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{{Short description|2024 adult animated reboot of Good Times}}
{{Short description|2024 adult animated reboot of Good Times}}
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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]]. It has been backed by
'''''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]].


== History ==
== History ==
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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>
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>


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


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


[[Category:Netflix Animation]]
[[Category:Netflix Animation]]

Revision as of 18:15, 28 July 2024

Good Times: Black Again
GenreSitcom
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 producersSeth MacFarlane and Stephen Curry
Running time24 minutes
Original release
NetworkNetflix
ReleaseApril 12, 2024
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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.

History

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.[1]

In December 2023, it was announced Ranada Shepard had replaced Carl Jones as showrunner for the series.[2]

The series was released on April 12, 2024.[3]

Criticism

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.[4][5][6][7][8][9][10]

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."[11]

Cast

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
1"Meet the Evans of New"UnknownUnknownApril 12, 2024 (2024-04-12)
2"Black of Focus"UnknownUnknownApril 12, 2024 (2024-04-12)
3"Grey's Anatomy"UnknownUnknownApril 12, 2024 (2024-04-12)
4"They Came Before Elon"UnknownUnknownApril 12, 2024 (2024-04-12)
5"Primary Coloreds"UnknownUnknownApril 12, 2024 (2024-04-12)
6"The Red Treaty"UnknownUnknownApril 12, 2024 (2024-04-12)
7"#BlackLoveDay"UnknownUnknownApril 12, 2024 (2024-04-12)
8"Big Sister Is Watching"UnknownUnknownApril 12, 2024 (2024-04-12)
9"Moving On Out"UnknownUnknownApril 12, 2024 (2024-04-12)
10"The Projects Divided"UnknownUnknownApril 12, 2024 (2024-04-12)

References

  1. ^ Porter, Rick (September 14, 2020). "'Good Times' Animated Revival Scores Series Order at Netflix". The Hollywood Reporter.
  2. ^ "Netflix's 'Good Times' Toon Taps New Showrunner, Voice Stars". Animation Magazine. December 12, 2023.
  3. ^ "Good Times: Netflix Previews Animated Series Take on Classic Sitcom". 20 March 2024.
  4. ^ Tinubu, Aramide (April 12, 2024). "Netflix's 'Good Times' Reboot Is Dated, Humorless and Baffling: TV Review". Variety.
  5. ^ Deggans, Eric (April 13, 2024). "Netflix's 'Good Times': An explicit revival which feels calculated to offend". NPR.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ Lowery, Brian (April 12, 2024). "Netflix's animated 'Good Times' flunks the TV reboot test". CNN.
  8. ^ Evans, Erin E.; Frederick, Candice; Finley, Taryn (April 12, 2024). "The 'Good Times' Reboot Is Absolutely Terrible". Huff Post.
  9. ^ "Good Times 2024 - Rotten Tomatoes". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved April 29, 2024.
  10. ^ McGloster, Niki. "Good Times: Black Again Isn't As Bad As Its Trailer — But It Also Isn't Good". www.refinery29.com. Retrieved 2024-06-09.
  11. ^ "'Good Times' Reboot on Netflix Comes From Steph Curry, Seth MacFarlane, Norman Lear". NextTV. 2 April 2024. Retrieved July 28, 2024.