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With Hollywood increasingly embracing diversity, some of the best new Black shows have premiered since 2017. From lighthearted sitcoms to sci-fi thrillers to shows that tackle race relations head on, some amazing work has come out showcasing spectacular African American writers, producers, and actors. Which Black TV shows are the best? Vote below to decide!
What shows will you find on this new Black shows list? Grown-ish was inspired by the popular ABC sitcom Black-ish, with the new spinoff focusing on the story of the Johnsons' eldest daughter. . The hit First Wives Club premiered in 2019, and was based on the 1996 movie of the same name. Other good series featured on this list include A Black Lady Sketch Show, When They See Us, and All American.
Do you have a favorite new African American TV series? Vote for the best Black series below, and add anything you feel is missing.
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42775The Chi
Jason Mitchell, Ntare Guma Mbaho MwinePremiered: 2018
The Chi (Showtime, 2018) is an American television drama series created by Lena Waithe. A... more
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22435All American
Daniel Ezra, Taye DiggsPremiered: 2018
All American (The CW, 2018) is an American television drama series created by April Blair.... more3
23352Snowfall
Damson Idris, Carter HudsonPremiered: 2017
Snowfall (FX, 2017) is an American crime drama television series created by John Singleton,... more4
22973Dear White People
Logan Browning, Brandon P. BellPremiered: 2017
Dear White People (2017, Netflix) is an American satirical comedy-drama television series... more5
26597Grown-ish
Yara Shahidi, Trevor JacksonPremiered: 2018
Grown-ish (Freeform, 2018) is an American sitcom series and a spin-off of Black-ish created by... more6
21982Black Lightning
Cress Williams, China Anne McClainPremiered: 2018
Black Lightning (The CW, 2018) is an American superhero drama based on the DC comics character... more7
12738Shots Fired
Sanaa Lathan, Helen HuntPremiered: 2017
Shots Fired (Fox, 2017) is an American ten-part event drama television series. The series is... more8
16371Marlon
Marlon Wayans, Essence AtkinsPremiered: 2017
Marlon (NBC, 2017) is an American comedy television series created by Christopher Moynihan and... more9
14357Claws
Niecy Nash, Carrie PrestonPremiered: 2017
Claws (TNT, 2017) is an American drama television series created by Eliot Laurence. Five... more10
8126The Last O.G.
Tracy Morgan, Cedric the EntertainerPremiered: 2018
The Last O.G. (TBS, 2018) is an American comedy television series created by Jordan Peele and... more11
11661The Quad
Anika Noni Rose, Ruben Santiago-HudsonPremiered: 2017
The Quad (BET, 2017) is an American television drama, created by Felicia D. Henderson, Charles... more12
6533She's Gotta Have It
DeWanda Wise, Anthony RamosPremiered: 2017
She's Gotta Have It (Netflix, 2017) is a comedy-drama series created by Spike Lee, based on... more13
325For Life
Nicholas Pinnock, Indira VarmaPremiered: 2020
For Life (ABC, 2020) is an American legal drama television series created by Hank Steinberg.... more14
281Power Book II: Ghost
Lovell Adams-Gray, Mary J. BligePremiered: 2020
Power Book II: Ghost (Starz, 2020) is an American crime drama television series and spin-off... more15
4015Black Monday
Don Cheadle, Andrew RannellsPremiered: 2019
Black Monday (Showtime, 2019) is an American comedy television series. An aspiring Wall Street... more16
3211Sistas
Kj Smith, MignonPremiered: 2019
Sistas (BET, 2019) is a comedy television series created by Tyler Perry. A group of single... more17
674824: Legacy
Corey Hawkins, Miranda OttoPremiered: 2017
24: Legacy (Fox, 2017) is a spin-off of the 2001 series 24. It follows the life of ex-Army... more18
254P-Valley
Brandee Evans, Nicco AnnanPremiered: 2020
P-Valley (Starz, 2020) is a crime drama television series created by Katori Hall. P-Valley... more19
244When They See Us
Jharrel Jerome, Jovan AdepoPremiered: 2019
When They See Us (Netflix, 2019) is an American drama web television miniseries created by Ava... more20
6253The Mayor
Brandon Micheal Hall, Lea MichelePremiered: 2017
The Mayor (ABC, 2017) is an American sitcom created by Jeremy Bronson. Tired of waiting for... more21
172Seven Seconds
Clare-Hope Ashitey, Beau KnappPremiered: 2018
Seven Seconds (Netflix, 2018) is an American crime drama television series developed by Veena... more22
187Self Made
Octavia Spencer, Zahra BenthamPremiered: 2020
Self Made: Inspired By The Life Of Madam C.J. Walker (Netflix, 2020) is an upcoming American... more23
154Boomerang
Tequan Richmond, Tetona JacksonPremiered: 2019
Boomerang (BET, 2019) is an American comedy television series based on the film of the same... more24
165The Neighborhood
Max Greenfield, Cedric the EntertainerPremiered: 2018
The Neighborhood (CBS, 2018) is an American comedy television series created by Jim Reynolds.... more25
124Lovecraft Country
Jonathan Majors, Jurnee Smollett-BellPremiered: 2020
Lovecraft Country (HBO, 2020) is a drama horror television series based on the novel by Matt... more
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