A Black Lady Sketch Show to End With Season 4, Creator Issues Statement

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A Black Lady Sketch Show to End With Season 4, Creator Issues Statement

A Black Lady Sketch Show is ending with season 4 at HBO, as creator, showrunner, writer, and star Robin Thede has released a statement for what is being described as a mutual decision to end the series on a high note.

“Thank you to all the immensely talented cast members, guest stars, writers, directors, editors, and crew members who have made A Black Lady Sketch Show an Emmy-winning success,” Thede wrote in a statement, per The Hollywood Reporter. “I especially want to recognize the Black women and other women of color who excelled in every department at ABLSS. I am also eternally grateful for the support of Issa Rae and Jax Media, Amy Gravitt, Casey Bloys, and the entire team at HBO, Max, and Warner Bros. Discovery.”

HBO praised the series in a statement of its own, saying: “Robin Thede is a visionary comedic talent, and for four exceptional seasons of A Black Lady Sketch Show we’ve been thrilled to partner with her on this groundbreaking, hilarious series. Robin, alongside HOORAE, Jax Media and the incredible cast and crew, leave an indelible legacy not only in sketch, but in television comedy, and we look forward to continued creative collaboration under her deal with us.”

Who Was In The Cast Of A Black Lady Sketch Show?

Along with Thede, core cast members included Gabrielle Dennis and Skye Townsend. The show also welcomed featured players, such as DaMya Gurley, Tamara Jade, and Angel Laketa Moore, and several celebrity guests like Angela Bassett.

A Black Lady Sketch Show was a hit with critics and garnered awards recognition, receiving 13 Emmy nominations and three wins. As part of her three-year overall deal with HBO, Thede is developing a half-hour comedy for the network titled Disengagement.