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Season 1

Revenge of the Black Best Friend

6 Episodes Premiered March 31, 2022

Season Overview

In Season 1 of Revenge of the Black Best Friend we meet the self-help guru Dr. Toni Shakur, and see her work to support Black actors who have been cast as token Black characters.

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Episodes

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EP 1

The Sassy Black Best Friend

Mar 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.

View Details 12 MIN
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EP 2

I Swear I’m In This

Mar 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

View Details 15 MIN
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EP 3

The One Who Dies First

Mar 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.

View Details 12 MIN
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EP 4

Never the Hero

Mar 31, 2022

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

View Details 11 MIN
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EP 5

Thug Race

Mar 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.

View Details 11 MIN
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EP 6

Cancelled

Mar 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.

View Details 16 MIN