When I first watched Blackish I felt the same as I did watching Family Reunion. It was ok. I really hated the title "Blackish". But after many episodes the acting got better and it's one of my favorites now. I think the same will happen with this series. If you keeps watching you'll see the actors become better as the get use to working with each other. In comedies timing is everything and you can see the improvement from the 1st episode and episode 5 & 6. I'm enjoying the series hope they get to do a second season. One question? Who are the people at the end of each episode? The dedications.
144 Reviews
Better than expected
junilahj11 July 2019
Besides the some what comical yet immensely corny jokes, this show is in fact informative. Bring attention to a beautiful black family. Informing us about black figures we tend to shut the door to. As well as addressing obstacles in the black community. The message behind the show out shines any of its flaws.
Cute family show
teasia12 July 2019
Love it
jtungsten1613 July 2019
it gets better
abudora11 March 2021
Okay the start of the show is kinda silly and not that funny but it really gets better every episode and now i enjoy watching it.
i loved the cast
*Violence is no laughing matter(even between the grandma and the children lol)
*Violence is no laughing matter(even between the grandma and the children lol)
Great!!
alisabethmcclinton12 July 2019
Cheesy, But Good for Families
danni_meme26 September 2019
The show is very predictable and a little corny, but we thoroughly enjoy watching it with our nine-year-old daughter. There aren't many shows on television that African-American families can enjoy together. Black-ish used to be one of them, but the content became a little too mature. This show makes us laughs and has several teachable moments.
I recommend it for families looking for something they can enjoy together. We hope they continue with several seasons.
I recommend it for families looking for something they can enjoy together. We hope they continue with several seasons.
From meh to annoying
anu-itnal23 January 2020
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I'm a woman of colour and I get being treated like outsider but this show is pushing it so hard!! I get it with black pride and black history but putting others races ( white) down to make yourself look good, doesn't make you look good! Be it with jades classmates saying singing like Katy Perry is not a talent or family bullying Jade to not date white guy. This show is pushing the " pride" too hard, it gets really annoying. And what's with CHURCH ALL THE TIME !!?!?! Whatever happened to good old basic jokes that made fun of everyone and everything !?!? I hope this show doesn't get permission to make 3rd season.
Super cheesy over the top corny sweet family show
delaney_monique12 July 2019
If you are expecting This is Us or The Ozarks you will obviously be disappointed. This show is lightweight with over the top exaggerated acting which I suspect is on purpose. It reminds me of a Nickelodeon or Disney Channel kids show.
If you want complex dialogue, great intense acting and controversy this show isn't for you.
HOWEVER-
It is sweet. It is clean. It is safe. The whole family can watch it. They model/preach universally taught values such as honesty, hard work, love etc...
It has a couple actresses that are beloved. I think society has gotten away from the classic lightweight family sitcom. Shows like Family Matters, Silver Spoons, Punky Brewster etc are just not abundant anymore. This seems to be in a similar vein but is a little too over the top to be taken seriously. But many shows have rocky starts the first season, I suggest giving it a chance and seeing where they go with it.
If nothing else it will be something to laugh about with your friends and family later this week.
I give it a solid 7 out of 10 because despite all I just said, by episode 7 I found myself starting to be invested in the characters and it is a great show to have on in the evening while I'm making dinner and our kids are in the living room.
If you want complex dialogue, great intense acting and controversy this show isn't for you.
HOWEVER-
It is sweet. It is clean. It is safe. The whole family can watch it. They model/preach universally taught values such as honesty, hard work, love etc...
It has a couple actresses that are beloved. I think society has gotten away from the classic lightweight family sitcom. Shows like Family Matters, Silver Spoons, Punky Brewster etc are just not abundant anymore. This seems to be in a similar vein but is a little too over the top to be taken seriously. But many shows have rocky starts the first season, I suggest giving it a chance and seeing where they go with it.
If nothing else it will be something to laugh about with your friends and family later this week.
I give it a solid 7 out of 10 because despite all I just said, by episode 7 I found myself starting to be invested in the characters and it is a great show to have on in the evening while I'm making dinner and our kids are in the living room.
Retrograde wannabe comedy.
whitemerrick17 July 2019
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I thought I'd give Family Reunion a try because I like Tia Mowry and Loretta Devine but I found myself not just bored but genuinely annoyed. I don't mind the suspense of disbelief regarding an NFL tight end and his family moving in with his parents, it's that this whole show seems stuck in a bygone era of both sitcoms and society. Supposedly, the family moves to Georgia so the kids can be kids and learn family values and to show us that, the 'new age modern' parents are suddenly okay with the grandmother beating them with a belt. (Admittedly, it doesn't actually happen but it doesn't not happen because they come to the conclusion that hitting kids is wrong but because the kid has something on the grandmother). The show attempts to promote diversity but the children who had apparently grown up free are suddenly forced to be church-going, verse-learning Christians. And there's virtually no 'reverse learning', the conservative grandparents never learn anything from their younger relatives because it is assumed that the city, modern, liberal young parents and their kids are just inherently wrong but not just wrong, their ways are downright evil and hell worthy. To that, let's add forced corniness, stiff acting from some of the actors and boring plotlines. The kids (except for Jade) are forgettable, Richard Roundtree is only a guest, and Tia Mowry is not given as much cam time as she deserves. Now, if I saw this in tv and it was a rerun from a show made in the 80's or 90's I'd probably enjoy it. But it was made in 2019 and it feels like a forced return to an ancient preachy morality.
