---
title: "About Him"
year: 2016
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/about-him-2016"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 69187
imdb_id: "tt5340448"
status: "Returning Series"
seasons_count: 6
episodes_count: 79
community_rating: 2.7
vote_count: 3
content_rating: "TV-MA"
---

# About Him (2016) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/about-him-2016

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

About Him is a television series that premiered in 2016 within the drama genre and carries a TV-MA rating. The program was created by Tyson Anthony and Henderson Maddox. The narrative centers on a young man who attempts to find himself while struggling with his sexuality. Additional elements highlighted in the production's overview involve a boy, his brother, and his brother's best friend. The series is cataloged on the Movie Database platform, which documents its release year as 2016. No other details regarding its episode count, broadcast network, or specific character names beyond the core premise involving the protagonist, his brother, and the brother's best friend are provided in the available production documentation.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A young man navigates personal identity and his sexuality."

### Why Watch
- focused character journey
- concise premise

### Caveats & Content Note
- limited plot details available
- short overview
- Tone & Suitability: The series carries a TV-MA rating.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: drama

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/about-him-2016#watch.

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (13 Episodes)
About Him is a drama television series that premiered in 2016 with a TV-MA rating. The series was created by Tyson Anthony and Henderson Maddox. The story centers on a young man who goes on a journey of coming out of the closet and tries to find himself while struggling with his sexuality. The plot revolves around a boy, his brother, and his brother's best friend, as the main character falls in love with his brother's best friend.

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 13
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (23%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 10 (77%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Tyson Anthony, Henderson Maddox
- **Networks / Studios**: Signal 23 TV

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Stephen Barrington**
- **Larry B. Carter II** as *Lawrence Alexander*
- **Gary Lavard** as *Vincent*
- **Valerie Payton**
- **Alonzo Fri'zon** as *William*
- **Jaquay Wilkerson**
- **Andre Lamar**
- **Roderick Donte**
- **Karass Jordan**
- **Tiffany Greene**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was About Him released?
About Him was released in 2016.

### Q: What is the genre of the show?
The show is classified as a drama.

### Q: What is the main plot of the series?
A young man tries to find himself while he struggles with his sexuality.

### Q: Who created the series?
The series was created by Tyson Anthony and Henderson Maddox.

### Q: What is the rating of the show?
The television series carries a TV-MA rating.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [About Him — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/69187)
- [HIM (2025) - Movie | Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/goat/1eBfWAQQkwFhA9lMUmOsv/main/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*