HBO MaxBlack Dynamite (2012)
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Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.6
Overview
Black Dynamite is an American animated television series based on the 2009 film of the same name, although the series follows a separate continuity, with some back-references to the film. The series was announced shortly after the release of the film, the 10-minute pilot episode was released on Adult Swim Video on August 8, 2011, and the full series premiered on Cartoon Network's late night programming block, Adult Swim, on July 15, 2012. Michael Jai White, Byron Minns, Tommy Davidson and Kym Whitley reprise their film roles as Black Dynamite, Bullhorn, Cream Corn and Honeybee, respectively.
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Political: Center
Diversity: High
Overview
Black Dynamite is an American animated television series based on the 2009 film of the same name, although the series follows a separate continuity, with some back-references to the film. The series was announced shortly after the release of the film, the 10-minute pilot episode was released on Adult Swim Video on August 8, 2011, and the full series premiered on Cartoon Network's late night programming block, Adult Swim, on July 15, 2012. Michael Jai White, Byron Minns, Tommy Davidson and Kym Whitley reprise their film roles as Black Dynamite, Bullhorn, Cream Corn and Honeybee, respectively.
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Primary
The film is a blaxploitation parody that satirizes genre tropes, including those related to systemic oppression and government conspiracy, rather than explicitly promoting a specific political ideology. Its comedic and meta-commentary nature renders its political undertones secondary and non-prescriptive.
The movie features a predominantly Black cast, reflecting the blaxploitation genre it parodies. Its narrative often frames traditional power structures, frequently represented by white characters, in a negative or villainous light, consistent with the genre's themes of resistance against oppression.
Secondary
The animated series 'Black Dynamite' primarily focuses on parodying blaxploitation films and does not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or storylines. Consequently, there is no portrayal of LGBTQ+ themes to evaluate within the show's content.
The animated series features female characters, but none are depicted engaging in and winning direct physical combat against one or more male opponents. Their roles in action sequences typically do not involve hand-to-hand or melee weapon victories over men.
The animated series "Black Dynamite" maintains the established genders of its core characters from the preceding live-action film. There are no significant instances of characters, whether original to the film's canon or parodies of widely established figures, being portrayed with a different gender.
The animated series "Black Dynamite" directly adapts characters from its live-action film predecessor. All major characters maintain their established racial portrayals from the original film, with no instances of a character's race being changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
8.1
7.6
Critic Ratings
10.0
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