Netflix has acquired rights to seven popular Black sitcoms that audiences recall from the late 1990s and early 2000s, according to multiple news sources.
The streaming behemoth has landed “Moesha,” “The Game,” “Sister, Sister,” “Girlfriends,” “The Parkers,” “Half & Half,” and “One on One,” Netflix announced on its social media platforms Wednesday. Netflix has committed resources to reintroducing and debuting content for Black audiences, using the marketing moniker of “Strong Black Lead.” The streaming service previously bought classic Black films including “Love & Basketball,” “B*A*P*S” and “Love Jones.”
Time to pop bottles🍾🍾
— Strong Black Lead (@strongblacklead) July 29, 2020
The following classic shows are coming to @Netflix (US)
Moesha - Aug 1
The Game S1-3 - Aug 15
Sister Sister - Sept 1
Girlfriends - Sept 11
The Parkers - Oct 1
Half & Half - Oct 15
One on One - Oct 15
To celebrate, here's a message from your faves: pic.twitter.com/zohNPEo0rz
The new move into iconic Black television shows streaming on the service will begin with “Moesha” on Aug. 1. “The Game” will arrive on Aug. 15, “Sister, Sister” on Sept. 1, “Girlfriends” on Sept. 11, “The Parkers” on Oct. 1 and “One on One” and “Half and Half “on Oct. 15. The format of the staggered premieres will ensure viewers can catch several episodes of each of the shows during the summer and fall, according to Shadow and Act.
Black Twitter celebrated the throwback programming coming to the top streaming service in the nation. However, some campaigned for a few other favorites to be added to the Netflix fold, namely “Living Single,” which currently streams on Hulu, and “My Wife and Kids.” Some social votes also came in for “The Wayans Bros.,” “In Living Color” and “The Jamie Foxx Show.”
Okay Netflix , now we need my wife and kids , Wayne bro’s and the Jamie fox show, pleaseeeeee pic.twitter.com/RSl2p4ZB06
— The Real Destiny Marilyn ➐ (@sweetnovacane) July 29, 2020
Okay Netflix, but can we get In Living Color, The Wayans Bros, and my Wife and Kids? pic.twitter.com/H5g0s4jm2Z
— MutantPaladin (@JCoreyondeck) July 29, 2020
NETFLIX IS FINALLY streaming Moesha, The Game, Sister Sister, Girlfriends, The Parker’s, Half & Half and One on One starting next month!!! 🥺 pic.twitter.com/sSGUM1sdtH
— Malani. (@Malani_Kamili) July 29, 2020
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