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{{Short description|2024 adult animated reboot of Good Times}}
{{Short description|2024 American adult animated sitcom}}
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'''''Good Times: Black Again''''' is a 2024 [[animated sitcom]], and reboot and of the show [[Good Times]]. It centers on the current generation of the Evans family, and stars [[Jay Pharoah]], [[Marsai Martin]], [[Yvette Nicole Brown]], [[Slink Johnson]], and [[J. B. Smoove]].
'''''Good Times: Black Again''''' (simply referred to as '''''Good Times''''' in the marketing) is an American [[Adult animation|adult]] [[animated sitcom]] and [[Reboot (media)|reboot]] of the sitcom ''[[Good Times]]''. It centers on the current generation of the Evans family, and stars [[Jay Pharoah]], [[Marsai Martin]], [[Yvette Nicole Brown]], [[Slink Johnson]], and [[J. B. Smoove]]. The series was released on [[Netflix]] on April 12, 2024.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://bleedingcool.com/tv/good-times-netflix-previews-animated-series-take-on-classic-sitcom/ | title=Good Times: Netflix Previews Animated Series Take on Classic Sitcom | date=20 March 2024 | access-date=28 July 2024 | archive-date=30 September 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240930022106/https://bleedingcool.com/tv/good-times-netflix-previews-animated-series-take-on-classic-sitcom/ | url-status=live }}</ref>


== History ==
== Cast ==
===Main===
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In '''September 2020''', it was announced that [[Good Times]] would receive an [[animated sitcom]] revival with Carl Jones, originally attached as showrunner and producer, with Norman Lear originally executive producing alongside [[Seth MacFarlane]] and [[Stephen Curry]] for [[Netflix]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Porter|first=Rick|title='Good Times' Animated Revival Scores Series Order at Netflix|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/good-times-animated-revival-scores-series-order-at-netflix|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|date=September 14, 2020}}</ref>
* [[Jay Pharoah]] as Junior Evans<ref name=":0">https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Good-Times/</ref>
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* [[Marsai Martin]] as Grey Evans<ref name=":0" />
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* [[Yvette Nicole Brown]] as Beverly Evans<ref name=":0" />
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* [[Slink Johnson]] as Dalvin Evans<ref name=":0" />
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* [[J. B. Smoove]] as Reggie Evans<ref name=":0" />


===Recurring===
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In '''December 2023''', it was announced Ranada Shepard had replaced Carl Jones as showrunner for the series.<ref>{{cite web|title=Netflix's 'Good Times' Toon Taps New Showrunner, Voice Stars|url=https://www.animationmagazine.net/2023/12/netflixs-good-times-toon-taps-new-showrunner-voice-stars/|work=[[Animation Magazine]]|date=December 12, 2023}}</ref>
* [[Michael McDonald (comedian)|Michael McDonald]] as [[Elon Musk]]<ref name=":0" />

* [[Todd Haberkorn]] as [[Jeff Bezos]]<ref name=":0" />
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The series was released on '''April 12, 2024'''.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://bleedingcool.com/tv/good-times-netflix-previews-animated-series-take-on-classic-sitcom/ | title=Good Times: Netflix Previews Animated Series Take on Classic Sitcom | date=20 March 2024 }}</ref>
* [[Jim Meskimen]] as [[Bill Gates]]<ref name=":0" />

