Special K Posted May 17, 2006 Report Posted May 17, 2006 Has there ever been a dramatic series which featuresd a largely black cast, in a positive light? I don't think the has been, really ever. OZ is one of the best shows ever, probably my #2 drama of all time, but it's hardly complimentary of black people. The closes I can come is The Wire.
Black Lushus Posted May 17, 2006 Report Posted May 17, 2006 wasn't The Wire about two cops after black guys slangin drugs?
CanadianChris Posted May 17, 2006 Report Posted May 17, 2006 The White Shadow? Best I could come up with.
Special K Posted May 17, 2006 Author Report Posted May 17, 2006 wasn't The Wire about two cops after black guys slangin drugs? Sorta, yeah, but the 'black guys slangin drugs' were in many ways sympathetic. It's a very 'shades of grey' show. And at least half the cops/administration were black. Most of the good cops were black, too. I'm just getting into it, but it's a terrific show. Probably because it was created by the guy who wrote Homicide.
Special K Posted May 17, 2006 Author Report Posted May 17, 2006 I was never able to get into it. It is a really hard show to get into. It has a HUGE fucking cast. And yes, Stringer's a fucking pimp.
Dangerous A Posted May 17, 2006 Report Posted May 17, 2006 Thank God there are people here who realize how awesome Stinger Bell is. (check my avatar, much love) Avon Barksdale is no joke either though. He was fucking sweet in Season 3.
Man Who Sold The World Posted May 20, 2006 Report Posted May 20, 2006 South Central the series? Anybody remember it? Was on UPN for two shakes of a lambs tail, with Lorenz Tate. It had some sitcom moments but was mostly a drama (ala Moesha when it first started).
death_by_burrito Posted May 20, 2006 Report Posted May 20, 2006 Is Reno 911 still on? I remember watching a rerun the other day and noticed there hadn't been any promos for new eps lately.
FroGG_NeaL Posted May 21, 2006 Report Posted May 21, 2006 I hope it is, I love that show. One of the episodes is part of Comedy Central's On Demand free shit. Then again, so is an ep of Dr. Katz, so...
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