Best series with black protagonists 1i1y72

Series with black protagonists have played a fundamental role in the evolution of the representation of black culture on television. From pioneers like Fresh prince of Bel Air, Raven's Visions e living single, which explored classic sitcom comedy and distinct family dynamics, to more recent productions like Atlanta, Insecure e pose, which address the diversity of experiences within the community with authority, are all important for building narratives that move away from caricatures and stereotypes. Check out the full list of the best titles that include humorous plots, dramas and action stories.  5b2x13

A Black Lady Sketch Show (2019-2023) 1x594b

100% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,5 on IMDb

Where to watch: Max

The Black Lady Sketch Show is a sketch comedy starring four African-American women: Robin Thede, Quinta Brunson, Ashley Nicole Black e Gabrielle Dennis. Together, they play a variety of comedic characters in a surreal and creative universe, exploring themes such as identity, culture and the complexities of the experience of being a black woman. The production also features special appearances by several big names.

Abbott Elementary (2021-present) 516l

99% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,2 on IMDb

Where to watch: Disney +

Good-humored, Abbott Elementary is a series with black protagonists set in a Philadelphia public school that follows a group of dedicated and ionate teachers as they navigate the processes of an under-resourced education system. Despite the challenges, they are committed to providing a quality education for their students, despite the lack of from the school district and the skepticism of a principal with a pragmatic vision. The production features names such as Quinta Brunson, Tyler james williams, Lisa ann walter, Chris Perfect e Sheryl lee ralph.

That's So Raven (2003-2007) 3j6lu

Original title: That's So Raven

6,7 on IMDB

Where to watch: Disney +

In one of the best series teens that defined the childhood and adolescence of many, we follow the lives of Raven Baxter (Raven-Symoné), a teenager with the ability to predict the future, which often puts her in funny and somewhat complicated situations. With the help of her best friends, Chelsea (Anneliese van der Pol) e Eddie (Orlando Brown), the young woman tries to use her powers to avoid problems and change the course of events. Although her attempts to control the future are not always successful, she always counts on the of her family and friends.

Until Proven Guilty (2022-present) 4s2bw

Original title: Reasonable Doubt

100% on Rotten Tomatoes | 6,5 on IMDb

Where to watch: Disney +

In this story, Jax Stewart (Emayatzy Corinealdi) is a successful defense attorney in Los Angeles who deals with a variety of issues. While handling complex cases at the law firm, she also has to deal with the end of her marriage and the reappearance of a former client, with whom she worked in the past as a public defender.

Atlanta (2016-2022) 2w6n71

98% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,6 on IMDb

Where to watch: Netflix

Em Atlanta, Earn Marks (Donald Glover) e Alfred Miles (Brian Tyree Henry) — rapper who goes by the stage name “Paper Bull” — are two cousins ​​who work in the Atlanta music scene with the dream of improving their lives and achieving the well-being of their family. Completely oblivious to reality, Darius (Lakeith Stanfield) the team of friends together with Van Keefer (Zazie Beetz), Earn's best friend, ex-girlfriend, and mother of his daughter.

Bel-Air (2022-present) 206o5i

85% on Rotten Tomatoes | 6,4 on IMDb

Where to watch: Disney +

Bel-Air is a reinterpretation of the classic 1990s comedy, Fresh prince of Bel Air, executive produced by Will Smith. The series follows Will (Jabari Banks), a teenager from Philadelphia, who is sent to live with his aunt and uncle, Philip (Adrian Holmes) e Vivian Banks (Cassandra Freeman), in Bel-Air, after getting involved in problems with street violence. As he adapts to his new life in a mansion, Will is faced with cultural differences and, from this, he understands that he needs to calibrate his expectations about his new reality.

Black-ish (2014-2022) 4s4x2s

92% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,3 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

The plot accompanies Dre Johnson (Anthony Anderson), a successful African-American man who has a promising career, a wife, Rainbow (Tracee Ellis Ross), and four children, living in an upper-class neighborhood. Despite his material success, he begins to question how this lifestyle impacts his family's ethnic and cultural identity. From this, Dre tries to balance African-American traditions and values ​​with the influences of his new environment, while simultaneously facing generational and cultural differences within his own home.

