‘A Black Lady Sketch Show’ has officially been canceled after four seasons on HBO.
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The Emmy Award-winning series, which was helmed by comic Robin Thede and co-produced by Issa Rae‘s Hoorae imprint, showcased comedy skits from the lens of Black womanhood.
Now, after four seasons on the air, it’s been confirmed that the series will not be returning for a fifth run.
A statement from HBO read:
“For four exceptional seasons of ‘A Black Lady Sketch Show’ we’ve been thrilled to partner with her on this groundbreaking, hilarious series. Robin, alongside Hoorae, Jax Media, and the incredible cast and crew, leave an indelible legacy not only in sketch, but in television comedy, and we look forward to continued creative collaboration under her deal with us.”
Thede added:
“Thank you to all the immensely talented cast members, guest stars, writers, directors, editors and crew members who have made A Black Lady Sketch Show an Emmy-winning success. I especially want to recognize the Black women and other women of color who excelled in every department at ABLSS. I am also eternally grateful for the support of Issa Rae and Jax Media, Amy Gravitt, Casey Bloys and the entire team at HBO, Max, and Warner Bros. Discovery.”
Per Deadline, the decision is touted as being “mutually agreed” upon by Thede and the network, with a view of bowing out on a “creative high.”
We need ‘n Asian Lady Sketch Show’ right now!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Not for you. You shrimp fried rice d,ICK
Wasn’t funny. Great representation tho.
unfortunate, but they had a good run
It’s was a good show..HBO can just get a new cast . Not cancel it all together
A new cast should be niecy nash, Tisha Campbell, and ms laura
They fools cuz BLSS is hilarious.
Maybe TP will pick it up for BET 😂