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3 days ago
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- IOL News
Tyler Perry's ‘She the People' is a political comedy that misses the mark
Terri J. Vaughn as Antoinette Dunkerson in a scene from 'She the People'. Image: X Tyler Perry's first foray into political satire on Netflix with 'She the People' is more of a show which serves as background noise while scrolling on your phone than it is a compelling comedic masterpiece. The first eight-episode drop of the comedy, which premiered last week and is written, directed and produced by the renowned actor and film-maker, pales in comparison to other stellar series in the genre with shows like 'Veep', 'Spin City' and 'Parks and Recreation.' The storyline, which sees an ambitious lawyer become Mississippi's first black lieutenant governor while battling personal and professional challenges, has much room for exploration. But much of the dialogue falls flat, the jokes barely land, and the overall production fails to leave a lasting impression. Video Player is loading. 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Vaughn, who plays the titular character of political newbie Antoinette Dunkerson. The actress, who is acclaimed for her roles on 'The Steve Harvey Show' and 'All of Us', is well-versed in Perry's production's having starred in 'Daddy's Little Girls" and 'Meet the Browns.' For 'She the People', Vaughn is joined by familiar faces from the Perry universe, including Jo Marie Payton, Karon Riley and Robert Craighead. Terri J. Vaughn and Robert Craighead in a scene from 'She the People'. Image: X You would think that this assembling of some of the stars from Perry's project would result in some of his finest work, but instead, there is not much chemistry between them, and many of their performances are lacklustre. And while the next instalment of the show, which will be released in August, could redeem its poor debut, it will take a lot for that to happen and for it to rank among Perry's best work. 'She the People' kicks off with Dunkerson making her political intentions known during a local television news interview, only for her to be met with a condescending presenter who insists that she is unlikely to succeed. But Dunkerson is determined to prove her critics wrong. Things then take a turn on election night when she unintentionally goes viral after punching a teenage boy in defence of her daughter at a house party. This spikes her ratings, and she is elated when she wins the election, but her excitement soon dwindles when she meets Governor Harper (Craighead), a sexist politician who is stuck in the past. Harper and his team are determined to sideline her, forbidding her from hiring her own staff and not taking any of her innovative ideas seriously. She even shuts her out, making himself unavailable for any meetings with her. Dunkerson also faces embarrassment when she is sent out on bizarre events to represent the governor, including a pig hollering contest and a country fair where she is verbally attacked by the governor's loyal supporters. While she is attempting to find her feet in this unfamiliar political arena, she is also forced to contend with her zany family, including a rebellious teenager Cleo (Payton), a socially-awkward son Titus (Tré Boyd), an old-school mother Lola (Drew Olivia Tillman) with interesting takes on discipline, as well as her politically-uneducated cousin Shamika (Jade Novah) who she is forced to hire. There is also Basil (Dyon Brooks), Tamika's exuberant boyfriend and Jed (Kevin Thoms), a staffer at the governor's mansion. They both fail to leave a comedic impression, and their characters don't offer depth to the series. Another aspect of the storyline I feel could have been better introduced is Dunkerson's romantic interest in her bodyguard. Much of their interactions are confusing and not as funny as Perry might have intended. In addition, aspects of the show which include political corruption are also featured in a predictable way, and this part of the series failed to leave viewers pondering deeper societal issues as satire sets out to do. 'She the People' might include universal themes of battling self-doubt, overcoming self-doubt and dealing with family conflicts, but it does it in a way that has played out many times on our screens before. As Dunkerson's journey continues on the second part of the inaugural season of 'She the People', here is hoping for less silliness and a more comedic and poignant offering. * I rate 'She the People' 2 out of 5 stars.