== Criticism ==

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Good Times: Black Again has received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and audiences, with criticism aimed towards the animation style, the crass presentation, racist and offensive humor, and general lack of connection to the original series aside from occasional mentions of the James Evans character.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2024/tv/reviews/good-times-animated-reboot-review-1235964209/|title=Netflix's 'Good Times' Reboot Is Dated, Humorless and Baffling: TV Review|website=Variety|last=Tinubu|first=Aramide|date=April 12, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.npr.org/2024/04/13/1244330945/good-times-review-netflix|title=Netflix's 'Good Times': An explicit revival which feels calculated to offend|website=NPR|last=Deggans|first=Eric|date=April 13, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-reviews/good-times-review-netflix-1235872582/|title='Good Times' Review: Netflix's Animated Sequel Improves When It Steps Out From Norman Lear's Shadow|website=The Hollywood Reporter|last=Feinberg|first=Daniel|date=April 12, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/12/entertainment/good-times-review-netflix/index.html|title=Netflix's animated 'Good Times' flunks the TV reboot test|website=CNN|last=Lowery|first=Brian|date=April 12, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.huffpost.com/entry/good-times-reboot-netflix_n_66184cffe4b00c2fbcbdad81|title=The 'Good Times' Reboot Is Absolutely Terrible|website=Huff Post|last1=Evans|first1=Erin E.|last2=Frederick|first2=Candice|last3=Finley|first3=Taryn|date=April 12, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/good_times_2024|website=Rotten Tomatoes|title=Good Times 2024 - Rotten Tomatoes|access-date=April 29, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=McGloster |first=Niki |title=Good Times: Black Again Isn't As Bad As Its Trailer — But It Also Isn't Good |url=https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2024/04/11710356/good-times-netflix-reboot-review-backlash |access-date=2024-06-09 |website=www.refinery29.com |language=en}}</ref>

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Ranada Shepard, the showrunner, stated the show is "...about family coming together, laughing together, dancing together, picking on each other, driving each other crazy, all while surviving."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nexttv.com/news/good-times-reboot-on-netflix-comes-from-steph-curry-seth-macfarlane-norman-lear|website=NextTV|title='Good Times' Reboot on Netflix Comes From Steph Curry, Seth MacFarlane, Norman Lear|date=2 April 2024 |access-date=July 28, 2024}}</ref>

== Cast ==
* [[Jay Pharoah]] as Junior
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* [[Marsai Martin]] as Grey
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* [[Yvette Nicole Brown]] as Beverly Evans
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* [[Slink Johnson]] as Dalvin Evans
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* [[J. B. Smoove]] as Reggie


==Episodes==
==Episodes==
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| Title = Meet the Evans of New
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| DirectedBy = Aaron Brewer
| WrittenBy =
| WrittenBy = Ranada Shepard
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|4|12}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|4|12}}
| ShortSummary =
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| EpisodeNumber = 2
| EpisodeNumber = 2
|Title=Black of Focus
|Title=Black of Focus
| DirectedBy =
| DirectedBy = AnnMarie Roberts
| WrittenBy =
| WrittenBy = Devon Shepard
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|4|12}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|4|12}}
| ShortSummary =
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| EpisodeNumber = 3
|Title=Grey's Anatomy
|Title=Grey's Anatomy
| DirectedBy =
| DirectedBy = AnnMarie Roberts
| WrittenBy =
| WrittenBy = Randa Shepard, Brian Ashburn, & Rashida Olayiwola
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|4|12}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|4|12}}
| ShortSummary =
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| EpisodeNumber = 4
|Title=They Came Before Elon
|Title=They Came Before Elon
| DirectedBy =
| DirectedBy = Brian Kaufman
| WrittenBy =
| WrittenBy = Devon Shepard
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|4|12}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|4|12}}
| ShortSummary =
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| EpisodeNumber = 5
|Title=Primary Coloreds
|Title=Primary Coloreds
| DirectedBy =
| DirectedBy = Tristram Waples
| WrittenBy =
| WrittenBy = Joshua Krist & Eric Lev
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|4|12}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|4|12}}
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| EpisodeNumber = 6
|Title=The Red Treaty
|Title=The Red Treaty
| DirectedBy =
| DirectedBy = Brian Kaufman & Tristram Waples
| WrittenBy =
| WrittenBy = Kevin Townsley
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|4|12}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|4|12}}
| ShortSummary =
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| EpisodeNumber = 7
|Title=#BlackLoveDay
|Title=#BlackLoveDay
| DirectedBy =
| DirectedBy = AnnMarie Roberts
| WrittenBy =
| WrittenBy = Alyson Fouse
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|4|12}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|4|12}}
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| EpisodeNumber = 8
|Title=Big Sister Is Watching
|Title=Big Sister Is Watching
| DirectedBy =
| DirectedBy = Brian Kaufman
| WrittenBy =
| WrittenBy = Brian Ashburn
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|4|12}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|4|12}}
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| EpisodeNumber = 9
|Title=Moving On Out
|Title=Moving On Out
| DirectedBy =
| DirectedBy = Aaron Brewer
| WrittenBy =
| WrittenBy = Joshua Krist & Eric Lev
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|4|12}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|4|12}}
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| EpisodeNumber = 10
|Title=The Projects Divided
|Title=The Projects Divided
| DirectedBy =
| DirectedBy = Tristram Waples
| WrittenBy =
| WrittenBy = Randa Shepard & Alyson Fouse
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|4|12}}
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== References ==
== Production and release ==
⚫
In September 2020, it was announced that ''[[Good Times]]'' would receive an [[animated sitcom]] revival with Carl Jones originally attached as showrunner and producer and with [[Norman Lear]] originally executive producing alongside [[Seth MacFarlane]] and [[Stephen Curry]] for [[Netflix]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Porter|first=Rick|title='Good Times' Animated Revival Scores Series Order at Netflix|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/good-times-animated-revival-scores-series-order-at-netflix|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|date=September 14, 2020}}</ref> [[6 Point Harness]] and the [[Melbourne]]-based studio Studio Moshi handled the animation.


