20 of the best streaming shows featuring Black casts

Prime Video's series Swarm tells the story of a young girl (Dre) who is obsessed with a pop star and part of the artists' fanbase called "The Swarm." Although fictional, this show draws inspiration from Beyoncé and her dedicated fan base, who has been known to defend the singer. In the show, Dre experiences the highest of highs and lowest of lows, and we're there to witness it all.

Hulu's mystery thriller The Other Black Girl is based on the best-selling book of the same name. It follows the only Black girl working at a publication company who begins experiencing strange events shortly after starting work. The show features popular actors, like Bellamy Young from Scandal and Garcelle Beauvais from The Jamie Foxx Show and The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. 

The Real Housewives of Potomac is Bravo's second all-Black Housewives cast. Since 2016, there have been eight seasons, 150-plus episodes, and 11 full-time cast members. The show has a big fan base, including celebrities like Nicki Minaj and Rihanna. Nicki hosted one part of the RHOP Season 6 reunion, and Rihanna has shown her love to the cast via Instagram DMs.

Kerry Washington seems to ace every character a director throws her way. In the Hulu series UnPrisoned, she plays a marriage therapist who struggles with her personal relationships. Because her father was in prison during her childhood, she now has to face the noise, and things are far from easy.

50 Cent and Courtney A. Kemp created something Black households have loved since 2014. I'm talking about Power. The Starz series follows a savage drug dealer named Ghost who wants to leave the criminal world behind him, but he can't sever the ties just yet. There have been three spin-offs, including Power Book I, III, and IV.

Although RHOA featured one white cast member during the show's first five seasons, it has since become one of Bravo's few all-Black ensembles and is loved by the community. It's also one of the network's highest-rated series and, at one point, brought in over four million live viewers. 

Terrence Howard, Taye Diggs, and Nia Long blew us away with their performances in the 2013 film The Best Man Holiday. So you know, when Peacock announced the series The Final Chapters with the same all-star cast, we were sold. 

Tia Mowry has been an icon in the Black community. From her time on Sister, Sister to The Game, the actress has been starring in shows that tell Black stories for years. In 2019, she snagged a new role in Netflix's sitcom Family Reunion, where she plays Cocoa, a mother of five who takes up "new-age parenting." The production also stars the iconic Loretta Devine, known for originating the role of Lorrell Robinson in Dreamgirls on Broadway. 

Yep, this series is based on Will Smith's late '90s classic The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. It airs on Peacock and features several characters we know and love, including Carlton, Aunt Viv, and Hilary Banks. 

This Bravo series follows a group of Black doctors and doctor's wives as they navigate their personal and professional lives in Atlanta, Georgia. Since 2013, the network has aired 10 seasons and two spin-offs in Los Angeles and Houston, all of which have been appointment television. 

Raising Dion isn't your regular superhero series. It tells the story of a single mother and young son (Nicole and Dion) whose worlds turn upside down when they discover Dion's superhero abilities. Throughout the series, Nicole works with the one person she can trust, Mark, to help keep them safe. 

We love Carlos King's reality series Love & Marriage: Huntsville because it's authentic, entertaining, and full of drama. If reality shows centered around brothers, sisters, cousins, and cheating spouses sounds up your alley, then this one is for you. It airs on OWN, but you can stream previous seasons on Max. 

This show is exactly what it sounds like: A Black lady sketch show. It was created by Robin Thede and featured legendary actors, including Vanessa Williams, Angela Bassett, Amber Riley, Raven-Symoné, Tia Mowry, and many others. 

Anthony Anderson never failed to make us laugh during his run in Black-ish. Although he enjoyed his lifestyle, he was always determined to make sure his Black family didn't take in too much of their suburban surroundings. 

Bravo canned this show after one season, and I'm still having a hard time getting over it. Like other series that take place in a restaurant, Kandi & The Gang followed the staff of Kandi Burruss' Old Lady Gang in Georgia, and they served everything, including shade and chaos. You can stream Season 1 on Peacock. 

Even though That's So Raven is a Disney Channel oldie, it'll always be iconic and worthy of praise. 

Like Real Housewives, Basketball Wives centers on another group of female friends living it up in different cities like Los Angeles and Miami. The only difference is that these women either are or were married to some of the biggest names the league has ever seen — players like Shaq, Doug Christie, and so many others. 

We could never forget about this show. Ever. If you want to relive all of Tia and Tamera's shenanigans, you can stream on Prime Video. 

Another Bravo reality show that left us too soon is Summer House: Martha's Vineyard. This series followed a group of young Black professionals (who also happen to be besties) vacationing in one of the most beautiful locations known to man: Martha's Vineyard. But it wasn't all sunshine and rainbows. The group had explosive relationship drama, friendship fallouts, and some interactions that almost turned physical. If you want to tune into this one, check it out on Peacock. 

I know Sister, Sister is already listed, but Tia and Tamera's reality show is still one for the history books. They didn't hold back like I thought they would. They unveiled the messy truth, showing their longtime fans that things weren't exactly as they seemed.