Series synopsis
Random Acts of Flyness is an American comedy sci-fi & fantasy documentary television series that premiered on HBO on August 4, 2018. It was created by Terence Nance. It stars Terence Nance, Dominique Fishback, Austin Smith and Tonya Pinkins.
Late-night series featuring a mix of vérité documentary, musical performances, surrealist melodrama and humorous animation as a stream-of-consciousness response to the contemporary American mediascape.
Premise
Late-night series featuring a mix of vérité documentary, musical performances, surrealist melodrama and humorous animation as a stream-of-consciousness response to the contemporary American mediascape.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Terence Nance as Terence
- Dominique Fishback as Najja
- Austin Smith as Xavier
- Tonya Pinkins as Ripa The Reaper
- Alicia Pilgrim as Najja
- Djoré Nance as Gospel Choir 3
- Ta’Neesha Murphy as Janaya
- Anthony Chisholm as Uncle Ren
Supporting cast
- Kelley Robins Hicks as Nubia Nefertiti
- Jon Hamm as Jon
- LaKeith Stanfield
- Tariq Trotter as Himself
- Yeelen Cohen as Himself
- ALOK
- Gillian Jacobs as Herself
- Whoopi Goldberg as Police Officer
- Moses Sumney as Himself
- Paul Sparks as Joel
- Alyssa Abreu as Chloe
Guest cast
- Jon Hamm as Jon
- LaKeith Stanfield
- Tariq Trotter as Himself
- Yeelen Cohen as Himself
- ALOK
- Gillian Jacobs as Herself
- Whoopi Goldberg as Police Officer
- Moses Sumney as Himself
- Paul Sparks as Joel
- Alyssa Abreu as Chloe
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | August 4, 2018 | September 8, 2018 |
| Season 2 | 6 | December 10, 2022 | December 24, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
What are Your Thoughts Raising Free Black Children? Terence Nance introduces his new late-night series before being stopped by the NYPD. Segments include: "Everybody Dies!," a cable-access show hosted by "Ripa the Reaper"; an infomercial for a topical-ointment cure for "white thoughts"; and a talk show on sex in the black community. |
August 4, 2018 |
| 2 |
Two Piece and a Biscuit This week's program begins with a video game to train an army of black women to defend themselves against aggressors. A gender-diverse group of subjects talk about the performance of gender. A wise uncle attempts to program his nephews on how not to be creepy. Speaking of creepy, Wendy gets lured into "Nuncaland," the Dominican-American fable inspired by a classic children's story. |
August 11, 2018 |
| 3 |
They Got Some S**t That'll Blow Out Our Back This week's program moves from the story of an afro that goes to prison for "badness"' to a family mourning a high-profile case of police violence. Also, does the Second Amendment apply to black people? Contestants on the game show "Hotep Squares" are asked about that, and many more questions on this week's Random Acts of Flyness. |
August 18, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The First Dimension: The Meaning of Your Name While working on her latest game, Najja takes a unique and murderous approach to ritual. After having his wounds appraised, Terence has all the guidance he needs for the 6-dimensional journey ahead. |
December 10, 2022 |
| 2 |
The Second Dimension: XXXX FINNA HAFTA TEACH YOU SWINE LOVERS THE PRAYER Terence’s wound MANDY is maaaaad loud – and has been talking out of pocket to Najja – so Terence attempts to silence that dude… forever. Najja prepares for the ritual to end, or begin, all rituals – which apparently requires a very specific hat. |
December 10, 2022 |
| 3 |
The Third Dimension: G/D Does Not Submit and Other... At Glorious’ birthday, Najja performs the ritual to end all rituals. Later, a rebirth leads to a revelation. |
December 17, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | HBO |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 4, 2018 |
| Last aired | December 24, 2022 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Saturday at 00:00:00 |