![]() Even in its animated form, the adventures of Black Dynamite and friends retains a lot of the look and the sound of that decade. You’ll get the ‘70s references, even if you’re an ‘80s (or ‘90s) baby.īlack Dynamite was initially a live-action, feature-length parody of Blaxploitation films that were popular in the 1970s. ![]() There is also a Wizard of Oz parody, “The Wizard of Watts,” which Jones says will be the season finale. Jones reveals that they have a Bill Cosby episode, and a Bob Marley one on the way. That’s actually what happens in the season premiere, and it’s a good one-a fast-paced, action-packed ride that takes on everyone, from Woody Allen to Al Sharpton. “We deal with white slavery.” Byron Minns clarifies, “Not white slavery, as in prostitution.” Jones adds, “White slavery, as in, white people enslaved by the black community.” “We picked some pretty big targets this season,” says Carl Jones. This time around, though, they’ve upped the ante. Something that they haven’t seen before,” says White.īlack Dynamite isn’t a show that shies away from controversial subjects. “We want to give the viewer something to watch. Michael Jai White says that Black Dynamite will be a little “racy” in its second season. And we have five more reasons to check out Black Dynamite this season. Whitley rattles off a list of things she can’t wait to see in the second season, amongst them “more fighting.” The action sequences in the show are fast, beautiful and fantastic-a real treat. “This is one of the hippest trips,” says Davidson, who has been pushing the boundaries of comedy since his days on In Living Color. All appeared immensely proud of the work they have done. ![]() This Saturday, the second season premieres on Adult Swim with a nod to the mega-mini-series Roots.Įarlier this month, we met with Carl Jones, who writes, directs and executive produces the series, along with stars Michael Jai White (Black Dynamite), Kym Whitley (Honey Bee), Byron Minns (Bullhorn), and Tommy Davidson (Cream Corn). Black Dynamite is back! Based on the cult film of the same name, Black Dynamite is part-parody, part-satire, an animated series that imparts smart social commentary by taking on some of the 1970s biggest pop culture cornerstones.
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