Series synopsis
Blindspotting is an American comedy drama television series that premiered on STARZ on June 13, 2021. It ended on May 26, 2023. It was created by Daveed Diggs, Rafael Casal. It stars Jasmine Cephas Jones, Benjamin Earl Turner, Candace Nicholas-Lippman and Jaylen Barron.
Ashley was nipping at the heels of a middle class life in Oakland until Miles, her partner of 12 years and father of their son, is suddenly incarcerated, leaving her to navigate a chaotic and humorous existential crisis when she’s forced to move in with Miles’ mother and half-sister.
Premise
Ashley was nipping at the heels of a middle class life in Oakland until Miles, her partner of 12 years and father of their son, is suddenly incarcerated, leaving her to navigate a chaotic and humorous existential crisis when she’s forced to move in with Miles’ mother and half-sister.
Premise: Welcome to the ordeal.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jasmine Cephas Jones as Ashley
- Benjamin Earl Turner as Earl
- Candace Nicholas-Lippman as Janelle
- Jaylen Barron as Trish
- Atticus Woodward as Sean
- Helen Hunt as Rainey
- Rafael Casal as Miles Jones
- Margo Hall as Nancy
Supporting cast
- April Absynth as Jacque
- Andrew Chappelle as Scotty
- Justin Chu Cary as Rob
Guest cast
- Lauren Dasilva Formalejo as Viv
- Sisi Turcotte as Janice
- Emily Althaus as Amy
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 16 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | June 13, 2021 | August 8, 2021 |
| Season 2 | 8 | April 14, 2023 | May 26, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Ordeal Ashley is ready to ring in the New Year with Miles, her partner of 12 years. However, when she turns the corner, her whole world is turned upside down. |
June 13, 2021 |
| 2 |
Smashley Rose It's sentencing day for Miles and tensions are high as Ashley, Rainey and Trish wait for the judge's decision. When the gavel comes down, Ashley's day is set on a path towards destruction. |
June 20, 2021 |
| 3 |
The Rule of Three With his dad gone, Sean is beginning to spiral out. When a tough parenting moment is upon Ashley, Rainey and the turner family try to introduce her to the “Rule of Three.” |
June 27, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles A stressed-out and short-tempered Ashley is determined to throw Sean the perfect 7th birthday party. Meanwhile, Trish and Jacque must act quickly when they’re late to pick up a piñata and the order is canceled. |
April 14, 2023 |
| 2 |
Life Is Too Short A chance encounter with Too $hort at a spa day leads to a crazy night out at Trish’s old strip club. Earl struggles with his PTSD while on a date. Trish is jealous that Jacque is spending so much time with Cuddie. |
April 14, 2023 |
| 3 |
N*ggaz and Jesus When Sean says the ‘N’-word during their first family weekend visit, Ashley and Miles have to explain why it’s wrong. Rainey confesses she doesn’t believe in god anymore after Nancy brings her to her church support group. |
April 21, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | STARZ |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 13, 2021 |
| Last aired | May 26, 2023 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Friday at 21:00:00 |