Blindspotting (2021-2023)   5j186x

100% on Rotten Tomatoes | 6,6 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video

After her husband's arrest, Miles (Rafael Casal), Ashley Jones (Jasmine Cephas Jones) moves to live with his mother-in-law and stepsister. In her new home, as she adapts to the pressures of her new reality, the young woman must learn to deal with emotional and financial dilemmas, while trying to maintain stability for her loved ones.

Dear White People (2017-2021) 29482j

Original title: Dear White People

88% on Rotten Tomatoes | 6,4 on IMDb

Where to watch: Netflix

Based on a 2014 film of the same name, Dear White People follows a group of black students at the University of Winchester as they struggle to address issues of racial identity and find their place in a predominantly white environment. The series follows characters such as Sam White (Logan Browning), an outspoken activist, Lionel (DeRon Horton), an introverted literature student, and other friends as they navigate prejudice and the complexities of race relations on campus.

Chewing Gum (2015-2017) vs18

100% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,7 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

Created and starring the spectacular Michaela Coel, the series Chewing gum accompanies Tracey Gordon (Coel), a young woman who grew up in an extremely religious family and now seeks to explore the world to find her own path. As she tries to move away from the limitations of her upbringing, she comes across new experiences, relationships and her own identity with a good dose of dark humor and hilarious situations.

How to Get Away with Murder (2014-2020) 1d5t1m

Original title: How to Get Away with Murder

88% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,1 on IMDb

Where to watch: Disney +

How to Defend a Murderer, a series with black protagonists, follows the incredible Viola Davis in the role of Annalize Keating, a renowned criminal defense attorney and law professor at Middleton University in Philadelphia. She mentors a group of five students: Wes Gibbins (Alfred Enoch), Michaela Pratt (Aja Naomi King), Connor Walsh (Jack Falahee), Asher Millstone (Matt McGorry) e Laurel Castillo (Karla Souza), who become involved in a murder case that turns their lives upside down. Together, they find themselves in the middle of complex plots, while trying to act normally in their routines so as not to arouse suspicion.

Raising Dion (2019-2022) 3z6k6z

Original title: Raising Dion

91% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,1 on IMDb

Where to watch: Netflix

Em Raising Dion, Nicole (Alisha Wainwright) is a mother who loses her husband and finds herself alone raising her son, Dion (Ja'Siah Young), who eventually reveals that he has supernatural abilities. As he struggles to understand and control his superpowers, Nicole faces the challenge of protecting him, while dealing with the threat of a government agency that wants to capture him. With the help of friends, she strives to ensure Dion's safety, while also facing her own fears and the reality of being a single mother.

Sweet Mystery (2023) 2gu24

Original title: Black Cake

94% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,3 on IMDb

Where to watch: Disney +

Based on the novel of the same name by Charmaine Wilkerson, in the plot, Eleanor (Chipo Chung), is a woman who has to flee Jamaica in the late 1960s and, for decades, she lives on the run, while trying to build a new life in the United States. After her death, her children, Byron (Ashley Thomas) e Benny (Adrienne Warren), discover the secrets of their mother's past, including her journey and the events that led her to make extreme decisions. 

Empire: Fame and Power (2015-2020) 3eld

Original title: Empire

84% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,4 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

When Lucious Lyons (Terrence Howard) is diagnosed with a terminal illness, he decides it is time to choose a successor among his three children: Andre (Trai Byers), Jamal (Jussie Smollett) e Hakeem (Bryshere Y. Gray) for their multi-million dollar company in the music industry. Each of them tries to prove that they are the most capable of taking over the family empire, a fact that encourages rivalries, intrigues and dilemmas.

Scandals: Behind the Scenes of Power (2012-2018) 6k5n29

Original title: Scandal

93% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,7 on IMDb

Where to watch: Disney +

The famous series with black protagonists, Scandals, has as main character Olivia Pope (Kerry Washington), former White House Communications Director, decides to leave her position to start her own political and corporate crisis management firm. However, as she tries to leave her past in the political world behind, she discovers that her connections and secrets will continue to haunt her.

