Netflix reverses it's renewal decision for '#blackAF.' Season 2 is no longer happening.
It has been two years since '#blackAF' released on Netflix, but we have not heard new updates from the show. The sitcom/mockumentary series was applauded for its brutally honest and hilarious take on parenting, relationships, race, and culture. The first season ended on a positive note, with the Barris reconciling their differences after taking a vacation. Will there be a second season of '#blackAF'? Here is what we know.
The sitcom got renewed for season 2 in June 2020. However, a year after, Netflix changed its mind and reverses its decision. In June 2021, Deadline reported that Netflix is canceling its season 2 order. However, Barris is reportedly in early negotiations with Netflix to potentially turn #blackAF into a comedy movie franchise.
The first season premiered on Netflix on April 17, 2020. We were hoping that the second season would also arrive in the same month the following year since it was renewed pretty early. However, that is no longer happening since the show is officially canceled. There are currently no reports about its potential return in a movie form.
'#blackAF' stars Kenya Barris as a fictionalized version of himself. Kenya lives with his wife Joya (Rashida Jones) and their children in Los Angeles.
The first season was full of hilarious scenes depicting the complexities of their modern life as a 'new money' black family trying to make things right. It tackles topics surrounding parenting, relationship, culture, and race. The show is presented in a mockumentary style, with Kenya’s daughter Drea (played by Iman Benson) narrating.
The hilarious series takes inspiration from Kenya's personal experiences.
Throughout the first season, Kenya has tried to handle the rising conflict between him, his wife, and his family in general. They decided that they all needed a vacation to cool things off and booked a family trip to Fiji.
Kenya became upset when he discovered that Joya chose Fiji because of her book signing schedule. However, while watching an episode he wrote for 'Black-ish,' Kenya realized that he must try to make things better for their marriage.
He attends Joya's book signing, apologized, and told her he is proud of her for finding out a career path for herself.
The first season ended on a positive note, with the Barris family resolving their familial conflict.
The second season would've introduced a new problem for the Barris family to overcome.
Season 2 is no longer happening so none of the main cast is coming back. However, if Netflix greenlit the planned movie format, then the following cast members will likely reprise their roles.
Kenya Barris as Kenya Barris, Black-ish creator and patriarch of the Barris family
Rashida Jones as Joya Barris, Kenya's wife
Iman Benson as Drea Barris, the narrator of the show
Genneya Walton as Chloe Barris, effortlessly famous, under appreciative college student. She has an extreme sense of entitlement.
Scarlet Spencer as Izzy Barris- an extremely difficult and hard to handle teenager.
Justin Claiborne as Pops Barris, who is described as a lovable and gullible member of the Barris.
Ravi Cabot-Conyers as Kam Barris, who is described as a "trouble maker and a pathological liar."
Now that '#blackAF ' officially got canceled, we have no other choice but to reminisce the first season.
This article was reviewed and is up to date as of May 11th, 2023.
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