Black Dynamite

Black Dynamite

Created by Michael Jai White, Byron Minns

On Adult Swim

2012–20152 seasons19 episodes7.8 / 10

A high-energy animated comedy that lovingly parodies blaxploitation cinema through absurdist action and irreverent humor.

Black Dynamite is an American animated television series based on the 2009 film of the same name, although the series follows a separate continuity, with some back-references to the film. The series was announced shortly after the release of the film, the 10-minute pilot episode was released on Adult Swim Video on August 8, 2011, and the full series premiered on Cartoon Network's late night programming block, Adult Swim, on July 15, 2012. Michael Jai White, Byron Minns, Tommy Davidson and Kym Whitley reprise their film roles as Black Dynamite, Bullhorn, Cream Corn and Honeybee, respectively.

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Questions people ask

  • Is Black Dynamite sad? Barely. Less sad than 88% of series.

  • Is Black Dynamite violent? Yes. More violent than 81% of series.

  • Is Black Dynamite easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 61% of series.

  • Is Black Dynamite scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 59% of series.

  • Does Black Dynamite leave you hopeful? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

56/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity78

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise44

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love48

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Black Dynamite

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Black Dynamite

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Black Dynamite, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Black Dynamite, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Black Dynamite, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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