The need and desire to see Black, Brown, Asian, and Indigenous people on screen has yet to be fully met by Hollywood, but there has been a recent increase in AAPI and BIPOC representation on screen. 2021 Headlines According to Nielsen Study “watching on screen” Data from the 2020 to 2021 television season showed that 78% of the top 1,500 shows had some racial, ethnic or sexual orientation diversity.
And people want more representation, because not only does it increase self-esteem for people from marginalized groups, reduce stereotypes and support the needs of audiences of color, it also helps us see the world and the people in it more accurately. helps to depict.
Here are 14 shows (in no particular order) from 2022 that were led by people of color that are worth watching. The series either came in 2022 or had its season premiere this year.
“Abbott Elementary” (ABC)
Black people make up less than 12% of the leads in broadcast shows, which makes the success of “Abbott Elementary” all the more sweet. We’re currently in Season 2 of this hilarious and Emmy Award-winning ABC series that was created by Quinta Brunson. The single-camera, documentary-style series takes a look at the lives of the teachers Williard R. working at an under-funded and poorly-managed school called Abbott Elementary School. The cast includes Brunson, Sherrill Lee Ralph, Tyler James Williams, Janelle James, William Stanford Davis, Zack Fox, Lisa Ann Walter, Chris Perfetti, Reggie Hayes, Keila Monterosso Mejia and more.
“Reservation Dogs” (Hulu)
In September 2022, FX renewed its original series “Reservation Dogs” for a third season, ahead of its Season 2 finale on September 28. In Season 1, viewers were introduced to four Indigenous teenagers living in rural Oklahoma who turn to theft to make ends meet. Money to travel to California. The series was co-created by its showrunner Sterling Harjo and executive producer Taika Waititi. The cast includes Paulina Alexis, K. DeVry Jacobs, Elva Guerra, D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, Zayn McClaren, Lane Factor, Bobby Lee, Sarah Podemsky and more.
Native American representation in film and TV ranges from zero to 0.4, According to content analysis.
“Snowfall” (FX)
The John Singleton-produced Los Angeles-based drama reigns supreme on FX, drawing in 4.3 million total viewers across linear, VOD and streaming for its season 5 premiere. The series follows Franklin Saint, played by Damson Idris, a young street entrepreneur who teams up with CIA operatives Teddy (Carter Hudson) and Gustavo to smuggle drugs onto American soil during the crack cocaine heyday of the 1980s. (Sergio Parisi-Menchetta), a former Mexican wrestler. Epidemic. The rest of the cast includes Isaiah John, Angela Lewis, Amin Joseph, Michael Hayat, Gayle Bean, Suzy Nakamura, Kevin Carroll, Emily Rios, Devin A. Tyler and others.
“Los Espooquies” (HBO Max)
“Los Espuccis” was co-produced by Julio Torres, Ana Fabrega, and Fred Armisen, who also primarily star in Spanish-language comedies. The series follows a horror and gore buff who starts her own business creating scary thrills for her clients. On December 2, HBO canceled the show—which was part of Torres’ overall first-look deal—after only two seasons. Bernardo Velasco, Cassandra Ciangherotti, Jose Pablo Minor. River El Ramirez Giannina Frutero is also part of the cast.
Even though the Latinx community makes up 19% of the population, Latino representation on screen is just 6%, 2021 as per Nielsen data.
“P-Valley” (Starz)
The majority of viewers gravitated towards The Pink each Tuesday during the “P-Valley” season, which picked up 4.5 million viewers in its season 2 premiere. The Katori Hall-produced show takes place in a strip club in the Mississippi Delta, where dancers from diverse backgrounds hustle to make ends meet, fund their entrepreneurial endeavors and avoid a troubled past for the dancer. The cast includes Alarica Johnson, Nikko Annan, Brandi Evans, J.J. Alphonse Nicholson, Tyler Lepley, Harriet D. Foy, Loretta Devine, Parker Sawyers, Morocco Omari and more.
“Pachinko” (Apple TV+)
The TV adaptation of the New York Times bestseller “Pachinko” was created by Soo Hugh, and follows the journey of a Korean immigrant family across four generations as they travel through their homeland in an effort to survive. The cast includes Lee Min-ho, Kim Min-ha, Noh Sang-hyun, Jin Ha, Jun Yoon-cha, Yoon Yuh-jung, Anna Sawai and more. It was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award and won Best International Production at the AAFCA TV Awards.
