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All Episodes of Revenge of the Black Best Friend

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All Episodes of Revenge of the Black Best Friend

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...
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Season 1

  • The Sassy Black Best Friend
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    The Sassy Black Best Friend

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 3/31/2022

    Dr. 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.

    Director: Jerome Kruin

    Writer: Amanda Parris

  • I Swear I’m In This
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    I Swear I’m In This

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 3/31/2022

    In 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

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • The One Who Dies First
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    The One Who Dies First

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 3/31/2022

    Phil 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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Never the Hero
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    Never the Hero

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 3/31/2022

    Dr. Toni Shakur pitches a new series about a super squad of former sidekicks.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Thug Race
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    Thug Race

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 3/31/2022

    Dr. 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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Cancelled
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    Cancelled

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 3/31/2022

    A 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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown