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A Black Lady Sketch Show

2019 – 2023Show4 seasons24 episodesTV-MA

Comedy
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Metacritic895.7Rotten Tomatoes100%56%

A breakneck, dreamlike comedy series about society and pop culture, with standout performances.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for brutality, scares or suspense.

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Episodes

4 seasons · 24 episodes · best: S1E4 "Where Are My Background Singers?" 8.1

Episodes

7.9
7.4
7.6
7.6

Story

Let the good times role.

A narrative series set in a limitless magical reality full of dynamic, hilarious characters and celebrity guests presenting sketches performed by a core cast of black women.

Feels like

  • Surreal Sketch Comedy
  • Black Women's Perspective
  • Absurdist Humor
  • Celebrity Guest Stunts
  • Sharp Social Commentary
  • High-Energy Pacing
  • Visually Distinctive
  • Cultural Specificity
  • Improv-Influenced
  • Modern Variety Show

Cast

24 of 167 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Bridget Stokes, Dime Davis, Lacey Duke
Written by
Ashley Nicole Black, Akilah Green, Sonia Denis
Produced by
Montrel McKay, John Skidmore, Deniese Davis

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

August 2, 2019 · May 19, 2023 · Ended

First aired
August 2, 2019
Last aired
May 19, 2023
Status
Ended
Length
4 seasons · 24 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content, Nudity
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
89 countries

Tropes

Accentuate the Negative, After the End, Alpha Bitch +9

  • Accentuate the Negative
  • After the End
  • Alpha Bitch
  • The Assimilator
  • Couch Gag
  • Female Misogynist
  • Bishie Sparkle
  • Conspiracy Theorist
  • Bait-and-Switch
  • Only Sane Man
  • Crazy-Prepared
  • Motivated by Fear

12 of 24 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream A Black Lady Sketch Show?"

Questions about A Black Lady Sketch Show

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream A Black Lady Sketch Show?

HBO Max

In the United States, A Black Lady Sketch Show streams on HBO Max. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 87 other countries.

Is A Black Lady Sketch Show worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 89). Critics rate it higher (95 out of 100) than audiences (63).

Which season of A Black Lady Sketch Show is best?

Season 1, with an IMDb average of 7.9. Season 2 is the weakest at 7.4. The highest-rated episode is Where Are My Background Singers? (season 1, episode 4) at 8.1, and the lowest is I'm Clapping From My Puss (season 4, episode 1) at 7.0.

How long does it take to watch A Black Lady Sketch Show?

11 h

About 11 hours: 24 episodes in 4 seasons of about 27 minutes each, aired from 2019 to 2023.

Will A Black Lady Sketch Show make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and absurd humor (9 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching A Black Lady Sketch Show?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.

What tropes does A Black Lady Sketch Show use?

Accentuate the NegativeAfter the EndAlpha BitchThe AssimilatorCouch GagFemale MisogynistBishie SparkleConspiracy TheoristBait-and-SwitchOnly Sane ManCrazy-PreparedMotivated by Fearand 12 more

TV Tropes lists 24 tropes for it, including Accentuate the Negative, After the End, and Alpha Bitch.