Dreaming Whilst Blacktv series

Dreaming Whilst Black

2023

Adjani Salmon (Creator), Max Evans (Creator) ...

Adjani Salmon, Dani Moseley, Jo Martin, Demmy Ladipo ...

6.5

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TV Series. Comedy. Drama

TV Series. Comedy. Drama

TV Series (2023–2025). 2 Seasons. Kwabena is an aspiring filmmaker trapped in his recruitment job. When he is given the opportunity he's always dreamed of, is he brave enough to chase it?

	Media	Author	Review
		Rebecca Nicholson The Guardian	"This show is ripping up the rules of comedy (...) What 'Dreaming Whilst Black' has done is write its own formula. I hope there's another series, and soon (...) Rating: ★★★★★ (out of 5)"
		Michael Hogan Telegraph	"[It] confidently balances serious points about discrimination, health inequality and history with humour and heart (...) Rating: ★★★★ (out of 5)"
		Morgan Cormack Radio Times	"Comedy so good, you want to savour it (...) Rating: ★★★★ (out of 5)"
		Matthew Gilbert Boston Globe	"A rich slice of life, and Salmon's confident and inventive storytelling is impressive. It's as funny as it is moving, and I'm hoping there will be more to come"
		Precious Adesina London Evening Standard	"This comedy does what it set out to do: it's funny, engaging and informative, it handles serious topics with care -and it is incredibly Black (...) Rating: ★★★★ (out of 5)"
		Carol Midgley The Times	"A fresh and funny look at life in black and white (...) Rating: ★★★★ (out of 5)"
		Angie Han The Hollywood Reporter	"Showtime’s sharp and winning British showbiz comedy"
		Rendy Jones rogerebert.com	"Hilarious and authentic"
		Joel Keller Decider	"A funny take on how following your ambitions is much harder when you're Black and facing a world of institutional racism"
		Robert Daniels Mashable	"The heart of the show resides in its withering critique of the film industry"
		Coleman Spilde The Daily Beast	"A comedy series with an ensemble of outstanding performances, biting social satire, and a keen sense of its own identity that makes for one of the most rewarding watches of the year"

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