This season of #Blackish has been particularly exceptional in tackling very complex race issues. Like not Racism 101 stuff. More nuanced. The way only black people can truly write and think. Like Bow becomes partner at the hospital and starts grooming a black woman protege.
And the young woman is, you're so awesome and GOALs but sorry, it's not for me. I'm gonna work closer to where my mom lives so I can spend time with her instead of chasing this goal.
And Bow introspects about the toll being a pioneer took on her own self and wishes.
And Bow introspects about the toll being a pioneer took on her own self and wishes.
Even addressing the aftermath of the George Floyd assassination, the tone was so very "wtf just happened and okay it's good I guess but I'm not your black yoda" perfect.
On marijuana. When Dre freaks out at his 21 yo son smoking weed, it seemed like an "lol it's legal" setup.
On marijuana. When Dre freaks out at his 21 yo son smoking weed, it seemed like an "lol it's legal" setup.
Like Anthony Anderson's signature high pitched hilarious freaking out for no reason. Like dude, recreational weed is legal in California for years, so chill about the cops etc.
I learned from the episode that marijuana related detentions and arrests are disproportionately targeting young black men EVEN IN LEGALIZATION states. Now cops are like, let's see if it's above personal consumption limit. 😳😳
And yeah, that's a thing. Look it up.
And yeah, that's a thing. Look it up.
That it's basically just not the same for a black man in this country to be doing anything even remotely frowned upon without consequences. Including legal weed. And his fears, first shown as comedic dad paranoia, are explained beautifully. With a meta perspective.
Or the episode where ad man Dre makes what he considers an ultra contemporary hip hop pitch and the client (also black) is like "Love it! Sold! Love the over the top retro angle."
And Dre gets worried that what is he if not the guy with the pulse on black youth? Etc.
And Dre gets worried that what is he if not the guy with the pulse on black youth? Etc.
Blackish is already extremely popular and is a multi spin-off franchise by now. But I still think it's underrated. Starts off feeling like a Fresh Prince tribute but is on a whole other level. And still extremely hilarious. While talking about real things.
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