Season 1

In Season 1 of Revenge of the Black Best Friend we meet the self-help guru Dr. Toni Shakur, and see her work to support Black actors who have been cast as token Black characters.

1. 1. The Sassy Black Best Friend

   2022-03-31 · 12m

   Dr. Toni Shakur advertises her latest book in a ‘90s style infomercial and uses two case studies to illustrate how she would rewrite the stereotype of the sassy Black best friend.

2. 2. I Swear I’m In This

   2022-03-31 · 15m

   In an episode of her recently syndicated talk show, Dr. Toni Shakur reveals to a Black actor that he has been cut from his new film and gives him a chance to confront the director who gave him the axe

3. 3. The One Who Dies First

   2022-03-31 · 12m

   Phil is a Black actor on the set of a horror film who realizes a terrible truth: he’s “the guy who dies first.” Dr. Toni Shakur helps him resist the stereotype that requires his imminent death.

4. 4. Never the Hero

   2022-03-31 · 11m

   Dr. Toni Shakur pitches a new series about a super squad of former sidekicks.

5. 5. Thug Race

   2022-03-31 · 11m

   Dr. Toni Shakur is a guest judge on a reality tv show called Thug Race, where Black actors compete to determine who can play the most convincing “thug” and secure a speaking role in an upcoming film.

6. 6. Cancelled

   2022-03-31 · 16m

   A high profile actress releases a video exposing the ways Dr. Toni Shakur has exploited Black actors and capitalised on racism in film and TV. Even worse, now she has been cancelled on Black Twitter.