HBO renews Robin Thede's series

HBO has commissioned a third season of A Black Lady Sketch Show.

The news comes just before the second season of the show, created by Robin Thede, comes to an end in the US on Friday.

  HBO comedy chief Amy Gravitt, said: ‘Robin continues to break new ground in the world of sketch comedy. She delivered a hilariously sharp second season, and we’re looking forward to seeing where Robin, [executive producer] Issa Rae and the A Black Lady Sketch Show team take us in Season 3.'

Thede said: ‘Making A Black Lady Sketch Show is a dream come true, and I’m honoured to continue our incredible series.

‘I see this show as a budding comedy institution, where black women can play fully realised, non-stereotypical characters, and I am so grateful for the opportunity to continue to create that space for today’s premier comedians.’

The season two cast also featured Gabrielle Dennis, Ashley Nicole Black, Laci Mosley and Skye Townsend.

The show, which has been nominated for three Emmys, airs on Sky Comedy on Monday nights in the UK, a few days after its US premiere.

Published: 24 May 2021