⚫
In December 2023, it was announced Ranada Shepard had replaced Carl Jones as showrunner for the series.<ref>{{cite web|title=Netflix's 'Good Times' Toon Taps New Showrunner, Voice Stars|url=https://www.animationmagazine.net/2023/12/netflixs-good-times-toon-taps-new-showrunner-voice-stars/|work=[[Animation Magazine]]|date=December 12, 2023}}</ref>
{{reflist}}

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The series was released on April 12, 2024.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://bleedingcool.com/tv/good-times-netflix-previews-animated-series-take-on-classic-sitcom/ | title=Good Times: Netflix Previews Animated Series Take on Classic Sitcom | date=20 March 2024 | access-date=28 July 2024 | archive-date=30 September 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240930022106/https://bleedingcool.com/tv/good-times-netflix-previews-animated-series-take-on-classic-sitcom/ | url-status=live }}</ref>

== Reception ==
⚫
''Good Times: Black Again'' received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and audiences, with criticism aimed towards the animation style, the crass presentation, offensive humor, and general lack of connection to the original series aside from occasional mentions of the James Evans character.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2024/tv/reviews/good-times-animated-reboot-review-1235964209/|title=Netflix's 'Good Times' Reboot Is Dated, Humorless and Baffling: TV Review|website=Variety|last=Tinubu|first=Aramide|date=April 12, 2024|access-date=July 28, 2024|archive-date=September 30, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240930022010/https://variety.com/2024/tv/reviews/good-times-animated-reboot-review-1235964209/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.npr.org/2024/04/13/1244330945/good-times-review-netflix|title=Netflix's 'Good Times': An explicit revival which feels calculated to offend|website=NPR|last=Deggans|first=Eric|date=April 13, 2024|access-date=July 28, 2024|archive-date=September 30, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240930022011/https://www.npr.org/2024/04/13/1244330945/good-times-review-netflix|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-reviews/good-times-review-netflix-1235872582/|title='Good Times' Review: Netflix's Animated Sequel Improves When It Steps Out From Norman Lear's Shadow|website=The Hollywood Reporter|last=Feinberg|first=Daniel|date=April 12, 2024|access-date=July 28, 2024|archive-date=September 30, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240930022035/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-reviews/good-times-review-netflix-1235872582/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/12/entertainment/good-times-review-netflix/index.html|title=Netflix's animated 'Good Times' flunks the TV reboot test|website=CNN|last=Lowery|first=Brian|date=April 12, 2024|access-date=July 28, 2024|archive-date=September 30, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240930022015/https://edition.cnn.com/2024/04/12/entertainment/good-times-review-netflix/index.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.huffpost.com/entry/good-times-reboot-netflix_n_66184cffe4b00c2fbcbdad81|title=The 'Good Times' Reboot Is Absolutely Terrible|website=Huff Post|last1=Evans|first1=Erin E.|last2=Frederick|first2=Candice|last3=Finley|first3=Taryn|date=April 12, 2024|access-date=July 28, 2024|archive-date=September 30, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240930022111/https://www.huffpost.com/entry/good-times-reboot-netflix_n_66184cffe4b00c2fbcbdad81|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/good_times_2024|website=Rotten Tomatoes|title=Good Times 2024 - Rotten Tomatoes|access-date=April 29, 2024|archive-date=September 30, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240930022015/https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/good_times_2024|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=McGloster |first=Niki |title=Good Times: Black Again Isn't As Bad As Its Trailer — But It Also Isn't Good |url=https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2024/04/11710356/good-times-netflix-reboot-review-backlash |access-date=2024-06-09 |website=www.refinery29.com |language=en |archive-date=2024-09-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240930022115/https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2024/04/11710356/good-times-netflix-reboot-review-backlash |url-status=live }}</ref> However, Bubbleblabber called it the best American adult animated comedy of 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |last=The Bubbleblabber Team |first= |title=Bubbleblabber’s Best Adult Animated Series For 2024 |url=https://www.bubbleblabber.com/2024/12/bubbleblabbers-best-adult-animated-series-for-2024/ |access-date=2025-01-01 |website=www.bubbleblabber.com |language=en |archive-date= |archive-url= |url-status=live }}</ref>

