grown-ish 2018

Overview

Grown-ish is an American teen comedy drama television series that serves as a spin-off of the ABC series Black-ish. Created by Kenya Barris and Larry Wilmore, the single-camera show follows the Johnson family children as they navigate their transition into adulthood. The narrative centers on Zoey Johnson as she heads to college and begins her journey living outside the nest. Throughout the series, she discovers that not everything goes her way as she encounters the various challenges of higher education. The program offers a contemporary take on the current issues facing both students and administrators in the collegiate environment. As the characters progress through their experiences, they must deal with complex topics including relationships, sex, and drugs. The series, which aired from 2018 to 2024, features a cast that includes Yara Shahidi, Trevor Jackson, Diggy Simmons, and Francia Raisa. The title of the show refers to the concept of being mature or fully grown, reflecting the central theme of the protagonists attempting to navigate their new, independent lives.