Amazon Studios and Universal Television announced today that its much-discussed comedy, “Harlem,” has been picked up for a second season with a special message from executive producers Tracy Oliver, Amy Poehler, and Pharrell Williams plus cast members Meagan Good, Grace Byers, Shoniqua Shandai, and Jerrie Johnson.
The series, from Tracy Oliver, sparked lots of chatter on social media when it premiered late last year with much of the conversation centered around celebrating the series for highlighting Black joy.
Since premiere, “Harlem” has scored a GLADD Award nomination for its inclusive LGBTQIA+ storyline featuring a queer character in one of the lead roles, as well as a NAACP Award nomination for its authentic representation of Black culture. Season Two will return with its core group of four ambitious girlfriends, continuing to level up in New York‘s vibrant Harlem.”
It was only right we got the crew back together for a very special announcement! @MeaganGood has the floor ? #HarlemEverAfter pic.twitter.com/emoJOZ40H8
— Harlem (@HarlemOnPrime) February 17, 2022
Created, written, and executive produced by Tracy, “Harlem” is a new comedy following a group of stylish and ambitious best girlfriends in Harlem, New York City, the mecca of Black culture in America.
Camille is a popular young anthropology professor at Columbia who has an extensive knowledge of the dating norms of many cultures, but has a hard time navigating her own love life.
Tye is a successful, queer dating-app creator who prefers keeping vulnerability—and romantic partners—at arm’s length.
Quinn is a hopeless romantic and trust-fund fashion designer who is trying to give back to the world while running a struggling business.
Angie is a confident, vibrant, and filter-free singer and actress who also lives rent-free and fabulously with Quinn.
Together, they level up from their 20s into the next phase of their careers, relationships, and big city dreams.
The series stars Meagan Good as “Camille,” Grace Byers as “Quinn,” Shoniqua Shandai as “Angie,” Jerrie Johnson as “Tye,” and Tyler Lepley as “Ian.”
Harlem is produced by Amazon Studios and Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group, in association with Paper Kite Productions. In addition to Oliver, Paper Kite’s Amy Poehler and Kim Lessing also serve as executive producers, alongside 3 Arts’ Dave Becky, Britt Matt and 13-time Grammy Award-winner Pharrell Williams and Mimi Valdés from i am OTHER.