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Ranada Shepard, the showrunner, stated the show is "...about family coming together, laughing together, dancing together, picking on each other, driving each other crazy, all while surviving."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nexttv.com/news/good-times-reboot-on-netflix-comes-from-steph-curry-seth-macfarlane-norman-lear|website=NextTV|title='Good Times' Reboot on Netflix Comes From Steph Curry, Seth MacFarlane, Norman Lear|date=2 April 2024|access-date=July 28, 2024|archive-date=30 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240930022612/https://www.nexttv.com/news/good-times-reboot-on-netflix-comes-from-steph-curry-seth-macfarlane-norman-lear|url-status=live}}</ref>

== References ==
{{Reflist}}


== External links ==
== External links ==
* {{IMDb title}}
* [[imdbtitle:13090810|Good Times]] at [[IMDb]]
* {{Netflix title}}
* [https://www.netflix.com/title/81306200 Good Times] at [[Netflix]]


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Good Times: Black Again
GenreSitcom
Based on
Good Times
by
Developed byRanada Shepard
Carl Jones
ShowrunnerRanada Shepard
StarringJay Pharoah
Marsai Martin
Yvette Nicole Brown
Slink Johnson
J. B. Smoove
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes10
Production
Executive producersRanada Shepard
Norman Lear
Brent Miller
Seth MacFarlane
Erica Huggins
Stephen Curry
Erick Peyton
Jeron Smith
Running time24 minutes
Production companiesCoco Cubana Productions
Act III Communications
Fuzzy Door Productions
Unanimous Media
Sony Pictures Television Studios
Original release
NetworkNetflix
ReleaseApril 12, 2024 (2024-04-12)
Related
Good Times

Good Times: Black Again (simply referred to as Good Times in the marketing) is an American adult animated sitcom and reboot of the sitcom Good Times. It centers on the current generation of the Evans family, and stars Jay Pharoah, Marsai Martin, Yvette Nicole Brown, Slink Johnson, and J. B. Smoove. The series was released on Netflix on April 12, 2024.[1]

Cast

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Main

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Recurring

[edit]

