The Vince Staples Show is an American comedy television series, created by rapper Vince Staples, alongside Ian Edelman and Maurice Williams for Netflix. The series premiered on February 15, 2024, with five episodes and stars Staples[1][2] in a satirized African American Los Angeles.[3][4][5] Bryan Greenberg and Vanessa Bell Calloway also make appearances on the show.[6]
| The Vince Staples Show | |
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 Release poster | |
| Genre | |
| Created by | Vince Staples Ian Edelman Maurice Williams |
| 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 |
| Production companies | Khalabo Ink Society Section Eight Arthouse Edelgang Worldwide |
| Original release | |
| Network | Netflix |
| Release | February 15, 2024 – present |
The series was renewed for a second season on May 30, 2024, by Netflix.
Episodes
edit| Season | Episodes | Originally released | ||
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| 1 | 5 | February 15, 2024 | ||
Season 1 (2024)
edit| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | |
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| 1 | 1 | "Pink House" | William Stefan Smith | Story by : Vince Staples, Ian Edelman & Maurice Williams Teleplay by : Vince Staples | February 15, 2024 | |
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After getting pulled over for speeding, Vince lands behind bars and meets an aspiring singer, inquisitive police and a hostile inmate with a grudge. | ||||||
| 2 | 2 | "Black Business" | Ben Younger | Vince Staples & Amy Hubbs | February 15, 2024 | |
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When an armed robbery breaks out at the bank where Vince is applying for a small-business loan, he seizes an opportunity to negotiate a lucrative deal. | ||||||
| 3 | 3 | "Brown Family" | William Stefan Smith | Vince Staples & Crystal Jenkins | February 15, 2024 | |
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Tensions flare up over macaroni and cheese at a family reunion; as aunties bicker and hard truths emerge, Vince has a heart-to-heart with Uncle James. | ||||||
| 4 | 4 | "Red Door" | William Stefan Smith | Vince Staples & Winter Coleman | February 15, 2024 | |
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At a theme park, a mission turns into a misadventure for Vince, who encounters a menacing mascot; Deja gets into a heated argument at the gift shop. | ||||||
| 5 | 5 | "White Boy" | Ben Younger | Vince Staples | February 15, 2024 | |
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A run-in with a longtime enemy at Vince's old school escalates into a cat-and-mouse game all over Long Beach. | ||||||
Production
editIn 2019, Staples began a YouTube music video series entitled The Vince Staples Show, releasing three episodes which were also released as audio singles: "So What?", "Sheet Music," and "Ad 01: Hell Bound".[7][8] Staples confirmed in an interview with Vulture that the show was picked up by Netflix between 2019 and 2020 after the YouTube incarnation of the show, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, was put on hold.[9] The show was inspired by Donald Glover's Atlanta, with Glover helping Staples with the creation.[10]
In an interview with Rolling Stone, Staples reflected on the show's success, saying:
"I'm grateful. I got to do something that isn't really done on that network, or just done in general, with trying to break format and conventional comedy. I'm just trying some new things. So, I'm very happy that people embraced it, and we'll see how they feel about it moving forward. We're still trying to see what's going to happen with that. But, looking forward to other opportunities in the medium."[11]
The show was picked up by Netflix for a second season on May 30, 2024, over three months after the premiere of the first season.[12]
Reception
editThe Vince Staples Show was praised from critics for its deadpan, dark,[13] and satirical humor.[14][15] Critics also complained that the series didn't go on for long enough.[16][17]
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".[18]
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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Trace, William Cowen (August 22, 2019). "Watch Vince Staples' New "So What?" Video". Complex. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
- ^ Saponara, Michael (November 4, 2019). "Vince Staples Drops Episode 2 of 'The Vince Staples Show' Featuring New Song 'Sheet Music'". Billboard. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
- ^ Jenkins, Craig (15 February 2024). "Vince Staples is Just Happy to Be Here". Vulture. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
- ^ Rodriguez, Karla. "Vince Staples Says Donald Glover Helped Him While Making 'The Vince Staples Show'". Complex. Retrieved 2024-04-30.
- ^ Gee, Andre (2024-05-23). "Vince Staples on His New Album, Making a Netflix Series, and Where Hip-Hop Goes Next". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
- ^ Rice, Lynette (30 May 2024). "'The Vince Staples Show' Renewed For Season 2 By Netflix". Deadline.
- ^ "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.
