5 Web Shows to Watch In 2012,
What’s On Your List?
Monday Jan 2, 2012 – by Britni DanielleAs TV networks continue to ignore audiences of color, the web has become a bastion for shows by writers, directors, and producers of color.
By now we’re all familiar with the success of the webseries The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl, but there are so many well-written and well-produced shows on the web. From black comic book style shows, to talk and travel series, the internet has been great to up and coming filmmakers.
But what should you be checking for in 2012? The list is long and varied, but here are my recommendations for great web shows to add to your que this year.
12 Steps to Recovery
I discovered Tony Clomax’s hilarious webseries 12 Steps to Recovery last year, but the show just keeps getting better and better. It follows Parrish Diaz as he tries to recover from a broken heart. It’s been called ‘Sex & the City meets Curb Your Enthusiam’ and it’s absolutely hilarious. Check out the first episode.
Human Resources The Series
Ever been involved in some uncomfortable (yet hilarious) office situations? Well you’ll love Human Resources the Series. From the mind of two black women–Kyra and Kozi Kyles–the show uses puppets to make light of many of the weird things that go on in the workplace. Genius!
Champion Road
Written, directed and produced by R.L. Scott and starring many familiar faces, Champion Road looks like it’ll be one of my new favorites this year. Billed as “an action drama… surrounding a middle class Black family with a positive message depicting images of strong Black Men,” this show fills a void of what’s currently lacking from network TV. Peep the pilot episode.
Eight-Six
We brought you the first episode of ‘Eight-Six‘ a few weeks ago and many of you wanted more. Well, the cast is back for a second drama-filled second episode and we’ll certainly be following this black soap-opera about the dark side of business as it unfolds. Catch up on episode one and watch episode two!
Got 2B Real
Do you love to laugh? Got 2B Real is a parody series about some of the divas we adore. The show creates hilarious mashups of celebs and the things we think they’re thinking (or probably should). Created by Twitter user Patti LaHelle, no diva is safe! Watching the first episode of season two and prepare to laugh!