black-ish
Created by Kenya Barris
On ABC
A warm, funny family sitcom that uses domestic comedy to explore identity and belonging without sacrificing the reassurance of the weekly reset.
A family man struggles to gain a sense of cultural identity while raising his kids in a predominantly white, upper-middle-class neighborhood.
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Where to watch
- StreamNetflix, Disney+, Hulu, Philo
- BuyApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video, Fandango At Home
Questions people ask
Is black-ish violent? Barely. Less violent than 89% of series.
Is black-ish easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 86% of series.
Does black-ish leave you hopeful? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of series.
Is black-ish scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 70% of series.
Is black-ish sad? Not especially. Less sad than 68% of series.
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.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
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How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
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Ensemble
Everything like black-ish, and what each one shares →
Like black-ish
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as black-ish
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like black-ish, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like black-ish, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like black-ish, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
