Dear White People (TV series)

Dear White People
GenreComedy drama
Satire
Created byJustin Simien
Based onDear White People
by Justin Simien
Starring
Narrated byGiancarlo Esposito
ComposerKris Bowers
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons4
No. of episodes40
Production
Executive producers
CinematographyJeffrey Waldron
Running time21–39 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkNetflix
ReleaseApril 28, 2017 (2017-04-28) –
September 22, 2021 (2021-09-22)
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Dear White People is an American comedy-drama television series on Netflix that follows several black college students at an Ivy League institution (the fictional Winchester University), touching on issues surrounding modern American race relations from a politically progressive perspective.[1] It is based on and a continuation of the 2014 film of the same name.[2] The film's writer and director, Justin Simien, returned to write and direct episodes of the series.[3] This series stars Logan Browning, Brandon P. Bell, DeRon Horton, and Antoinette Robertson. With a few exceptions, generally season finales, each episode focuses on one particular character. The series premiered on April 28, 2017.[4][5] On October 2, 2019, the series was renewed for its fourth and final season, which was released on September 22, 2021.[6][7]

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  2. ^ Lawler, Richard (May 5, 2016). "Netflix orders a series based on the movie 'Dear White People'". Engadget. Archived from the original on March 28, 2019. Retrieved August 26, 2017.
  3. ^ Holloway, Daniel (May 5, 2016). "Dear White People Series Ordered at Netflix". Variety. Archived from the original on August 17, 2019. Retrieved September 2, 2016.
  4. ^ Petski, Denise (February 8, 2017). "'Dear White People' Gets Netflix Premiere Date & Teaser". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 22, 2020. Retrieved February 8, 2017.
  5. ^ Evans, Greg (July 21, 2016). "Netflix's 'Dear White People' Casts Brandon P. Bell & Logan Browning". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 1, 2020. Retrieved April 17, 2020.
  6. ^ Ausiello, Michael (October 2, 2019). "Dear White People Renewed for Fourth and Final Season at Netflix". TVLine. Archived from the original on February 17, 2020. Retrieved October 2, 2019.
  7. ^ Del Rosario, Alexandra (August 6, 2021). "'Dear White People': Netflix Sets Premiere Date, Teaser For Drama's Musical Fourth & Final Chapter". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on August 6, 2021. Retrieved August 6, 2021.