Revenge of the Black Best Friend

2022 · Comedy · 1 Season · 6 Episodes · 8.0

An episodic series created, co-written, and co-produced by Amanda Parris that follows Dr. Toni Shakur, a self-help guru whose singular mission is to cancel the entertainment industry's reliance on token Black characters....before she gets canceled herself.

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E11. The Sassy Black Best Friend12m · 2022-03-31Dr. Toni Shakur advertises her latest book in a ‘90s style infomercial and uses two case studies to illustrate how she would rewrite the stereotype of the sassy Black best friend.E22. I Swear I’m In This15m · 2022-03-31In an episode of her recently syndicated talk show, Dr. Toni Shakur reveals to a Black actor that he has been cut from his new film and gives him a chance to confront the director who gave him the axe E33. The One Who Dies First12m · 2022-03-31Phil is a Black actor on the set of a horror film who realizes a terrible truth: he’s “the guy who dies first.” Dr. Toni Shakur helps him resist the stereotype that requires his imminent death.E44. Never the Hero11m · 2022-03-31Dr. Toni Shakur pitches a new series about a super squad of former sidekicks.E55. Thug Race11m · 2022-03-31Dr. Toni Shakur is a guest judge on a reality tv show called Thug Race, where Black actors compete to determine who can play the most convincing “thug” and secure a speaking role in an upcoming film.E66. Cancelled16m · 2022-03-31A high profile actress releases a video exposing the ways Dr. Toni Shakur has exploited Black actors and capitalised on racism in film and TV. Even worse, now she has been cancelled on Black Twitter.