The Best Black TV Shows, Movies on Netflix to Stream

Reunited as teens, two childhood friends fall deeply in love, experiencing the joy and heartache of a first romance that will change their lives forever.

Starring: Lovie Simone, Michael Cooper Jr., Wood Harris, Karen Pittman

As she tries to shine in politics, Mississippi’s first Black lieutenant governor must manage her zany family and overcome a boss who’s stuck in the past.

Starring: Terri J. Vaughn, Jade Novah, Jo Marie Payton

After a bad breakup, passionate stylist Mavis Beaumont seizes the opportunity to start over in life and love while finding happiness on her own terms.

Starring: Michelle Buteau, Tasha Smith, Tone Bell

A murder mystery set in the White House, where Detective Cordelia Cupp investigates a shocking crime amidst political intrigue.

Starring: Uzo Aduba, Susan Kelechi Watson, Giancarlo Esposito

The sale of Paul and Lydia’s picture-perfect LA home forces them to face painful family secrets — and hide them from prying eyes and cutthroat buyers. This isn’t necessarily a Black show either but there’s a really, really good storyline involving the Black couple in this show that you absolutely need to tap into.

Starring: Teyonah Parris, O-TFagbenle, Ray Romano

OK, so this one isn’t necessarily a Black show but Colman Domingo is in it and he’s absolutely the spark of the entire show. Just trust us when we say, it’s a good watch!

Starring: Colman Domingo, Tina Fey, Steve Carrell

Tyler Perry’s drama series follows Mallory, a woman rebuilding her life after personal setbacks, exploring themes of redemption and self-discovery. And part two is set to deliver even more suspense.

Starring: Crystle Stewart, Debbi Morgan, Charles Malik Whitfield

Season 7 of “All-American” follows Jordan, Layla, and Coop as they step into a new chapter as adults, while helping a new generation of Beverly and Crenshaw teens navigate life and football.

Starring: Uzo Aduba, Susan Kelechi Watson, Giancarlo Esposito

Teenage friends find their lives upended by the wonders and horrors of puberty in this edgy comedy from real-life pals Nick Kroll and Andrew Goldberg.

Starring: Ayo Edebiri, Jordan Peele, Maya Rudolph

When Detective Kat Donovan matches on a dating app with the fiancé who disappeared years before, she learns that some secrets are best left in the past.

Starring: Rosalind Eleazar, Susan Kelechi Watson, Ashley Walters, Richard Armitage

Scrambling to repay their stolen rent money, best friends Dreux and Alyssa embark on a frantic race across LA to find enough cash to avoid eviction.

Starring: Keke Palmer, SZA, Joshua O’Neal, Katt Williams

Rogue detective Nick O’Brien returns to hunt down a world-class thief, as the infamous Panther mafia plans its most ambitious diamond heist yet.

Starring: O’Shea Jackson Jr., Gerard Butler, 50 Cent

Years after giving up life as CIA spies to start a family, Emily and Matt find themselves dragged back into the world of espionage when their cover is blown.

Starring: Jamie Foxx, Carmen Diaz, Glenn Close

Terry Richmond (Aaron Pierre) enters the town of Shelby Springs on a simple but urgent mission—post bail for his cousin and save him from imminent danger. But when Terry’s life’s savings is unjustly seized by law-enforcement, he’s forced to go head to head with local police chief Sandy Burnne (Don Johnson) and his combat-ready officers.

Starring: Aaron Pierre, AnnaSophia Robb, Don Johnson