March 29th 2024.
Netflix has just released the trailer for their highly anticipated animated reboot of the classic show Good Times. This sneak peek gives us a glimpse into the R-rated series, which follows a new Evans family as they navigate the challenges of modern-day Chi-town while “scratching and surviving”. The show features an all-star cast of Black Hollywood’s most recognizable voices, including J.B. Smoove, Yvette Nicole Brown, Jay Pharoah, Marsai Martin, Gerald “Slink” Johnson, and Rashida “Sheedz” Olayiwola. According to Netflix, this reboot will offer a fresh and updated take on the beloved family who first captured our hearts back in 1974. While the show still centers around a married couple with three children, the similarities to the original end there.
The series description reads: “An animated reboot of the Norman Lear series finds the latest generation of the Evans family, cab driver Reggie and his wife, the ever-aspirational Beverly, struggling to make ends meet in one of the last remaining housing projects in Chicago. Along with their teenage artist son, Junior, activist daughter Grey, and drug dealing infant son, Dalvin, the family faces the familiar challenges of navigating life in a society that often holds them back. As the saying goes, the more things change, the more they stay the same, and the struggle to keep your head above water remains as difficult as ever. But in this family, love is still the strongest bond of all.”
The trailer quickly sparked conversation on Black Twitter, with some users expressing disappointment and even calling the show “disrespectful and distasteful.” However, others were excited to see a modern take on the classic series, with one user declaring they were “walking right past the Respectable Negro Delegation” to tune in. The show has also received the stamp of approval from the late Norman Lear, who passed away in 2023 and is credited as an executive producer on the show.
The 10-episode series is set to premiere on April 12th, and many are eagerly anticipating the release. This is just one of the many exciting projects in store for Netflix, as they recently announced a first-look TV deal with Tyler Perry. With new and diverse content constantly being added to their platform, Netflix is proving to be a leader in the entertainment industry. Will you be tuning in to the Good Times reboot? We’ll just have to wait and see.
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