SummaryAshley Nicole Black, Quinta Brunson, Gabrielle Dennis, Robin Thede are some of the cast of this comedy sketch series from Thede.
Created By:Robin Thede
A Black Lady Sketch Show
Season 1 Premiere:
Aug 2, 2019
Metascore
Universal Acclaim
89
User score
Mixed or Average
5.6
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Metascore
Universal Acclaim
92% Positive
11 Reviews
11 Reviews
8% Mixed
1 Review
1 Review
0% Negative
0 Reviews
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Aug 2, 2019
100
A Black Lady Sketch Show’s political impact is allowing for a unique and compelling set of Black women to center their voices and create a fun and sprawling universe to hang out in.
Apr 8, 2022
91
Most importantly, the sketches are consistently, ridiculously funny.
Oct 18, 2019
91
Robin Thede's history-making series is a welcome respite from other late-night shows that tend to overlook black women's narratives.
Aug 1, 2019
90
Thede's superb new series A Black Lady Sketch Show, a funny, provocative, consistently high-energy offering.
Aug 1, 2019
88
A hilarious and witty comedy series that has a lot of jokes other comedians may not think of. The lightning-fast sketches manage to be universal and specific, enjoyable by more than just its obvious target demographic, but also serving an audience long ignored by Hollywood or thought of as "not ready" or "not funny."
Aug 6, 2019
80
As with all sketch shows, some of the sketches work better than others. ... There is often a feeling when watching a show or a movie with a predominately black cast, that something is being explained or translated to a presumed white audience, and thus a sense of intimacy, of accuracy is lost. In not even attempting to translate, A Black Lady Sketch Show only gains.
Apr 17, 2023
60
It’s decidedly unclear from this first episode what the three newest cast members will add to the mix. Just like SNL.
User score
Mixed or Average
54% Positive
37 Ratings
37 Ratings
10% Mixed
7 Ratings
7 Ratings
35% Negative
24 Ratings
24 Ratings
Apr 10, 2022
8
This is like the spiritual successor of the Key & Peele show -- *very* funny. It's equal parts smart and absurd. The characterizations are excellent with show creator Robin Thede stealing almost every scene she's in; she's incredibly versatile and always funny. And they manage to get a remarkable array of famous guest actors. The show unapologetically targets black women, but as a white man, I still find it hilarious.
Sep 1, 2019
1
I was really excited about this show. I will say that it's really well made and I really wanted to like **** just really is not funny.
Production Company:
- 3 Arts Entertainment
- For Better or Words
- Hoorae
- Jax Media
Initial Release Date:Aug 2, 2019
Number of seasons:4 Seasons
Rating:TV-MA
Awards
Online Film & Television Association
• 2 Wins & 22 Nominations
Black Reel Awards for Television
• 6 Wins & 17 Nominations
Primetime Emmy Awards
• 4 Wins & 16 Nominations
