There are some incredible shows that have come out this year, and several shows that have been around for a while with new seasons.
Here’s a list of some good viewing to keep you entertained.
1. Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur:
“Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur”
Is based on the hit comic books from Marvel and is all about Lunella, Marvel’s first African American teenage girl Super Hero. The series stars Diamond White as Lunella Lafayette, Fred Tatasciore as Devil Dinosaur, Libe Barer as Casey, Alfre Woodard as Mimi, Sasheer Zamata as Adria, Jermaine Fowler as James Jr., Gary Anthony Williams as Pops, and executive producer Laurence Fishburne as The Beyonder.
2. Truth Be Told:
When you turn a criminal investigation into a podcast, miracles are possible, and Octavia Spencer is one of the few who can pull this off.
“Truth Be Told”
Is a legal drama based on the book
“Are You Sleeping?”
By Kathleen Barber. It revolves around a murder case that propelled a true-crime podcaster to nationwide fame. But things come back to haunt her when new evidence arises that suggests her original suspect may have been wrongfully convicted. The first episode premiered in 2019, and it is currently in Season 3.
3. UnPrisoned:
The story is about Paige Alexander (Kerry Washington), a relationship therapist, single mom, and messy perfectionist who lives with her teenage son. She begins to experience chaos when her dad, who gets out of prison after 20 years, moves in with them. It was released on March 10, 2023, and can be watched on Hulu.
4. Ironheart:
After her debut in
“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,”
Dominique Thorne returns to the MCU to star in her own series,
“Ironheart.”
The child prodigy made a name for herself in the movie by building her own Iron Man suit and creating a machine that could detect vibranium underneath the ocean floor.
5. The 1619 Project (HULU):
“The 1619 Project”
Comes to the small screen as a six-part docuseries from host Nikole Hannah-Jones and the New York Times Magazine, continuing their quest—through the initial publication in 2019, a book, and a podcast—to
“reframe”
American history and place
“the consequences of slavery and the contributions of Black Americans at the very center of the United States’ national narrative.”
6. Black Cake:
“Black Cake”
Is based on the 2022 book by Charmaine Wilkerson. This drama takes place in the wake of the death of a widow named Eleanor Bennett. Bennett’s two estranged children, Byron and Benny, are left with a flash drive full of previously untold stories of their mother’s journey from the Caribbean to America.
#Clique, which of these series have you seen?
