HBO’s A Black Lady Sketch Show will be ending for good with its fourth season.
According to Robin Thede, the show’s creator, showrunner, writer, and star, the network and herself have mutually decided to “end the series on a high note.”
She released a statement to The Hollywood Reporter expressing gratitude for her co-star’s contribution to the comedy series.
“Thank you to all the immensely talented cast members, guest stars, writers, directors, editors, and crew members who have made A Black Lady Sketch Show an Emmy-winning success,” Thede wrote. “I especially want to recognize the Black women and other women of color who excelled in every department at ABLSS. I am also eternally grateful for the support of Issa Rae and Jax Media, Amy Gravitt, Casey Bloys, and the entire team at HBO, Max, and Warner Bros. Discovery.”
HBO also released a statement which applauds Thedes’ many talents.
“Robin Thede is a visionary comedic talent, and for four exceptional seasons of A Black Lady Sketch Show, we’ve been thrilled to partner with her on this groundbreaking, hilarious series,” they wrote. “Robin, alongside HOORAE, Jax Media, and the incredible cast and crew, leaves an indelible legacy not only in sketch but in television comedy, and we look forward to continued creative collaboration under her deal with us.”
A Black Lady Sketch Show stars Gabrielle Dennis, Skye Townsend, DaMya Gurley, Tamara Jade, and Angel Laketa Moore. There’s also several celebrity guests like Angela Bassett, for instance. The series has been running for three consecutive years.
