Series synopsis
Dear White People is an American comedy drama television series that premiered on Netflix on April 28, 2017. It ended on September 22, 2021. It was created by Justin Simien. It stars Logan Browning, Brandon P Bell, DeRon Horton and Antoinette Robertson.
Students of color navigate the daily slights and slippery politics of life at an Ivy League college that's not nearly as "post-racial" as it thinks.
Premise
Students of color navigate the daily slights and slippery politics of life at an Ivy League college that's not nearly as "post-racial" as it thinks.
Premise: The only way forward is to throw it back.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Logan Browning as Samantha White
- Brandon P Bell as Troy Fairbanks
- DeRon Horton as Lionel Higgins
- Antoinette Robertson as Coco Conners
- John Patrick Amedori as Gabe Mitchell
- Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins as Joelle Brooks
- Marque Richardson as Reggie Green
- Giancarlo Esposito as Narrator
Guest cast
- Crystal-Lee Naomi as Karen
- Ty Trumbo as Pegasus Guy
- Sheridan Pierce as Abigail
- Scott Michael Morgan as Officer Ames
- Diamond White as Penelope Conners-Faibanks
- Alex Alcheh as Milo
- Nolan Gerard Funk as Addison
- Ally Maki as Ikumi
- Johanna Middleton as Charise
- Kirsten Zien as Emily
- Christina Cooper as Miko
- Nia Long as Neika Hobbs
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 40 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | April 28, 2017 | April 28, 2017 |
| Season 2 | 10 | May 4, 2018 | May 4, 2018 |
| Season 3 | 10 | August 2, 2019 | August 2, 2019 |
| Season 4 | 10 | September 22, 2021 | September 22, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Chapter I As college radio host Samantha White leads the outcry over a blackface party on campus, a revelation about her love life puts her in an awkward spot. |
April 28, 2017 |
| 2 |
Chapter II Buoyed by his front-page story on the party, shy reporter Lionel begins to come out of his shell and embrace his true identity. |
April 28, 2017 |
| 3 |
Chapter III Golden boy Troy schmoozes his way around campus at his dad's behest, campaigning for student body president. But his smile hides nagging doubts. |
April 28, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Chapter I In the wake of the town hall protest, Sam finds herself at the center of an alt-right backlash and goes to war with a social media troll. |
May 4, 2018 |
| 2 |
Chapter II Still haunted by flashbacks to the house party, Reggie bounces from therapy to Bible study to drinking as he seeks an outlet for his pent-up emotions. |
May 4, 2018 |
| 3 |
Chapter III While party-hopping on Pride Night, Lionel struggles to make small talk with strangers and decipher mixed signals from Silvio. |
May 4, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Chapter I With Sam, Lionel and the rest of the crew caught up in their own priorities, Al suddenly feels like the only one fighting for change at Winchester. |
August 2, 2019 |
| 2 |
Chapter II As an admirer hovers around Joelle, Reggie pressures her to go public with their relationship. Moses Brown pitches his new app on the radio show. |
August 2, 2019 |
| 3 |
Chapter III While Brooke chases a story on a controversial filmmaker-in-residence, Sam tries to bluff her way through a big pitch, and Lionel goes on the prowl. |
August 2, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Chapter I On the first day of senior year, the campus is abuzz with Career Day plans and news that AP House will be producing Winchester's historic Varsity Show. |
September 22, 2021 |
| 2 |
Chapter II As Reggie considers a sweet job offer, Joelle seizes a chance to blend faith and science, and Troy makes his pitch to the Black Caucus. |
September 22, 2021 |
| 3 |
Chapter III Facing pressure from the Order to make the Varsity Show a hit, Troy finds unexpected inspiration at his mother's gallery opening. |
September 22, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 28, 2017 |
| Last aired | September 22, 2021 |
| Status | ended |