It’s the first week of May, which means Netflix is gearing up for a brand spanking new slate of releases.
This month, the streaming service is dropping a bevy of programs featuring talented black performers, including an in-depth documentary on the late, great Richard Pryor and the return of the sci-fi drama “Sense8.”
Check out the list below:
May 1
YouTube
"Richard Pryor: Icon"
This PBS documentary delves into the legacy of comedian Richard Pryor.
Also on May 1:
"Don't Think Twice"
Keegan-Michael Key (one half of Key & Peele) stars in this quirky dark comedy about becoming an adult.
This PBS documentary delves into the legacy of comedian Richard Pryor.
Also on May 1:
"Don't Think Twice"
Keegan-Michael Key (one half of Key & Peele) stars in this quirky dark comedy about becoming an adult.
May 5
"Sense8," Season 2
In the second season of this international drama with black British actors Aml Ameen and Freema Agyeman, the sensates must work together to take down an evil organization.
In the second season of this international drama with black British actors Aml Ameen and Freema Agyeman, the sensates must work together to take down an evil organization.
May 8
"Hunter Gatherer"
Andre Royo, George Sample III and Kellee Stewart star in this independent drama about a man who has to start over after being released from an extended prison sentence.
Andre Royo, George Sample III and Kellee Stewart star in this independent drama about a man who has to start over after being released from an extended prison sentence.
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May 15
"The Intent"
In this gritty U.K. drama, the violent and complex world of London gang culture is explored.
In this gritty U.K. drama, the violent and complex world of London gang culture is explored.
May 16
Netflix
"Tracy Morgan: Staying Alive"
In his first comedy special since his serious 2014 car accident, Tracy Morgan returns to tell jokes about everything from being in a coma to the dissolution of his first marriage. Morbid, but funny.
In his first comedy special since his serious 2014 car accident, Tracy Morgan returns to tell jokes about everything from being in a coma to the dissolution of his first marriage. Morbid, but funny.
May 19
Netflix/YouTube
"Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt," Season 3
It may be called "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt," but let's be real: Tituss Burgess as Titus Andromedon makes this show.
It may be called "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt," but let's be real: Tituss Burgess as Titus Andromedon makes this show.
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