Johnson is an American comedy drama television series created by Deji LaRay and executive produced by Cedric The Entertainer that premiered on Bounce TV on August 1, 2021.[1] The series stars LaRay, Thomas Q. Jones, Philip Smithey, Derrex Brady and D.L. Hughley as a best friends, all with the same last name of Johnson.[2][3] The series was shot on location in Atlanta, Georgia.
On July 13, 2020, Johnson was renewed for a second season, which premiered on July 20, 2022.[4] On April 27, 2023, the series was renewed for a third, which premiered on August 5, 2023.[5] The fourth season premiered on August 3, 2024.[6]
Cast and characters
- Deji LaRay as Greg Johnson
- Thomas Q. Jones as Omar Johnson
- Philip Smithey as Keith Johnson
- Derrex Brady as Jarvis Johnson
- Khalilah Joi as Naomi Johnson
- D.L. Hughley as Eugene Johnson
- Kwajalyn Brown as Sherrie Johnson
- Chloe James as Danni Anderson
- Jessica Luza as Lisa Johnson
- Rosa Acosta as Bianca Torres
- Teryn Simmons as Jackee
- Terri Abney as Serena
- James Austin Kerr as Kevin MacDonald
- Saidah Nairobi as LaQuisha
- Dawn Halfkenny as Robin
- Terri J. Vaughn as Wanda Brooks
- L. Warren Young as Freddie Sr.
- Sherry Richards as Valerie Johnson
Episodes
| Season | Episodes | Originally released | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First released | Last released | |||
| 1 | 10 | August 1, 2021 | October 3, 2021 | |
| 2 | 10 | July 10, 2022 | September 18, 2022 | |
| 3 | 10 | August 5, 2023 | September 30, 2023 | |
| 4 | 10 | August 3, 2024 | October 5, 2024 | |
References
- ^ Odman, Sydney (December 22, 2020). "Cedric the Entertainer-Produced Dramedy 'Johnson' Set at Bounce TV (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ "Deji LaRay and Thomas Q. Jones Named Showrunners & Leads Of Bounce TV's Dramedy Series 'Johnson'". BlackFilmandTV.com.
- ^ "Deji LaRay & Thomas Q. Jones On Showing Black Men In Ways We've Never Seen With New TV Show 'Johnson'". Essence. August 3, 2021.
- ^ Pedersen, Erik (September 30, 2021). "'Johnson' Renewed For Season 2 By Bounce".
- ^ Tinoco, Armando (April 27, 2023). "Bounce Renews 'Johnson' For Season 3".
- ^ Pavan (August 2, 2024). "Johnson Returns to Bounce; According to Jim Star Starring in Lifetime Film; Remembering Erica Ash of Survivor's Remorse". SitcomsOnline.
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