Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
2025 didn’t just give us good TV — it gave us shows that sparked conversations, debates, and trended on social media. From high-concept thrillers and prestige dramas to comedies and animated series that pushed the culture forward, these were the shows that stayed in rotation long after the premiere buzz faded. Whether they had us […]
Percy Jackson and the Olympians has found its Frederick Chase. Jesse L. Martin has joined Season 3 of Disney+’s hit fantasy series in a guest-starring role, portraying Annabeth Chase’s mortal father. The upcoming season is expected to adapt The Titan’s Curse, the third novel in Rick Riordan’s five-book saga. Martin will play Frederick Chase, a […]
Season two of Cross is officially on the way, and Prime Video has unveiled first-look images from the upcoming chapter of the crime thriller series. The newly released photos feature Aldis Hodge returning as Alex Cross, alongside Alona Tal as Kayla Craig, Isaiah Mustafa as John Sampson, Matthew Lillard as Lance Durand, and Lou Jurgens […]
HBO has released the first trailer for Industry Season 4, teasing a brewing war at Pierpoint as Harper (Myha’la) and Yasmin (Marisa Abela) navigate the ruthless world of finance. The critically acclaimed drama returns Sunday, Jan. 11 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and HBO Max, with eight weekly episodes. The new season places Harper […]
The first trailer for Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey has officially arrived, and yes — it’s already cemented itself as one of next year’s must-see theatrical events. Universal has unveiled the long-awaited teaser for Nolan’s epic adaptation of Homer’s legendary saga, giving audiences their first real glimpse at the filmmaker’s ambitious return following Oppenheimer. The film […]
Disney Jr. has released the first trailer for Hey A.J.!, a new animated family comedy inspired by former Super Bowl champion turned children’s book author Martellus Bennett. The series is set to debut next month and brings Bennett’s beloved book character to the screen with color, music, and heart. Hey A.J.! centers on A.J., an […]
The Carson family is officially back — and Season 5 of The Ms. Pat Show is bringing an all-star guest lineup with it. BET+’s hit comedy returns Wednesday, January 7, with notable guest appearances from Raven-Symoné, Tisha Campbell, Tristan “Mack” Wilds, Omeretta, Sandra Caldwell, Loretta Devine, and R&B legends SWV. Inspired by comedian Pat “Ms. […]
Kevin Arkadie, a respected television writer and producer whose work helped redefine the modern TV drama, has died. He was 68. Arkadie passed away on December 17, according to his family. No cause of death has been made public. Arkadie was a key creative force behind New York Undercover, co-creating the groundbreaking Fox drama that […]
Daveed Diggs is set to star in Hulu and A24’s upcoming drama series ‘The Spot,’ joining previously announced leads Claire Danes and Ewan McGregor. Character details are being kept under wraps, but the series centers on a successful surgeon (Danes) who, alongside her schoolteacher husband (McGregor), begins to suspect she may be responsible for a […]
The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) has revealed the recipients of its 2026 Special Achievement Awards, recognizing leaders, innovators, and institutions making a lasting impact on film and culture. The honorees will be celebrated during two signature events early next year. At the 17th Annual AAFCA Awards on February 8, 2026, at The Maybourne […]