Black America Web
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
A First Look at Tyler Perry's She The People
Source: R1 / R1 Tyler Perry brings us a new comedy series to Netflix with family, faith, and politics, with She The People. Created by and Starring Terri J. Vaughn and Jo Marie Payton. While many of us have met both actresses in signature roles and shows like The Steve Harvey Show and Family Matters, Terri J. Vaughn and Jo Marie Payton create their own set of family values while being in the public eye. Terri plays Antoinette Dunkerson, who is now the Lieutenant Governor of Mississippi. After she wins her election, what's next? She The People takes us on her journey of success, while being a Mother, and leader in the South. Part 1 is streaming now on Netflix. Part 2 airs on August 14th SEE ALSO A First Look at Tyler Perry's She The People was originally published on Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE
Buzz Feed
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Terri J. Vaughn Reacts to Her Iconic Roles: From Friday to She The People
Legendary actress Terri J. Vaughn takes a walk down memory lane, reacting to some of her most unforgettable TV and film moments. From her breakout role in Friday, to fan-favorite Lovita on The Steve Harvey Show, to her appearance in Insecure, and now her powerful new role in the series She The People. Terri dishes behind-the-scenes stories, career reflections, and how each role shaped her journey. #TerriJVaughn #FridayMovie #SteveHarveyShow #InsecureHBO #SheThePeople #BlackActress #TVIcon
Boston Globe
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
This week's TV: Meghann Fahy and Julianne Moore star in ‘Sirens'
What else clicks this week? 1. ' Sarah Silverman: Postmortem ,' Tuesday on Netflix: Everybody mourns differently. For coarse comedienne (and actress) Silverman, grieving takes the form of a sheaf of dark new and repurposed material. The subject for this daddy's girl? Her late beloved father Donald, a.k.a. Schleppy Silverman, and the stepmother, Janice, who predeceased him by nine days. Telling stories with affection and noodging, Silverman has always been encouraged by her family, who embraced rather than ostracized her for revealing family secrets on the way to reaping howls of laughter. For Silverman, love, death, and laughter are all part of the same mishegoss. Advertisement 2. ' Gordon Ramsay's Secret Service ,' Wednesday on Fox at 9 p.m. then streaming on Hulu: The ubiquitous Scottish-born gourmet has found a new format for brow-beating sloppy restaurateurs, and bending them to his will. With a new reality format on a new network, and the help of spies, Advertisement 3. ' She the People ,' Thursday on Netflix: The Tyler Perry TV takeover continues with a new political sitcom. Terri J. Vaughn, best-known for her long-running role as a high school secretary on 'The Steve Harvey Show,' stars as Mississippi's ambitious first black lieutenant governor. Problems arise when this dedicated working mom, who's clawed her way to the top, has to juggle her outrageous family crises with the demands of a way-down-south-in-dixie cigar-chomping white governor who withholds power. She'll just have to grab it, while being true to her roots and her constituents. 4. ' Pee-wee as Himself ,' Friday on HBO at 8 p.m. then streaming on Max: Few childhood TV idols have so daringly crossed the line between kiddy show and subversive humor as 5. ' The French Open ,' Sunday on TNT: The Parisian clay courts host the second of four grand slam tournaments lobbing onto TV sets for two weeks, from May 25 to June 8. With lefty champion Advertisement Thelma Adams is a cultural critic and the author of the best-selling historical novel ' ,' about Josephine Marcus, the Jewish wife of Wyatt Earp.
Leaders
10-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Leaders
Steve Harvey Challenges Negative Portrayal of Muslims in US Media
The American actor, TV host, writer and producer, Steve Harvey, spoke about the true essence of Islam, debunking media narratives that link the religion to terrorism. Steve Harvey is a renowned comedian and a TV host. His most popular talk shows include 'The Steve Harvey Show' and 'Steve.' He is the author of some of the best-selling self-help books, such as 'Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man' and 'Act like a Success, Think like a Success.' US Media Polarization Speaking in an episode titled 'Do Headlines Cause Hate?' Steve Harvey addressed the negative portrayal of Islam and Muslims in the US media for political purposes. 'We in this country are guided by the media and our politicians. They take this polarizing, anything that is polarizing, to pick a side and they have chosen Islam and Muslims as a scapegoat in this new election. It's all over everything. They have chosen it as a way to polarize,' he said. Harvey revealed the main reasons behind these negative stereotypes of Muslims in the US. 'Our country operates off of fear. It's the fear of the economy crash, fear of death, fear of disease,' he noted. Debunking False Narrative The American actor and TV host explained how false narratives about Islam spread through media platforms. 'So now, here what happens. Every single story they can to get our eyeball to a TV set like you said earlier. It's about some wayward Muslim who is in a sect who has taken this beautiful faith and twisted it,' Harvey said. He also stressed that Islam is a peaceful religion and that the actions of some extremists do not represent the beliefs and practices of true Muslims. 'Cause nowhere in the Quran does it say to do any of this stuff. It don't say shoot nobody, it don't say crash no plane, it don't say nothing,' Harvey said. Short link : Post Views: 12