Swarm (2023)  4f5e6t

Original title: Swarm

87% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,1 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video

On the premise of Swarm, Dre (Dominique Fishback) is an obsessed fan of a fictional pop star, and from this, begins to take drastic and violent measures to protect the image and success of her idol. This includes extreme actions that lead her to commit crimes and confront questions of loyalty and morality. 

Upshaw Family (2021-present) 4h6j6a

Original title: The Upshaws

86% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,0 on IMDb

Where to watch: Netflix

This series with black protagonists explores the life of a family led by Bennie Upshaw (Mike Epps), a mechanic who tries to provide a better life for his wife Regina (Kim Fields), their children and other family . Between laughter and disagreements, family dynamics provide many humorous moments and others that are more delicate.

Family Matters (1989-1998) 1041g

6,6 on IMDB

Where to watch: currently unavailable

The story of this series with black protagonists revolves around the family Winslow, which deals with the joys and difficulties of everyday life. Carl Winslow (Reginald VelJohnson), a police officer, and his wife Harriette (Jo Marie Payton), an employee of a telecommunications company, tries to maintain order in her home while dealing with her children: Eddie (Darius McCrary), Laura (Kellie Shanygne Williams) and the little one Judy (Jaimee Foxworth). However, their lives become even more chaotic because of their annoying neighbor, Steve Urkel (Jaleel White), a clumsy and resourceful nerd who constantly gets into trouble. 

Godfather of Harlem (2019-present)  mmy

87% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,1 on IMDb

Where to watch: Disney +

This is the story of Bumpy Johnson (Forest Whitaker), an infamous crime boss who, after spending ten years in prison, returns to Harlem to find his territory devastated and dominated by the Italians. Determined to regain control of the streets, Bumpy faces old and new enemies, including the Italian mobster Vincent “Chin” Giant (Vincent D'Onofrio).

Harlem (2021-2025) 721j27

98% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,2 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video

In the comedy-drama series Harlem we follow the dynamics and adventures of four best friends: Camille Parks (Meagan Good), Tye Reynolds (Jerrie Johnson), Quinn Joseph (Grace Byers) e Angie Wilson (Shoniqua Shandai). Based in New York City, they try to balance their careers, relationships and personal misadventures while exploring friendship, love and the search for fulfillment. 

I May Destroy You (2020) 2k3u32

98% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,1 on IMDb

Where to watch: Max

I may destroy you is written, co-directed and stars the talented Michaela Coel. In the plot, Arabella (Coel) is a young, rising writer whose life and career are destroyed in one fell swoop when she realizes she has been drugged and raped at a party.

I'm A Virgo (2023) 42n3q

96% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,1 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video

Cootie (Jharrel Jerome) is a four-meter tall young black man who grew up isolated in Oakland, CA, without ever being seen by the outside world. Upon leaving his hiding place, he begins to explore the complexities of life, encountering the beauties and contradictions of the world. The boy then makes new friends, finds love and even meets his idol, while facing the prejudices of being such a different person.

Insecure (2016-2021) 384v3q

97% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,1 on IMDb

Where to watch: Netflix e Max

Insecure is an American comedy-drama series created by Issa Rae e Larry Wilmore. It is partly based on Issa Rae's acclaimed web series, Awkward Black Girl. In the production, we follow the adventures and misadventures of two friends, Issa Dee (Issa Rae) e Molly Carter (Yvonne Orji), who live different experiences – many of them uncomfortable and challenging.

Iwaju (2024) 3z6w72

100% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,2 on IMDb

Where to watch: Disney +

This is a futuristic animated series set in Lagos, Nigeria. The story follows Tola (Simisola Gbadamosi), a young woman from a rich island, and her best friend, Kole (Siji Soetan), a self-taught technology expert. Together, they unravel the secrets and dangers surrounding their distinct worlds while grappling with growing-up issues.

80% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,8 on IMDb

Where to watch: Paramount +

In one of the successes of Nickelodeon, we can follow the adventures of two teenage friends: Kenan Rockmore (Kenan Thompson), who works in a grocery store and is always trying to find ways to make money and Kel Kimble (Kel Mitchell), with his impulsive nature and his addiction to orange soda, which ends up causing confusion and complicating his friend's plans. Together, they get involved in funny and disastrous situations while trying to achieve their goals.

Living Single (1993-1998) 4j41e

7,7 on IMDB

Where to watch: currently unavailable

living single follows the lives of six twenty-something friends living together in Brooklyn, New York. The series follows the experiences of Khadijah James (Queen Latifah), an independent journalist; Synclaire James-Jones (Kim Coles), a naive actress; Maxine Shaw (Erika Alexander), a sarcastic lawyer; Overton Jones (John Henton), a maintenance technician; Kyle Barker (Terrence 'TC' Carson), a charming executive; and Regine Hunter (Kim Fields), a vain fashion designer. 

Lovecraft Country (2020) d661x

88% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,1 on IMDb

Where to watch: Max

In a mix of horror, drama and science fiction, Lovecraft Country follow the journey of Atticus Freeman (Jonathan Majors), who, together with her friend Letitia Lewis (Jurnee Smollett) and your uncle George Freeman (Courtney B. Vance), embark on a journey through the southern United States in the 1950s, in search of their missing father. During the trip, they must face not only the horrors of racism and racial segregation, but also supernatural creatures and mysteries inspired by myths and legends. 

Luke Cage (2016-2018) 96l5d

87% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,2 on IMDb

Where to watch: Disney +

Luke Cage (Mike Colter) is an ex-convict with indestructible skin who fights to clear his name and save his neighborhood. Even though he doesn't want to get into trouble and draw attention to himself, the population really needs a hero.

Lupin (2021-2023) 4mb49

98% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,5 on IMDb

Where to watch: Netflix

In this story, Assane Diop (Omar Sy) is a skilled and charismatic thief who is inspired by the adventures of Arsène Lupin. He uses his intelligence and skills to take revenge on a powerful family for the injustice committed against his father, who was falsely accused of a crime he did not commit.

Damn Rap (2022-2023) 4d3jg

Original title: Rap Sh!t

100% on Rotten Tomatoes | 6,6 on IMDb

Where to watch: Max

This is the story of Shawna (Aida Osman), a Miami rapper stuck in a dead-end job, who decides to reconnect with her childhood friend, Mia (KaMillion), a single mother and makeup artist with several side jobs. Together, they form a rap group and seek viral fame, despite the difficulties of life in the suburbs, so that they can make their voices heard in the world of hip-hop and change their lives. 

Millie Black (2024) 383i2y

Original title: Get Millie Black

100% on Rotten Tomatoes | 6,6 on IMDb

Where to watch: Max

Millie-Jean Black (Tamara Lawrance) is a former detective of the Scotland Yard who returns to her hometown of Kingston, Jamaica. When she s the local police force, she becomes involved in a puzzling missing person case that ends up reviving ghosts from her own past. As the investigation begins, the young woman discovers hidden secrets about the case and lives with unresolved issues from her previous life.

Eyes That Condemn (2019) 1b2yn

Original title: When They See Us

96% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,8 on IMDb

Where to watch: Netflix

Based on a true story, eyes that condemn tells the story of five Harlem teenagers – Kevin (Asante Blackk), Antron (Caleel Harris), Raymond (Marquis Rodriguez), Yusef (Ethan Herisse) e Korey (Jharrel Jerome) – who became victims of a flawed justice system after being wrongly accused of a brutal attack in Central Park. In a mix of racism and police manipulation, the young men are forced to make confessions, resulting in their convictions and the difficulty imposed on the fight for the truth. 

Operation Lioness (2023-present) r3n1c

Original title: Lioness

72% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,8 on IMDb

Where to watch: Paramount +

Em Operation Lioness, Joe (Zoe Saldana), a CIA agent, is involved in a highly secret and dangerous mission. She recruits and trains a team of women to carry out operations in the field, and in doing so, the narrative explores the emotional and moral cost of clandestine missions, as Joe and her team face intense moments.

