- Network: HBO
- Series Premiere Date: Aug 2, 2019
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Mixed or average reviews- based on 39 Ratings
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Positive: 21 out of 39
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Mixed: 4 out of 39
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Negative: 14 out of 39
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Aug 26, 2019Perfect in every sense except one. Well-shot, engaging performances, ambitious ideas, messages worth messaging . . .
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Oct 30, 2019Several sketches show impressive narrative and comedic acrobatics, but not one manages to land on its feet.
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Robin Thede's history-making series is a welcome respite from other late-night shows that tend to overlook black women's narratives.
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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.
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In A Black Lady Sketch Show, all four stars get a chance to shine throughout the season, each having their own moments as the MVP of a sketch. ... It’s probably also worth noting that it accomplishes its goal of actually being funny.