The Boondocks: Were There Unaired Episodes For Some Reason?
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Anyone watch this show? The creator sounded like an “everything is racist” type but I’ve had some people tell me that a few times some good points were made
From what I recall, the main character is a full-on black power advocate, but he's also shown to be ridiculous and/or wrong. A lot. And he's also shown to have enough other endearing qualities that you don't hate him for being an idiot.
Y'know, from the days back when writing was decent, and a show with strong messaging could still manage to have humility.
Of course, I'd probably be turned off by it entirely if I tried watching it again today, knowing what I now know about most of these types of writers. I have zero patience for it and give zero benefit of the doubt at this point, sadly.
Who even is the lead? Huey, or Riley? Huey at least seemed to be an intellectual that doesn't make excuses and recognizes "the black community" for what it is, while Riley was literally everything about "the black community" personified. Seemed like Huey was supposed to be the main perspective, but I didn't watch much beyond the first season, and they might've gone full Riley antics.
They are both the main protagonists, though Huey provides narration, and can been seen as the more vocal lead.