Episodes

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No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
1"Meet the Evans of New"Aaron BrewerRanada ShepardApril 12, 2024 (2024-04-12)
2"Black of Focus"AnnMarie RobertsDevon ShepardApril 12, 2024 (2024-04-12)
3"Grey's Anatomy"AnnMarie RobertsRanda Shepard, Brian Ashburn, & Rashida OlayiwolaApril 12, 2024 (2024-04-12)
4"They Came Before Elon"Brian KaufmanDevon ShepardApril 12, 2024 (2024-04-12)
5"Primary Coloreds"Tristram WaplesJoshua Krist & Eric LevApril 12, 2024 (2024-04-12)
6"The Red Treaty"Brian Kaufman & Tristram WaplesKevin TownsleyApril 12, 2024 (2024-04-12)
7"#BlackLoveDay"AnnMarie RobertsAlyson FouseApril 12, 2024 (2024-04-12)
8"Big Sister Is Watching"Brian KaufmanBrian AshburnApril 12, 2024 (2024-04-12)
9"Moving On Out"Aaron BrewerJoshua Krist & Eric LevApril 12, 2024 (2024-04-12)
10"The Projects Divided"Tristram WaplesRanda Shepard & Alyson FouseApril 12, 2024 (2024-04-12)

Production and release

[edit]

In September 2020, it was announced that Good Times would receive an animated sitcom revival with Carl Jones originally attached as showrunner and producer and with Norman Lear originally executive producing alongside Seth MacFarlane and Stephen Curry for Netflix.[3] 6 Point Harness and the Melbourne-based studio Studio Moshi handled the animation.

In December 2023, it was announced Ranada Shepard had replaced Carl Jones as showrunner for the series.[4]

The series was released on April 12, 2024.[5]

Reception

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Good Times: Black Again received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and audiences, with criticism aimed towards the animation style, the crass presentation, offensive humor, and general lack of connection to the original series aside from occasional mentions of the James Evans character.[6][7][8][9][10][11][12] However, Bubbleblabber called it the best American adult animated comedy of 2024.[13]

Ranada Shepard, the showrunner, stated the show is "...about family coming together, laughing together, dancing together, picking on each other, driving each other crazy, all while surviving."[14]

References

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  1. ^ "Good Times: Netflix Previews Animated Series Take on Classic Sitcom". 20 March 2024. Archived from the original on 30 September 2024. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Good-Times/
  3. ^ Porter, Rick (September 14, 2020). "'Good Times' Animated Revival Scores Series Order at Netflix". The Hollywood Reporter.
  4. ^ "Netflix's 'Good Times' Toon Taps New Showrunner, Voice Stars". Animation Magazine. December 12, 2023.
  5. ^ "Good Times: Netflix Previews Animated Series Take on Classic Sitcom". 20 March 2024. Archived from the original on 30 September 2024. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
  6. ^ Tinubu, Aramide (April 12, 2024). "Netflix's 'Good Times' Reboot Is Dated, Humorless and Baffling: TV Review". Variety. Archived from the original on September 30, 2024. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
  7. ^ Deggans, Eric (April 13, 2024). "Netflix's 'Good Times': An explicit revival which feels calculated to offend". NPR. Archived from the original on September 30, 2024. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
  8. ^ Feinberg, Daniel (April 12, 2024). "'Good Times' Review: Netflix's Animated Sequel Improves When It Steps Out From Norman Lear's Shadow". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on September 30, 2024. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
  9. ^ Lowery, Brian (April 12, 2024). "Netflix's animated 'Good Times' flunks the TV reboot test". CNN. Archived from the original on September 30, 2024. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
  10. ^ Evans, Erin E.; Frederick, Candice; Finley, Taryn (April 12, 2024). "The 'Good Times' Reboot Is Absolutely Terrible". Huff Post. Archived from the original on September 30, 2024. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
  11. ^ "Good Times 2024 - Rotten Tomatoes". Rotten Tomatoes. Archived from the original on September 30, 2024. Retrieved April 29, 2024.
  12. ^ McGloster, Niki. "Good Times: Black Again Isn't As Bad As Its Trailer — But It Also Isn't Good". www.refinery29.com. Archived from the original on 2024-09-30. Retrieved 2024-06-09.
  13. ^ The Bubbleblabber Team. "Bubbleblabber's Best Adult Animated Series For 2024". www.bubbleblabber.com. Retrieved 2025-01-01.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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