United Shades of America

2016 – nowShow7 seasons54 episodes

66
GoodGoodWatch score

A layered documentary series about society and everyday modern life.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

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Not for scares, romance or brutality.

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Episodes

7 seasons · 54 episodes · best: S1E1 "The New KKK" 6.4

Episodes

5.7
5.0
5.6
5.0
4.8
4.8
4.7

Story

Follow comedian and political gadfly W. Kamau Bell as he explores the far corners of our country and its various groups and subcultures.

Feels like

  • Social Documentary
  • Cultural Exploration
  • Contemporary Issues
  • Comedian-Led
  • Interview-Driven
  • Thought-Provoking
  • Educational & Informative
  • Political Satire
  • American Identity

Cast

Facts

April 24, 2016 · August 21, 2022 · Still running

First aired
April 24, 2016
Latest episode
August 21, 2022
Status
Still running
Length
7 seasons · 54 episodes
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Available in
6 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream United Shades of America?"

Questions about United Shades of America

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream United Shades of America?

In the United States, United Shades of America streams on HBO Max, Discovery+, Discovery +, and HBO Max CNN, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Pluto TV, and Plex. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is United Shades of America worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 7.1).

Which season of United Shades of America is best?

Season 1, with an IMDb average of 5.7. Season 7 is the weakest at 4.7. The highest-rated episode is The New KKK (season 1, episode 1) at 6.4, and the lowest is The Time For Reparations (season 5, episode 5) at 1.7.

How long does it take to watch United Shades of America?

41 h

About 41 hours: 54 episodes in 7 seasons of about 45 minutes each since 2016, and it's still in production.

Is United Shades of America plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.