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Comedy follows heartbroken teacher; sex, cursing, and drugs.
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Diarra from Detroit
What's the Story?
DIARRA FROM DETROIT follows heartbroken Diarra (Diarra Kilpatrick) after she catches her husband cheating. Settling back into her mom's house in Detroit, Diarra tries to move on with her life, teaching career, and dating. When she hits it off with Tinder match Chris (Shannon Wallace), Diarra is unstoppable. Until her date stops contacting her suddenly.
Hurt yet furious, Diarra uses her natural investigation skills to follow Chris' trail. Against her concerned friends' (Dominique Perry, Bryan Terrell Clark) wishes, she finds out her date's disappearance is just the tip of the iceberg. But Diarra, nicknamed "Captain Extra" at work, might have bitten off more of Detroit's secrets than she can chew.
Is It Any Good?
This series mixes the absurd with comedy, mystery, and community. Diarra from Detroit is fast-paced and clever. Kilpatrick portrays Diarra's insecurities, obsessions, and talents very well. The sexual content, language, and drug/alcohol use makes this suitable for older teens.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about Kilpatrick playing a fictional version of herself in Diarra from Detroit. Why do you think celebrities play alternate versions of themselves? How much of what they portray is based on their realities? Where do the lines blur between fictional and autobiographical?
How does Diarra interact with her community? The students? Her co-workers? Her friends? What effect does that have on her goals? Do you think community is important?
TV Details
- Premiere date : March 21, 2024
- Cast : Diarra Kilpatrick , Phylicia Rashad , Morris Chestnut
- Network : BET+
- Genre : Comedy
- TV rating :
- Award : NAACP Image Award - NAACP Image Award Nominee
- Last updated : January 15, 2025
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