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Harlem - Season 1

Harlem - Season 1

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Niche B.
5.0 out of 5 starsIt’s a YES for me!
Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2021
So listen, a lot of y’all seem to have a lot to say on this here platform which leaves me wondering if you keep that same energy for non-Black content.

I mean we beg and beg for representation, for a seat at the table - but then we tear the table down before the meal even begins. My goodness. Every thing isn’t for everyone. If you didn’t like the show, cool. Watch something else. But what is this desire to tear down Black art. Because that’s what this is - art - and last I checked non-Black folks get to showcase and regurgitate their art on television and in cinema without the masses pulling out their pitchforks, because it wasn’t up to their so-called standards, because it reminds them of XYZ, because it doesn’t check every single arbitrary box, because it isn’t Oscar-worthy.

Some things just… are. It’s entertainment. We endure in REAL LIFE enough. We’ve finally entered an era where Black content doesn’t automatically include Black trauma/struggle. That . is . a . win.

Also, Black professional women (and men) with degrees, and good jobs, and multiple letters behind and in front of their names are allowed to be ratchet too, also, as well. If your friends group can’t talk, laugh, and enjoy all the things without a filter, are you really even friends.

Also, Meagan Good is an A-C-T-R-E-S-S. That is her whole profession. Playing fictional characters. She’s been doing that since she was a child and way before she got married to some man. So in what world does a woman decide to not perform the duties of her job/career/profession/passion because of what her husband does or doesn’t do for a living. It’s really time for some of y’all to leave that “first lady” trope at the altar. Please. Thank you. And Amen.

Also, gay people exist. Black gay people exist. And they deserve representation too. The end.

Also, the litter police LOL really LOL that’s where you draw the line LOL just say you hate the show and go LOL

And lastly, and I say this (somewhat) respectfully, to the non-Black people that have jumped on this here platform with commentary on Black life, Black womanhood, Black TV/cinema, and all things Black in general - don’t.
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D.C. Resident
1.0 out of 5 starsI Am Very Disappointed
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2021
I had high hopes and I looked forward in watching the series 'Harlem'. I am so disappointed by the content in this series.

These are supposed to be 4 college educated professioinal black woman. However, the character Angie is acting like a hood rat. I don't like the lesbian character either because how many straight black females you know that hangs out constantly with a lesbian or vice versa? Black lesbians like to associate with other lesbians and not with heterosexaul women.

Some white people complained about segregation and only black characters in this series. Duh, we still live in a segregated society in the United States. I don't have any white friends nor do I hang out with white people in life. Even at work and in high school, the blacks hang out together and the whites do the same. I attended an HBCU school (Morgan State University) where Blacks were the majority on campus.

I was looking forward in seeing a series about 4 black professional women focusing on everyday life that we as black people deal with in our community and in society. Force diversity now on television and in the movies is not realistic in the real world.
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Niche B.
5.0 out of 5 stars It’s a YES for me!
Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2021
So listen, a lot of y’all seem to have a lot to say on this here platform which leaves me wondering if you keep that same energy for non-Black content.

I mean we beg and beg for representation, for a seat at the table - but then we tear the table down before the meal even begins. My goodness. Every thing isn’t for everyone. If you didn’t like the show, cool. Watch something else. But what is this desire to tear down Black art. Because that’s what this is - art - and last I checked non-Black folks get to showcase and regurgitate their art on television and in cinema without the masses pulling out their pitchforks, because it wasn’t up to their so-called standards, because it reminds them of XYZ, because it doesn’t check every single arbitrary box, because it isn’t Oscar-worthy.

Some things just… are. It’s entertainment. We endure in REAL LIFE enough. We’ve finally entered an era where Black content doesn’t automatically include Black trauma/struggle. That . is . a . win.

Also, Black professional women (and men) with degrees, and good jobs, and multiple letters behind and in front of their names are allowed to be ratchet too, also, as well. If your friends group can’t talk, laugh, and enjoy all the things without a filter, are you really even friends.

Also, Meagan Good is an A-C-T-R-E-S-S. That is her whole profession. Playing fictional characters. She’s been doing that since she was a child and way before she got married to some man. So in what world does a woman decide to not perform the duties of her job/career/profession/passion because of what her husband does or doesn’t do for a living. It’s really time for some of y’all to leave that “first lady” trope at the altar. Please. Thank you. And Amen.

Also, gay people exist. Black gay people exist. And they deserve representation too. The end.