Great family show!
kaycoupon13 July 2019
I enjoyed the show because it's funny but more than that I was so happy to have something to watch with my husband and our 7 and 2 year olds. The entire family binged watched the season. It also helped usbhave some great conversations!
Really?
lhand-2180312 July 2019
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Y'all must have not made it past part 1 ep 7 after the white lady was her pageant couch tellin her she wasn't black enough. So she(the white lady) painted her(Jade) dark orange and put a foxxy brown wig on her until the mom showed up and changed all that. Cause after that episode shorty been wearing her natural curly hair(which you can see her personal videos)
About her not fitting in and y'all want to see darker people. It's literally every shade of black on this show bruh.
About her not fitting in and y'all want to see darker people. It's literally every shade of black on this show bruh.
Anything with a laugh track needs to die
sofiejohanne7 April 2021
Interesting fact
amoamo619 April 2021
I WANT to give it 10 of 10 :(
TraumahawkOG7811 August 2019
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The show is wholesome with good classic comedy and fun. The characters are MOSTLY well written and are all great! The only thing is the random girl acting like a modern black panther party member and disrespecting the lighter toned young lady that for some reason is overly dumbed down. The worst part was an OVER misrepresentation of law enforcement. The final episode had me so mad I could barely finish. I mean the way you even had the officers dress with no body cams and that final scene where you know there's dash cam footage. But the biggest stock is them cuffing the kids. Especially the youngest, maybe put em in the patrol car but do that to them. I am ashamed at you all for picking that lowest of all hanging fruit.
Funny, Lovable Family , Culture, History, and Obstacles
HayleBlackburn11 July 2019
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The first episode seemed a bit dry at first, the acting a bit forced. But as the episodes progressed, the acting improved, the storylines and plots became better and more engaging each episode, and the characters became more lovable. Black people don't tend to see themselves represented in TV shows in such a relatable way. Chances are, if you aren't a black person, or don't hang around any, you may not get some of the jokes, or really relate to all the hilarious situations. But if you really pay attention, and come to it with open eyes, this show will really be great for you. In this show, I see amazing, educated, hilarious, and attractive black characters shown. Episodes touch on hilarious incidents and adventures, but also touch on racism, especially within one woman shown in a later episode who thinks "diversity is trending", but doesn't actually care or understand the black community. And seeing as there are many people like that out there, I found it amazing, how well they showed a character like that, and showed the audience how stupid it was. Other episodes highlight gender equality, and school dress code protests. Others highlight black history, and incredible ancestors. While most of the episodes are generally light with subtle hints of the racism in our society, but funny things people, (especially black people) can relate to, (when you see black people running, you better start running too)...the final episode of Part 1 was definitely harder, but an important one, because it shone light on police brutality. Some of the kids we've grown to love, two 12 year olds and a 10 year old are arrested by a cop in front of their own house, after mowing lawns for honest money. The kids are shaken by it, wondering why the police were treating them like the bad guys. It also showed how easily the police get off, the one that had harassed the kids being suspended for only 2 days. It hurt to watch, but was also a startling reminder of a reality for young black kids and adults who have to face this. The system is like a dystopia. Shortly after, the parents are pulled over for no reason, showing another way black people are targeted, but can't do anything, because the people in power have the guns. So this TV show really touched me, especially towards the later episodes. Because after it touched and black family magic, it also touched on obstacles that black people have to face. So 10/10 for this tv show, for making me laugh, making me angry, and making me cry.
And for those of you who quit at the first episode...keep watching-It only gets better.
Not bad
annalisa1426 August 2021
The stories are nice, however you want to see it even if it often touches absurd situations. It still remains pleasant. I'm a little tired of seeing everyone perfectly rigged and with perfect hair, cool clothes even in the house. I mean, okay it's a TV show, but a little bit of realism, come on.
Not for me...
senatejay16 July 2019
This one is just not for me, it belongs in the 90's. I prefer to not have my shows to push religion constantly. It takes place in a cliche make believe universe where kids never do anything bad besides mess up bible verses.
I love this show
blessedbygrace-2731716 July 2019
How refreshing it is to watch a show I can relate to and that my son can learn from. The old school values that are represented in this show make me so happy. I'm on my late 30's but the teachings, lessons, and traditions are what we need to see regardless of ethnicity. This show really makes my heart smile and thanks for sending the message that African American women should embrace their natural beauty/hair 😊
Great Show! Needs some changes.
Shernks17 July 2019
I really like the characters and the actors are very cute, clever, and it's midly funny. However, I wish they would chill out on the religion a bit, its over the top! Otherwise, I like the goofy, quirky sense of humor of the show. It's about time a series came out like this without all that religion.
Unfunny
yahilrobles11 July 2019
Hilarious show with some great history and appropriate issues brought up
tomtalbotty11 July 2019
Really enjoyed this show from the start so hilarious covers their family history of how there ancestors battled slavery and racism. Then in their generation still having to deal with racism too really brings some home truths this show and how we should accept and respect everyone no matter what.also treating them equal as well ten out of ten for this show looking forward to a season 2.
Give it some time.
jamiebcollins12 July 2019
The first ep doesn't do the show justice. I got through just one ep and then gave it a one star review.
A few more eps in today and I've revised that decision. I still think there are certain characters that carry the show (namely the two young boys), but others seem to be settling into their characters as the shows goes on.
Give it a few eps and then see how you feel.
A few more eps in today and I've revised that decision. I still think there are certain characters that carry the show (namely the two young boys), but others seem to be settling into their characters as the shows goes on.
Give it a few eps and then see how you feel.
Complete and utter trash.
ilbronilbron9 April 2021
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