From the years 1974 to 1979, The TV show Good Times was one of the funniest shows on television, aside from also creating history when it became the first Black two-parent family sitcom. Now, Good Times is back again with a reboot, and while the theme of a black two-parent family stays the same, this time, the series has been picked up by Netflix, and will be animated.
Netflix has a long list of great animated shows, from Rick and Morty to BoJack Horseman, to Inside Job, to Big Mouth, and many more. Good Times will be yet another brilliant series added to the roster and we’re here to tell you all about it. So, sit tight and keep reading everything you need to know about Good Times, from the plot to the cast and much more.
What is the Plot of Good Times?
Much like the original series, the animated Good Times reboot will also focus on a black family living in Chicago and the issues faced by then. Of course, between the 70s and now, things have changed a lot for the black community, and this upcoming animated series will also adapt these changed in its own way, whilst also retaining the essence of the original series.
Netflix has released the official trailer for Good Times, and it will give you a glimpse into what you can expect from this series, and it is more than just fun. With several brillaint characters paired with witty dialogues and marvelous animation, Good Times appears to be on the right track and all set to make a splash on the streaming platform.
The Cast of Good Times
This time around, Good Times is being created and released for the viewers in an animated reboot, which means while you won’t be able to see the star-studded cast, you can revel in their voices that bring the characters to life. The cast members joining the Good Times reboot are J.B Smoove from Curb Your Enthusiasm, Jay Pharoah from The Blackening, Marsai Martin from Black-ish, and Slink Johnson from Black Jesus.
Other famous voices you will hear in Good Times are of Yvette Nicole Brown and Wanda Skyes to name a few.
When and Where Can You Watch Good Times?
As aforementioned, Good Times has found itself a home on the popular streaming platform Netflix, which also has several other animated series to binge on. As for Good Times, created by Ranada Shepard, and with executive producers Stephen Curry, Norman Lear, and Seth MacFarlane, is just around the corner, and ready for you to watch.
The official release date of Good Times is April 11, and will be available to exclusively stream on Netflix.
Conclusion
So, if you’re a fan of animated series and movies, especially the ones that belong to the comedy genre, then Good Times deserves to be added to your watchlist. Make sure you check our website upon the release for a review on the same!