‘Black-ish’ Episode on Police Brutality Hits Hard on Social Media: ‘This Scene Was So Real’

“Powerful episode talking about things most shows would be afraid to tackle,” one viewer says

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ABC’s hit sitcom “Black-ish” has been known to handle serious issues with humor since its premiere in September 2014 — and Wednesday’s episode was no exception.

The latest installment of the show starring Anthony Anderson, Tracee Ellis, Ross Yara Shahidi and Laurence Fishburne titled “Hope” dealt with the topical and controversial issue of police brutality, and inevitably sparked strong reactions on social media.

It took place almost entirely in the Johnson family’s living room as they watch the news and wait for a grand jury’s decision regarding a fictional police brutality case, while debating how much they are going to tell their children about it.

“Can we please not freak the kids out without giving justice a chance to be served?” asks Dr. Rainbow “Bow” Johnson (Ross). “The evidence in this case is pretty clear.”

“At some point, whether we like it or not, our kids are going to ask [hard] questions that we have to answer,” says her husband, Dre (Anderson).

The conversation mirrored those between real-life families across America following the deaths of Freddie Gray, Michael Brown, Eric Garner and other African Americans.

was on point tonight! Powerful episode talking about things most shows would be afraid to tackle,” one Twitter user wrote.

Another viewer called it “television gold,” while a third said: “What an important episode of #blackish tonight. Addressing such an important, vital issue in our country today.”

“Black-ish” airs Wednesdays at 9:30 p.m. on ABC.

See the tweets below.

https://twitter.com/YaraShahidi/status/702683171737829376

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