Asian representation in broadcast, cable and SVOD is 4.6%.
“Legendary” (HBO Max)
In this one-hour reality competition series, top dancers represented their houses and competed against each other on stage in a nine-ball, judged on fashion, style and uniqueness. In the end, the winning household will walk away with $100,000. Despite its recent cancellation by HBO Max on December 6, the series provided a platform for BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ talent. Judges for the Emmy Award-winning show included Naomi Maldonado, Law Roach, Jameela Jamil, and Keke Palmer, with the show’s host, Dashawn Wesley. Megan Thee Stallion served as a judge on the first two seasons.
“Moe” (Netflix)
“Mo”, created by showrunner Mohammed “Mo” Amer, details the events and challenges in the life of Mo Najjar, a Palestinian refugee who is on a mission to obtain American citizenship while taking refuge in Texas. The series, which made its premiere on Netflix in August 2022, is the first show in the US to be created by a Palestinian with a Palestinian family at the center. The cast includes Teresa Ruiz, Omar Elba, Farrah Biasio, Tobey Nvigwe, Cherian Dabis, Lee Eddy and more.
“Bel-Air” (Peacock)
What started as a virally dramatic reimagining of the sitcom “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” has turned into a reboot of what is now Peacock’s most streamlined series ever. “Bel-Air” tells the classic story of a West Philly guy who moves to Beverly Hills in an attempt to escape the troubles back home. However, the new version explores heavier themes and is imbued with elements of today’s social issues. The cast includes Jabari Banks, Coco Jones, Ollie Sholoton, Adrian Holmes, Cassandra Freeman, Akira Akbar, Jimmy Akingbola, Simone Joy Jones and more. The series was created by Morgan Cooper.
“Lopez vs. Lopez” (NBC/Peacock)
A formerly estranged father and daughter – George and Mayan – live together and work through family dysfunction, rebuilding their relationship and the challenges that come with making up for lost time. The sitcom “Lopez vs. Lopez” airs every Friday on NBC and Peacock. “Lopez vs. Lopez” was co-produced by George Lopez, Mayan Lopez and Debbie Wolfe, who also serves as showrunner.
“Gracie’s Corner” (YouTube)
During the pandemic, this educational and multicultural YouTube series blew up homes and as recently as last July pulled in 77 million YouTube views, up from 7.2 million views since February. The animated sing-a-long series featured a teenage black girl named Gracie, who educates young viewers on a variety of topics, including her numbers, the ABCs, or loving her natural hair. The series was created by Javoris Hollingsworth and Arlene Gordon-Hollingsworth and is based on their 10-year-old daughter Gracie “Gracie” Hollingsworth, who voices the main character Gracie.
“Reasonable Doubt” (ABC and Hulu)
“Reasonable Doubt” is a legal drama created by showrunner Ramla Mohamed about Jacques Stewart, a brilliant and fearless defense attorney who juggles work, family and friends, and a complicated personal life. The show attracted 1.8 million viewers in ABC’s special airing of the pilot. The cast includes Emayatzy Corinealdi, Michael Ealy, McKinley Freeman, Sean Patrick Thomas, Paulette Washington, Shannon Kane, Angela Groovy, Tim Jo and more. The show is executive produced by Kerry Washington and Larry Wilmore, Mohamed and Pilar Savon.
“Atlanta” (FX)
“Atlanta” begins its fourth and final season September 15 on FX. The comedy, which was created by actor and musician Donald Glover, tells the story of a college dropout and music manager who works to upstage his rapper cousin in Atlanta. hip hop scene. The cast includes Glover, Brian Tyree Henry, Lakith Stanfield, Zazie Beetz and more.
“Power Book II: Ghost”
Right after the success of its Season 2, “Power Book II: Ghosts” — the sequel to the massively successful Starz series, “Power” — has confirmed it will return for Season 3. “Power Book II: Ghost” picks up with Tariq St. Patrick moving on to his new life after closing the chapter on his father’s legacy. The series debuted as the most-watched premiere in Starz history with 3.3 million views. The cast includes Michael Rainey Jr., Naturi Naughton, Paige Heard, Alix Lapari, Joseph Sikora, Woody McClain, Mary J. Blige and more.