The show is an off-beat and constructive portrayal of a black family

"Black-ish", an American sitcom that premiered in 2014, began with the premise of Dre Johnson, the head of the Johnson family, panicking over the fact that his four children were not “black” enough.^[1] This set the tone and objective of the show; to understand through light-hearted comedy what it means to be black, and how this definition changes from one generation to the next. "Black-ish" follows the lives of Dre, his wife Rainbow, a liberal anesthesiologist, and their five children, who navigate not just their own lives but also try to make sense of the socio-political problems that plague society at large. One of the reasons why the show succeeded beyond expectations within the sphere of sitcoms was the fact that it added a splash of color in an otherwise predominantly white arena. While shows like "Full House" depicted a middle-class white family as they explored newly founded familial connections, warmed the hearts of countless viewers, they were also over-represented with a plotline that had been re-used repeatedly. "Black-ish" worked its way into the lives of its viewers by carefully balancing both the familial drama and the ability to open discussions on various issues. The topic of identity is a sensitive one, be it racial, sexual or gender, particularly when it comes to family. While current trends focus on trying to Westernize and imitate the whites, "Black-ish" stands apart where the idea of being a proud black family becomes a priority, brought out through subtle actions instead of sermonizing.

[P1] "Black-ish" is different from the other typical white family sitcoms that have similar plotlines.