black-ish (2014)
▸ Worth a watch
black-ish is streaming in New Zealand on Disney Plus.
The verdict
black-ish is a dependable English series — it does what it sets out to do. It's sitting at 7.1/10 on TMDB across 350 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. Episode length hovers around 23 minutes. In New Zealand you can stream it on Disney Plus.
Is it worth starting?
This is 8 seasons deep — English comedy. Several seasons in, so it's a commitment to start rather than a one-night sampler.
- Why
- 7.1/10 from 350 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you don't want to start something several seasons deep
- Best for
- A long run rather than a single sitting
Story
A family man struggles to gain a sense of cultural identity while raising his kids in a predominantly white, upper-middle-class neighborhood.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~23 min per episode |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Kenya Barris
Cast
Anthony Anderson
Andre Johnson
Tracee Ellis Ross
Rainbow Johnson
Marcus Scribner
Junior Johnson
Marsai Martin
Diane Johnson
Miles Brown
Jack Johnson
Jenifer Lewis
Ruby Johnson
Where to watch in New Zealand
Disney Plus
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 26 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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Frequently asked
Is black-ish worth watching?
Worth a watch. It rates 7.1/10 on audience ratings. This is 8 seasons deep — English comedy. Several seasons in, so it's a commitment to start rather than a one-night sampler.
Where can I watch black-ish?
You can stream black-ish in New Zealand on Disney Plus.
What language is black-ish in?
black-ish is an English series (Comedy).