The Vince Staples Show
| The Vince Staples Show | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Comedy |
| Created by | Vince Staples Ian Edelman Maurice Williams |
| Written by | Vince Staples |
| Starring | Vince Staples |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 5 |
| Production | |
| Running time | 19–26 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | Netflix |
| Release | February 15, 2024 |
The Vince Staples Show is an American television comedy limited series on Netflix. It released on February 15, 2024, with 5 episodes. The show stars rapper Vince Staples[1][2] in a satirized African American Los Angeles.[3][4][5] The show was inspired by Donald Glover's Atlanta, with Glover helping Staples with the creation.[6] Bryan Greenberg and Vanessa Bell Calloway also make appearances on the show.[7]
Episodes[edit]
| No. | Title | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Pink House" | |
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After being arrested for speeding, Staples serves time in jail. | ||
| 2 | "Black Business" | |
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Staples goes to the bank to get a loan, becoming victim of an armed robbery. | ||
| 3 | "Brown Family" | |
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Staples goes to a family reunion. | ||
| 4 | "Red Door" | |
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Staples goes to an amusement park. | ||
| 5 | "White Boy" | |
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After running into an enemy from high school, Staples goes on a chase. | ||
Potential second season[edit]
In an interview with Rolling Stone, Staples reflected on the show's success, saying:
"I'm grateful. I got to do something that isn't really done on that network, or just done in general, with trying to break format and conventional comedy. I'm just trying some new things. So, I'm very happy that people embraced it, and we'll see how they feel about it moving forward. We're still trying to see what’s going to happen with that. But, looking forward to other opportunities in the medium."
Reception[edit]
The Vince Staples Show was praised from critics for its deadpan, dark,[9] and satirical humor.[10][11] Critics also complained that the series didn't go on for long enough.[12][13]
James Poniewozik of The New York Times stated: "The Vince Staples Show is an entertaining enigma, and there's something to be said for leaving the people wanting more".[14]
References[edit]
- ^ Jenkins, Craig (2024-02-15). "Vince Staples Is Just Happy to Be Here". Vulture. Retrieved 2024-04-30.
- ^ "With a New Netflix Show, the Vince Staples Universe Is Expanding". W Magazine. 2024-02-16. Retrieved 2024-04-30.
- ^ Odutola, Tayo (2024-02-20). "The Vince Staples Show: A Quick Overview". Word Is Bond. Retrieved 2024-04-30.
- ^ "Vince Staples' new Netflix show is an offbeat look at life, Los Angeles, and fame". 1A. Retrieved 2024-04-30.
- ^ Josephs, Brian (2024-02-13). "'The Vince Staples Show' Is Part Art House, Part 'Home Improvement'". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-04-30.
- ^ Rodriguez, Karla. "Vince Staples Says Donald Glover Helped Him While Making 'The Vince Staples Show'". Complex. Retrieved 2024-04-30.
- ^ "Q&A: Vince Staples redirects offbeat impulses from familiar territory of rap to new Netflix series". AP News. 2024-02-15. Retrieved 2024-04-30.
- ^ Gee, Andre (2024-05-23). "Vince Staples on His New Album, Making a Netflix Series, and Where Hip-Hop Goes Next". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
- ^ "Vince Staples makes magic with his dark, offbeat comedy". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 2024-04-30.
- ^ Guzman, Ivan (16 February 2024). "'The Vince Staples Show' Reflects Vince's Nonchalant Chaos". Paper magazine.
- ^ "Vince Staples's Surreal Netflix Series Makes You Rethink Reality". Men's Health. 2024-02-16. Retrieved 2024-04-30.
- ^ Tinubu, Aramide (2024-02-15). "Netflix's 'The Vince Staples Show' Feels Incomplete, Despite Some Brilliant Bits: TV Review". Variety. Retrieved 2024-04-30.
- ^ Krishnamurthy, Sowmya. "'The Vince Staples Show' feels like an appetizer that only scratches the surface". Business Insider. Retrieved 2024-04-30.
- ^ Poniewozik, James (2024-02-15). "Review: 'The Vince Staples Show' Is a Hip-Hop Head Trip". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-04-30.
