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A Black Lady Sketch Show

2019·Show
24Episodes in4Seasons·TV-MA
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Metacritic895.7Rotten Tomatoes100%56%
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IMDb7.5Metacritic895.7Rotten Tomatoes100%56%
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High energy, funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis5
  • Pathos4
  • Hopefulness4

Humor

Plenty of satire and absurdist humor

  • Satire & Parody9
  • Absurdist Humor8
  • Wit & Wordplay7

World

Everyday modern life, show business, and pop culture

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and dialogue

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

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.
Sketch ComedyBlack WomenPop Culture SatireCelebrity GuestsSocial CommentaryAbsurdist HumorFast-PacedDynamic CharactersImaginative Scenarios

Crew

Directed by:
Dime Davis, Bridget Stokes, Lacey Duke
Written by:
Ashley Nicole Black, Akilah Green, Amber Ruffin
Produced by:
John Skidmore, Montrel McKay, Deniese Davis

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about A Black Lady Sketch Show

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream A Black Lady Sketch Show legally?

HBO Max

A Black Lady Sketch Show is included with a subscription to HBO Max 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 A Black Lady Sketch Show worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 89). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is A Black Lady Sketch Show rated?

TV-MAStrong languageSexual content

It's rated TV-MA in the United States. Content advisories: strong language and sexual content.

How many seasons does A Black Lady Sketch Show have?

4 seasons

It has 4 seasons with 24 episodes of about 27 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on A Black Lady Sketch Show?

Critics95
Audiences63

Not quite. Critics rate A Black Lady Sketch Show higher (95) than audiences (63). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

When did A Black Lady Sketch Show air?

It ran from 2019 to 2023 and has ended.

What language is A Black Lady Sketch Show in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch A Black Lady Sketch Show?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for A Black Lady Sketch Show in 89 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for A Black Lady Sketch Show, including Accentuate the Negative, After the End, Alpha Bitch.