Premise:
“Black-ish” is a comedy series that centers around the life of the Johnson family, an upper-middle-class African American family living in a predominantly white neighborhood. The show tackles the complexities of culture, race, and identity through the lens of family patriarch Andre “Dre” Johnson, who worries about his children losing touch with their cultural heritage.
Main Central Characters:
- Andre “Dre” Johnson (Anthony Anderson): The family patriarch who works in advertising and strives to keep his family connected to their roots.
- Rainbow Johnson (Tracee Ellis Ross): Dre’s wife, an anesthesiologist who is of mixed race.
- Zoey Johnson (Yara Shahidi): The eldest daughter, who is bright but sometimes shallow.
- Junior Johnson (Marcus Scribner): The naive and socially awkward teenage son.
- Diane Johnson (Marsai Martin) and Jack Johnson (Miles Brown): The younger twin siblings who are precocious and energetic.
Themes:
The show dives into social and cultural issues, particularly those related to race, identity, and the African American experience in the United States. It also explores themes of family, marriage, and career, often using satire and humor as tools for critical discussion.
Critical Consensus and Rating: 4/5
The series has been critically acclaimed, with a rating of 4 out of 5. It has been lauded for its intelligent and comedic tackling of important social issues, as well as its strong performances, particularly those of Anthony Anderson and Tracee Ellis Ross. Critics have noted that the show sometimes veers into didactic territory, but the humor and heart generally balance that out.
TV Parental Guidelines Rating:
The show carries a TV-PG rating due to its thematic material, which often includes social and cultural commentary that may require parental guidance for younger viewers.
Broadcast Information:
The show originally aired on ABC and premiered in 2014. As of my last update in September 2021, it was still ongoing.
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