Oct 4
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In order to really appreciate Black-ish’s two-part “Election Special,” understand it’s really a standalone sketch…
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May 16 2018
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First things first: Thank God and Channing Dungey for a forthcoming fifth season of Black-ish.
Oct 3 2017
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And we’re back! With so many major events constantly happening, it feels like time is moving at lightning speed. It…
May 11 2017
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B-
This season of Black-ish has been a mixed bag. It featured excellent episodes like “Lemons” and “Being Bow-racial,”…
May 4 2017
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“Liberal Arts” is a difficult episode of Black-ish to review. Mostly because it’s not an episode of Black-ish. The…
Apr 27 2017
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The biggest criticism Black-ish faces is that it’s too political. Unfamiliar viewers will watch episodes like “Being…
Apr 6 2017
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Well, that almost made me forget about last week’s major misstep. “What Lies Beneath” is a great episode of Black-ish…
Mar 30 2017
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I’m a black man in America and I don’t get to play by the same rules. - Dre
Mar 16 2017
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“Manternity” is an episode that reveals one of Black-ish’s few shortcomings. The show has never had an issue…
Mar 9 2017
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Black-ish is back after a short break! “ToysRn’tUs” is a great return to form for the show. It feels like a typical B…
Feb 23 2017
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A thorough and interesting family plot? Dre delicately walking the line between overreacting and moralizing? And a…
Feb 16 2017
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B
In this season of Black-ish, the show has addressed some of its heaviest themes. When “I’m A Survivor” begins, it…
Feb 9 2017
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Happy Black History Month! It only seems appropriate that we welcome Black-ish back into our lives during the…
Jan 19 2017
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“To be a Negro in this country and to be relatively conscious is to be in a rage almost all the time.” - James…
Jan 12 2017
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“Lemons” starts with a monologue from Dre about America’s love affair with upsets. This is true. This past Sunday at…
Dec 1 2016
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This Black-ish review is late. It’s incredibly late because this was a complex episode to approach. As soon as the…
Nov 17 2016
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Black-ish has always been an amazing show because of its ability to capture honest nuances and dynamics within the…
Nov 10 2016
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Well, hey! Black-ish reviews are back! This season has had some great episodes in ”40 Acres And A Vote,” “God” and…
Sep 21 2016
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Black-ish is finally back for its third season, but it’s very difficult to accept “VIP” as a season premiere in the…
May 19 2016
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Last season, Black-ish ended its first season with the gimmick episode “Pops’ Pops’ Pops,” an ode to the Harlem…