SitcomSatire of Black Upper ClassFamily BondingSocial Commentary on IdentityFeel-Good ComedyGenerational ConflictCultural Assimilation ThemesEnsemble Cast Dynamics

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about black-ish

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream black-ish legally?

black-ish is included with a subscription to Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, and Philo in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is black-ish worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 77). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is black-ish rated?

TV-14Strong language

It's rated TV-14 in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How many seasons does black-ish have?

8 seasons

It has 8 seasons with 175 episodes of about 23 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on black-ish?

Critics85
Audiences64

Not quite. Critics rate black-ish higher (85) than audiences (64). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

When did black-ish air?

It ran from 2014 to 2022 and has ended.

What language is black-ish in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch black-ish?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for black-ish in 59 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does black-ish use?

First Rule of the YardWhat Do You Mean, It's Not Symbolic?School Uniforms are the New BlackMatchmaker FailureWax On, Wax OffFirst Gray HairPretty Fly for a White GuyIvy League for EveryoneActor AllusionSpecial Guest"Not So Different" RemarkAx-Crazyand 105 more

TV Tropes lists 117 storytelling tropes for black-ish, including First Rule of the Yard, What Do You Mean, It's Not Symbolic?, School Uniforms are the New Black.