The Vince Staples Show
| The Vince Staples Show | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Comedy |
| Created by | Vince Staples Ian Edelman |
| 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 streaming television limited comedy series on Netflix. It released on February 15, 2024, with 5 episodes. The show stars American 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]
Reception[edit]
The Vince Staples Show was praised from critics for its deadpan, dark,[8] and satirical humor.[9][10] Critics also complained that the series didn't go on for long enough.[11][12]
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".[13]
Episodes[edit]
| No. | Title | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Pink House" | |
| After being arrested for speeding, Staples serves time in jail. | ||
| 2 | "Black Business" | |
| Staples goes to the bank to get a loan, being the bank is victim of an armed robbery. | ||
| 3 | "Brown Family" | |
| Staples goes to a family reunion. | ||
| 4 | "Red Door" | |
| Staples goes to an amusement park. | ||
| 5 | "White Boy" | |
| After running into an enemy from high school, Vince goes on a chase | ||
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.
- ^ "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.