Atlanta 2016
“A side of the city you've never seen.”
What is Atlanta?
Atlanta is an American surrealist comedy-drama television series created by Donald Glover for the FX network. The show, which aired from 2016 to 2022, follows the lives of two cousins as they navigate the music scene in Atlanta.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2016
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 41
- First aired
- Sep 6, 2016
- Last aired
- Nov 10, 2022
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- FX
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Updated
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Estimate the schedule using 41 episodes and an average 45-minute runtime.
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Overview
Atlanta is an American surrealist comedy-drama television series created by Donald Glover for the FX network. The show, which aired from 2016 to 2022, follows the lives of two cousins as they navigate the music scene in Atlanta. The central characters include college dropout and music manager Earnest Earn Marks, played by Donald Glover, and rapper Alfred Paper Boi Miles, played by Brian Tyree Henry. Along with LaKeith Stanfield and Zazie Beetz, the series explores the characters' efforts to improve their own lives and the lives of their families. As they work through the local hip hop scene, the protagonists encounter a variety of social and economic issues. These themes include race, relationships, poverty, and status, all set against the backdrop of an apparently otherworldly version of the city. The production spanned four seasons and is classified as TV-MA, blending elements of comedy, drama, and music to present a side of the city that is described as rarely seen.
Should you watch it?
“Two cousins navigate Atlanta's music scene chasing success and family stability.”
- Sharp social commentary through personal stories
- Unique blend of drama and dark comedy
- Strong character development and chemistry
- Slow pacing may not suit all viewers
- Some storylines can feel unresolved
Watch it if you enjoy character studies with social depth.
Contains mature themes, strong language, and realistic depictions of urban life.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 The Big Bang Sep 6, 2016
- E2 Streets on Lock Sep 6, 2016
- E3 Go for Broke Sep 13, 2016
- E4 The Streisand Effect Sep 20, 2016
- E5 Nobody Beats the Biebs Sep 27, 2016
- E6 Value Oct 4, 2016
- E7 B.A.N. Oct 11, 2016
- E8 The Club Oct 18, 2016
- E9 Juneteenth Oct 25, 2016
- E10 The Jacket Nov 1, 2016
Season 2 · 11 episodes
- E1 Alligator Man Mar 1, 2018
- E2 Sportin' Waves Mar 8, 2018
- E3 Money Bag Shawty Mar 15, 2018
- E4 Helen Mar 22, 2018
- E5 Barbershop Mar 29, 2018
- E6 Teddy Perkins Apr 5, 2018
- E7 Champagne Papi Apr 12, 2018
- E8 Woods Apr 19, 2018
- E9 North of the Border Apr 26, 2018
- E10 FUBU May 3, 2018
- E11 Crabs in a Barrel May 10, 2018
Season 3 · 10 episodes
- E1 Three Slaps Mar 24, 2022
- E2 Sinterklaas Is Coming to Town Mar 24, 2022
- E3 The Old Man and the Tree Mar 31, 2022
- E4 The Big Payback Apr 7, 2022
- E5 Cancer Attack Apr 14, 2022
- E6 White Fashion Apr 21, 2022
- E7 Trini 2 De Bone Apr 28, 2022
- E8 New Jazz May 5, 2022
- E9 Rich Wigga, Poor Wigga May 12, 2022
- E10 Tarrare May 19, 2022
Season 4 · 10 episodes
- E1 The Most Atlanta Sep 15, 2022
- E2 The Homeliest Little Horse Sep 15, 2022
- E3 Born 2 Die Sep 22, 2022
- E4 Light Skinned-Ed Sep 29, 2022
- E5 Work Ethic! Oct 6, 2022
- E6 Crank Dat Killer Oct 13, 2022
- E7 Snipe Hunt Oct 20, 2022
- E8 The Goof Who Sat by the Door Oct 27, 2022
- E9 Andrew Wyeth. Alfred's World. Nov 3, 2022
- E10 It Was All a Dream Nov 10, 2022
Frequently asked questions
Is the show based on real experiences?
The show draws from the creators' experiences in the Atlanta music scene.
What genre is the show?
It's primarily a drama with elements of dark comedy and social commentary.
Do you need to know about hip-hop to enjoy it?
No prior music knowledge is required to appreciate the storytelling.
Is it episodic or serialized?
The show uses a mix of both formats with ongoing character development.
Where was it filmed?
The series was filmed on location in Atlanta, Georgia.