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The Other Black Girl 2023

TV series · 31 min · English · September 13, 2023

BlackComedy-dramaHorror

Starring Sinclair Daniel, Ashleigh Murray, Brittany Adebumola, Hunter Parrish, Bellamy Young

The Other Black Girl is an American comedy drama mystery thriller series adapted from the 2021 novel by Zakiya Dalila Harris. It debuted on Hulu on September 13, 2023. The show centers on Nella Rogers, who works as an editorial assistant at Wagner Books and is the only Black employee until Hazel-May McCall joins the team. After Hazel's arrival, unsettling events begin to unfold, prompting Nella to uncover disturbing secrets about the company’s past. The narrative explores workplace racism and draws from Harris' personal background as an editor.

Critics responded favorably to the series, highlighting its writing quality, acting, and authentic depiction of Black women's experiences in corporate settings. Sinclair Daniel and Ashleigh Murray were especially commended for their performances and on-screen rapport. Supporting actors Brittany Adebumola, Garcelle Beauvais, and Bellamy Young also received recognition for their roles. The show earned multiple award nominations including at the GLAAD Media Awards, NAACP Image Awards, and Black Reel TV Awards. Murray was honored with a NAMIC Vision Award for her work. The series ended after one season in May 2024.

Cast

• SD
  Sinclair DanielNella Rogers
• AM
  Ashleigh MurrayHazel-May McCall
• BA
  Brittany AdebumolaMalaika
• 
  Hunter ParrishOwen
• BY
  Bellamy YoungVera Parini
• 
  Eric McCormackRichard Wagner
• ZB
  Zachary BostromYoung Richard Wagner
• GB
  Garcelle BeauvaisDiana Gordon
• SD
  Shakirah DeMesierYoung Diana Gordon
• AP
  April Parker JonesKendra Rae Phillips
• CM
  Cassi MaddoxYoung Kendra Rae Phillips
• BB
  Brian BaumgartnerColin Franklin
• KW
  Karina WillisShani Edmonds
• AO
  Alyshia OchseMaisy Glendower
• KO
  Kate OwensSophie
• LK
  Langston KermanJesse Watson

Crew

Developer

Zakiya Dalila Harris, Rashida Jones

Executive producer

Rashida Jones, Adam Fishbach, Zakiya Dalila Harris, Jordan Reddout, Gus Hickey, Tara Duncan, Marty Bowen, Wyck Godfrey, Danielle Henderson

Music

EmmoLei Sankofa

Details

Production

Curl Pattern Productions, Fishbach Productions, Le Train Train Productions, Onyx Collective, Reddout & Hickey, Temple Hill Entertainment

Network

Hulu

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