Diarra from Detroit

Brilliantly cast - Diarra is such a multilayered character - relatable, surprising, and fearless. Phylicia Rashad's Vonda character was such a departure from anything I've seen from her - she blew my mind! Her urban 'Robin Hood' portrayal was fantastic. And, Morris Chestnut's Swa is a great counterpart to Diarra. All the actors' performances are natural and they seem to be having fun! The writing is so good - I bet the ensemble had a lot fun playing their parts. The writers kept it real and compelling. The blend of mystery and comedy is so unique - I love the twists and turns. Looking forward to each new chapter!

Love the plot twists, comedic relief, relatable characters - such a good show. I need the next season asap!!! Reminded me of the comedic drama Insecure but with a true crime twist!!! I thoroughly enjoyed that each episode kept you on the edge of your seat. Thrilling, relevant, kept me guessing and unlike any genre I've seen. I even love that Black love finds it way back and that we see them both return to each other. Episode 7 left so many unanswered questions but also left the audience with hope. I didn't see a lot of what happened coming but this show opens the doors for some Red Carpet events and awards.

I'm an old fan of BET, but stopped watching it because of the stereotypical tropes about black people it pushed.

I've been looking for a good reason to comeback and support the channel...DIARRA FROM DETROIT did it!

I hope there is a second season. I love who done its and this one had a twist!

Loved the dialogue, acting, directing, and writing. I could relate to the characters and their pop culture references! My generation of folk did this!!!

I only have two critiques: The lighting in the beginning was terrible, but I blame the companies that make stage lights, which tend to be very harsh toward brown and black skin. The second complaint is the unnecessary references to being a black woman. Hear me out! As a black woman, let's take up space everywhere. As a writer and lover of fiction, once it's said it doesn't have to be referenced again, but the points following can still be made. Meaning, trust your audience to understand that whatever is happening in the episode is understood to be happening to a black person. And give other groups of people to connect with the situation.

I hope I explained my last point well enough. I gotta run and do their stuff.

This show is unexpectedly great. I cannot wait until the rest of the episodes premiere.

Honestly, I watched this show out of curiosity, and surprisingly it sucked me in. This show has an odd storyline, but it's super suspenseful and interesting.

Diarra is a unique character, perhaps spiraling from her divorce situation, but she found a light somewhere in that tunnel. Despite her finding that light, she somehow still got lost in the tunnel. I hope she makes it out of that tunnel with her light and unharmed, because she's going deeper and deeper into the tunnel without a clear sight of making it out.

I'm so happy I stumbled upon Diarra From Detroit! The writing is outstanding and the actors fit every character to a tee. I love these kind of shows that you just can't stop watching because you just have to know what is going to happen next. It's funny, it's serious, it's thrilling, it's sad, and it's nostalgic. Brilliant! Each episode gives you everything you need to not have any will power to turn it off. The issues and challenges everyone is facing along with playing detective really adds to the flow of the series. Run, don't walk to watch this series, and be prepared to have all the emotions with each episode.