New african american series
Here are some new African American series that you might enjoy:
Drama
- Queen Sugar (2016-2022) - A family drama series based on the novel by Natalie Baszile, following the lives of the Bordelon family in Louisiana.
- Greenleaf (2016-2019) - A drama series about a megachurch family and their secrets, starring Merle Dandridge and Lynn Whitfield.
- The Chi (2018-present) - A coming-of-age drama series set in Chicago, exploring the lives of a group of young people growing up in the city.
- Native Son (2019) - A limited series based on the novel by Richard Wright, exploring themes of racism, identity, and social justice in 1950s Chicago.
Comedy
- Insecure (2016-2021) - A comedy-drama series created by Issa Rae, following the lives of two African American women navigating their 20s in Los Angeles.
- Atlanta (2016-2018) - A comedy-drama series created by Donald Glover, exploring the lives of two cousins trying to make it big in the music industry in Atlanta.
- The Rundown with Robin Thede (2017-2018) - A comedy series starring Robin Thede, exploring current events and pop culture through a comedic lens.
- A Black Lady Sketch Show (2019-present) - A comedy series created by Robin Thede, featuring an all-black female cast and exploring a range of topics and characters.
Science Fiction/Fantasy
- Black Lightning (2018-2021) - A superhero drama series based on the DC Comics character, following the life of a high school principal with electric powers.
- Luke Cage (2016-2018) - A superhero drama series based on the Marvel Comics character, following the life of a former convict with superhuman strength.
- The Passage (2019) - A vampire horror series based on the novel by Justin Cronin, following a group of scientists and agents trying to stop a vampire apocalypse.
- Nappily Ever After (2018) - A romantic comedy-drama series based on the novel by Trisha R. Thomas, exploring themes of identity, beauty, and self-love.
Documentary
- The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross (2013) - A documentary series exploring the history and culture of African Americans, from slavery to the present day.
- The Black Power Mixtape (2011) - A documentary series exploring the Black Power movement of the 1960s and 1970s, featuring footage and interviews with activists and artists.
- The New York Times Presents: The African Americans (2020) - A documentary series exploring the history and culture of African Americans, featuring stories and interviews with experts and individuals.
- The African Americans: The Civil War and Reconstruction (2016) - A documentary series exploring the experiences of African Americans during the Civil War and Reconstruction era.
I hope you find something that interests you!