P-Valley (2020-present) 7f36

95% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,4 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video

The plot follows the lives of dancers who work in a club. striptease and explores the complexities of female empowerment, the struggle for survival and the dark secrets surrounding the club, starting with an unexpected visitor who brings great intrigue. The women's lives and the dynamics of the nightclub begin to change in unexpected ways. Shannon Thornton, Elarica Johnson, Tyler Lepley, Brandee Evans, Nicco Annan, Miracle Watts e Gail Bean are some of the names that make up the cast.

Paradise (2025-present) 5w154a

81% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,9 on IMDb

Where to watch: Disney +

Starring Sterling K. Brown, Julianne Nicholson e James Marsden, the plot of the series Paradise is set in an idyllic community where some of the world's most powerful and influential individuals live together in harmony. However, the tranquility of the place is shaken when a shocking murder occurs, leading to a high-stakes investigation. 

Posing (2018-2021) 3c2y3z

98% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,6 on IMDb

Where to watch: Disney +

Set in New York in the late 1980s, pose accompanies Blanca Rodriguez (Michaela Jaé (MJ) Rodriguez), a trans woman who welcomes LGBT youth who have been thrown out of their homes, forming her own family and creating an environment of and belonging. Amid the rise of luxury culture and the emergence of dances queer, Blanca and her children deal with personal, social and economic situations in the midst of a time marked by the fight against HIV. 

Power (2014-2020) 2g1g6c

81% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,1 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video

Known as Ghost, James St. Patrick (Omari Hardwick) is a successful businessman and owner of a luxury nightclub in New York. But behind this image, he leads a double life as the city's drug lord. Torn between the world of crime and the desire for a legitimate life, he reconciles the dual reality to try to protect his family and maintain control of his empire.

Fresh Start (2022) 2w2u45

Original title: FromScratch

86% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,9 on IMDb

Where to watch: Netflix

This is the story of Amy Wheeler (Zoe Saldana), an artist who, upon finding love in Italy, embarks on a profoundly transformative journey. Along the way, she deals with the complexities of rediscovering herself in a new environment and continues to search for healing and a new purpose in life.

Blood and Water (2020-present) 4d5z5d

Original title: Blood & Water

81% on Rotten Tomatoes | 6,7 on IMDb

Where to watch: Netflix

Em blood and water, series with black protagonists, Love Qamata, a Cape Town teenager meets Fikile (Khosi Ngema), a famous swimmer at a party and begins to firmly believe that she may be her sister who was kidnapped shortly after birth. Determined to discover the truth, the young woman embarks on a quest that will challenge her beliefs and test her ability to deal with family secrets.

Being Mary Jane (2013-2019) 403i3z

Original title: Being Mary Jane

77% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,6 on IMDb

Where to watch: Max

The series follows Mary Jane Paul (Gabrielle Union), a successful black woman who hosts a TV show. Despite her brilliant career and seemingly perfect life, Mary Jane is faced with rational and emotional dilemmas that make her question what is really missing in her life. 

Kidnapping in the Air (2023-2025) w6a57

Original title: Hijack

90% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,4 on IMDb

Where to watch: Apple TV +

On a long-haul flight between Dubai and London, Sam (Idris Elba), a skilled negotiator, is called upon to deal with a crisis on board. During the trip, a kidnapping puts the lives of the engers at risk, and Sam must use his skills to resolve the situation peacefully. As tensions rise, he finds himself faced with unexpected situations, trying to ensure everyone's safety while dealing with the complexities of the negotiation.

Snowfall (2017-2023) z6w4g

92% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,4 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

Set in Los Angeles during the early days of the crack epidemic in the 1980s, Snowfall follows the lives of several characters whose paths collide violently. Among them is Franklin Saint (Damson Idris), a young aspiring drug dealer who sees an opportunity to profit from the new drug market. 