Also, the litter police LOL really LOL that’s where you draw the line LOL just say you hate the show and go LOL

And lastly, and I say this (somewhat) respectfully, to the non-Black people that have jumped on this here platform with commentary on Black life, Black womanhood, Black TV/cinema, and all things Black in general - don’t.
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NaQueen Zaire
5.0 out of 5 stars I Liked It a Lot!
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2021
It’s so funny that we can watch shows just like this with a white cast and love it but as soon as it’s Black people, other Black people (particularly women) are over critical and super defensive.. Yes leaving the purse was over the top but it’s ENTERTAINMENT!! I loved the humor because I literally laughed. A lot. Too bad in 2021 people can no longer get a joke and want everything to be “realistic” and serious. Sheesh! I mean we all know that these types of women don’t really exist. Right?… WRONG!
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Sami B
5.0 out of 5 stars This is definitely the East Coat version of what I missed in Insecure
Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2021
I am NOT comparing the two - OK I am LOL because they sort of remind me of each other. Women trying to figure it all out while living and loving. I am always surprised at Amazon reviews - like it is so obvious that this show is not for certain people so WHY DO THEY INSIST ON REVIEWING IT MUCH LESS EVEN WATCHING IT. This is for a particular audience and you know you are either that audience OR not within the first five minutes.At that point, leave the room and let the rest of us enjoy the party! Is this show perfect - nope it has some weak points (people can point to a certain "colorism" among the friends. But this is a romping good time and I love it. The sound track is amazing and it is exactly the type of easy watching comedy/drama I need to get me mind away from some not so great things happening in the world. If we can tolerate how many seasons of Seinfeld and Friends - why can't we have these also nice things like Insecure and Harlem without people who were not invited to the party constantly coming into the room to complain about the loud music and how much fun we are having. Geez, let us live! I want to also add that the show slightly reminds me of Living Single but the male perspective is not as present as it was in Living Single - miss that show so much!!!!! But Harlem is filling a bit of that hole in my heart.
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Erinn R
5.0 out of 5 stars Ignore the Hateful Bad Reviews
Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2021
First, for all those that complain about Angie, these are people who probably have never interacted with black women on a regular. Angie is not ratchet, she's sexually free, uninhibited, fearless just like Samantha in SATC.

Also, lesbian women do hang with straight women. That was a horrible and stupid comment to make.

This show epitomizes every aspect of black women, from the fair to the heavy melanin; it is fun and silly, a great watch and true to the culture. It is vulgar but in the best way, the writer was definitely in his element.

The bad reviewers of this show has never stepped foot on the black side of town and you can tell. Cant wait for season 2!!
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Thomas G.
5.0 out of 5 stars Black Girl Magic Meets Sex in the City
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2021
Funny, refreshing, script that is relevant to the lives of today's Black women's careers, friendships, and dating relationships. I love the characters! It reminds me a lot of a black 2021 version of Sex in the City. I just binged watched 5 episodes and I'll probably finish the season tomorrow.
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Ms.T
5.0 out of 5 stars Binge On Black Girl Magic
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2021
I love this show; the cast, the stories and hard topics, the friendship chemistry between the actors and their characters. My only complaint is that I definitely shouldn't have come across this on a weekday...I watched the whole thing instead of finishing my work. Yes, it's that good.
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Michele Chele' Condon
5.0 out of 5 stars THE #1 BEST Series!!!! Harlem!!
Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2021
i love the girls each and every one of them. with all of their stuff and loveliness! i love the design of clothes/hair/make-up that is all them. i love the story/the education of BLM and how it is to be/live/love/succeed as a black person in this life. to be strong with friendships all the time. with laughing and getting mad and walking through stuff! i absolutely cannot wait for next season, I may have to watch it all again.. Ian ....well ...please hurry with season2!!!
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Brooklyn Phantom
5.0 out of 5 stars Girl Power
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2021
Zero Stars. I love that this show is about beautiful, intelligent women. I dislike the lesbianism, sex and nudity. It's unnecessary. It seems like every new show has to have a lesbian character and support lesbianism. At least one character should have morals. Why do they all have to be so immoral, quick to jump in the bed with a man? This show makes Black women look like immoral people. I do enjoy the comraderie of the women. Why is the chubby girl always the sex crazed girlfriend? The woman with the afro is gorgeous and I'm in love with her. She reminds me of my ex. This is a mature show for adults. I prefer shows like Living Single where they may talk about sex as opposed to actually showing you sex. Very disappointing.
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Amsirahc
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved It
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2021
This show was very entertaining. I loved all of the "CHARACTERS". The women represented may be based on women the writer/writers know. As a degree holder I have known women like this. All of my friends are college educated, and I definitely see bits and pieces of my friends in the characters. If you don't have a diverse group of friends you can't identify. Also, some behavior is indicative of environment and location. Black culture is different in different cities. Behavior is different in the north, south, east coast, west coast, ect.
What's "DISGUSTING" is that we've gotten to the point in society where we can't tell our stories without having to include everyone or portrait culturally safe imagery. I'm disappointed with some of the reviews about this show. The world is larger than the fish bowl you live in. If you have not lived in an area that is being gentrified then I guess you would not understand the systemic racism that comes along with it. If you have not lived in a predominantly black city you won't get it.
It's already a challenge for minority story tellers to get their projects funded and picked up, without all the negativity. At the end of the day this is a series on Amazon, if you think you can write a better show then do it. I hope this show has a second and third season.
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A.H.
5.0 out of 5 stars Loving it so far!
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2021
Cute characters, fun fashion, and entertaining. Perfect binge watch.
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