Dear White People 2017
“The only way forward is to throw it back.”
What is Dear White People?
Dear White People is a comedy and drama television series created by Justin Simien that premiered on Netflix on April 28, 2017. Based on the 2014 film of the same name, the series is set at a predominantly white Ivy League college that is not as post-racial as it thinks.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2017
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 40
- First aired
- Apr 28, 2017
- Last aired
- Sep 22, 2021
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- Netflix
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Updated
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 40 episodes and an average 45-minute runtime.
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Overview
Dear White People is a comedy and drama television series created by Justin Simien that premiered on Netflix on April 28, 2017. Based on the 2014 film of the same name, the series is set at a predominantly white Ivy League college that is not as post-racial as it thinks. In the show, students of color and a diverse group of students navigate daily slights, slippery politics, and various forms of racial and other types of discrimination. The narrative features a character seeking to be the first Black student president. The first season consists of ten episodes, and the project combines elements of both comedy and drama across its run.
Should you watch it?
“Students of color navigate the slippery politics and daily slights of an Ivy League college.”
- It is based on Justin Simien's film of the same name.
- The television version improves upon the strong original movie.
- It features a diverse group of students navigating various forms of discrimination.
- Season 1 functions more like a series of self-contained short films than a traditional TV show.
Watch it if you want to see students of color navigate the daily slights and slippery politics of life at an Ivy League college.
This is a comedy and drama series featuring a TV-MA rating that explores complex social dynamics and discrimination on a college campus.
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Season 1 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Chapter I Mytharc Apr 28, 2017
- E2 Chapter II Core Apr 28, 2017
- E3 Chapter III Core Apr 28, 2017
- E4 Chapter IV Core Apr 28, 2017
- E5 Chapter V Core Apr 28, 2017
- E6 Chapter VI Core Apr 28, 2017
- E7 Chapter VII Core Apr 28, 2017
- E8 Chapter VIII Core Apr 28, 2017
- E9 Chapter IX Mytharc Apr 28, 2017
- E10 Chapter X Mytharc Apr 28, 2017
Frequently asked questions
Where to stream Dear White People?
Streaming availability can be checked on platforms like JustWatch and Netflix.
Is Dear White People worth watching?
Reviews indicate that the television version successfully improves upon the strong original movie.
What is the binge duration for season 1?
The first season consists of 10 episodes.
What are essential episodes or structural elements to know?
Season 1 is structured more like a series of self-contained short films than a conventional television show.
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