Surviving in Style  6e2y52

Original title: Survival of the Thickest

85% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,5 on IMDb

Where to watch: Netflix

Em Surviving in Style, Mavis Beaumont (Michelle Buteau) is a talented fashion designer who, after a traumatic breakup, decides to start her life over. Determined to find love and be happy the way she always dreamed, the woman deals with personal and professional situations while searching for a new purpose. 

Swagger (2021-2023) 135g2p

93% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,4 on IMDb

Where to watch: Apple TV +

In this series with black protagonists, Jace (Isaiah R. Hill) is a 14-year-old basketball prodigy whose unparalleled skill attracts the attention of everyone around him. So he s a local team coached by Ike (O'Shea Jackson Jr.), a former player who seeks redemption by trying to guide Jace to success, while having to come to with his own frustration with his failed career. 

The Underground Railroad: The Roads to Freedom (2021) 3t2x5j

Original title: The Underground Railroad

94% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,4 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video

Em The Underground Railroad: The Paths to Freedom, Cora (Thuso Mbedu) is a young enslaved woman who escapes from the Georgia plantations in search of freedom. During her harrowing journey, she travels through a secret network of underground railroad tracks, but is relentlessly pursued by a ruthless slave hunter. 

Them (2021-present) 2j1v4c

79% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,5 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video

With a new story each season, in the first we follow the couple Henry (Ashley Thomas) e Lucky Emory (Deborah Ayorinde) who moves from North Carolina to a predominantly white neighborhood in Los Angeles in 1953. At first, the move seems peaceful, but soon the dream house becomes the epicenter of evil forces, both supernatural and prejudiced. As the family endures a series of horrors, they must deal with the explicit racism of the community and the psychological terror that threatens to destroy their lives.

Everybody Hates Chris (2005-2009) v3r63

Original title: Everybody Hates Chris

96% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,6 on IMDb

Where to watch: Paramount +, Prime Video e balloon play

In yet another classic series with black protagonists, we follow the life of Chris (Tyler James Williams), a teenager trying to survive in 1980s Brooklyn. In his daily life, he has to deal with difficulties, counting on his eccentric family around him: his father, Julius (Terry Crews), always trying to save every penny, the mother, Rochelle, who is strict, the spoiled sister, Tonya (Imani Hakim), and the popular brother, Drew (Tequan Richmond).

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990-1996) 6n721a

Original title: The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

91% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,9 on IMDb

Where to watch: Max e Prime Video

Fresh prince of Bel Air, a series with black main characters, follows Will Smith, a teenager from Philadelphia who is sent by his mother to live with his wealthy aunt and uncle, Phil (James Avery) e Vivian (Janet Hubert), in Bel-Air, California. Upon arriving at the mansion, he is faced with the luxurious lifestyle of his relatives and is amused by the unusual situations that arise, especially with the antics of his cousins, Carlton (Alfonso Ribeiro), a methodical and vain young man, and Hilary (Karyn Parsons), a superficial socialite. 

watchmen (2019) v72o

92% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,2 on IMDb

Where to watch: Max

In one of the best series with black protagonists, based on the iconic comic book story by Alan Moore e Dave Gibbons, the dark plot takes place in Tulsa, Oklahoma, 34 years after the original story. After a white supremacist attacks the local police department, the city enacts laws that allow officers to hide their identities behind masks. One of these professionals is Angela Abar (Regina King), who adopts the persona Sister Night and fights racists while confronting the decades-old legacy of vigilantes.

Young Love (2023) 3r4r4f

100% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,4 on IMDb

Where to watch: Max

Young Love is an animated series based on the acclaimed short Hair love. The story follows Zuri (Brooke Monroe Conaway) and their parents Stephen (Kid Cudi) e Angela (Issa Rae) in the challenges of everyday life. Together, they seek to realize their dreams while dealing with family, professional and cultural issues.

Do you have a favorite series that isn't on the list? Tell us in the comments.

Text proofread by: Thiago Almeida in 26 / 02 / 2025.

Sources: TV Line, Harper's Bazaar e Marie Claire

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