Revenge of the Black Best Friend

14+2022•8.0/10

Comedy

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8.0/10(1)

An episodic series created, co-written, and co-produced by Amanda Parris that follows Dr. Toni Shakur, a self-help guru whose singular mission is to cancel the entertainment industry's reliance on token Black characters....before she gets canceled herself.

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Status

Returning Series

First Aired

March 31, 2022

Last Aired

March 31, 2022

Networks

CBC Gem

Created By

Amanda Parris

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

The Sassy Black Best Friend

Air date: 2022-03-31

Dr. Toni Shakur advertises her latest book in a ‘90s style infomercial and uses two case studies to illustrate how she would rewrite the stereotype of the sassy Black best friend.

I Swear I’m In This

Air date: 2022-03-31

In an episode of her recently syndicated talk show, Dr. Toni Shakur reveals to a Black actor that he has been cut from his new film and gives him a chance to confront the director who gave him the axe

The One Who Dies First

Air date: 2022-03-31

Phil is a Black actor on the set of a horror film who realizes a terrible truth: he’s “the guy who dies first.” Dr. Toni Shakur helps him resist the stereotype that requires his imminent death.

Never the Hero

Air date: 2022-03-31

Dr. Toni Shakur pitches a new series about a super squad of former sidekicks.

Thug Race

Air date: 2022-03-31

Dr. Toni Shakur is a guest judge on a reality tv show called Thug Race, where Black actors compete to determine who can play the most convincing “thug” and secure a speaking role in an upcoming film.

Cancelled

Air date: 2022-03-31

A high profile actress releases a video exposing the ways Dr. Toni Shakur has exploited Black actors and capitalised on racism in film and TV. Even worse, now she has been cancelled on Black Twitter.