Diarra from Detroit

I haven't seen any of Diarra Kilpatrick's work before this, and to be honest the thing that drew me in was Detroit in the title. I grew up down the road, and my dad worked in Detroit in the 80s. This was a great nostalgia trip. I got almost every reference (White Castle, Woodward Boys, Northland Mall) and it felt like being home again.

What kept me around was the writing. It's sharp, hilarious, and smart. It makes me want to go through her filmography and watch more from Diarra. I might have to check out the Last OG next.

The character writing is excellent and the plotting of the story is far above the modern Hollywood standards. Things actually lock into place instead of happening because it looks cool. By the time you get to the end it has you guessing what happened to the missing person.

By the end you can believe that this circle of friends is going to stay tight. The actor playing Moni was a standout to me. She quickly went from antagonist to someone you were rooting for and laughing with within a couple of episodes.

I would love to see a follow up season to answer the rest of the questions laid out. Great job all around.

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!

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.

This show is so good. I thought it was crazy that she was looking for a guy after one date, but as I continued watching the show Diarra was helping a mother find her son. I think the main character solving the investigation gave her freedom of not thinking about her marriage. Her friends are super funny and supportive of her. I loved how each friend has the own story and how it's similar to the main character. I hope it gets a second season because we need to hear Chris/Deonte's side of the story along with his mother. Also the aftermath of Velvet's house and how Diarra's husband is in the streets.

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.