Sizzlin' Summer Streaming 23' - The Other Black Girl - Season One

The Other Black Girl's first season landed on Disney+ (in Australia) mid last month.

This ten episode first season based on the 2021 novel of the same name by Zakiya Dalila Harris, focuses on Nella Rogers, who is an editorial assistant at Wagner Books and the only Black woman working for the company until the hiring of Hazel-May McCall. 

Following the hiring of Hazel, strange occurrences lead to Nella discovering the truth about Wagner's disturbing history. The story is inspired by Harris' own personal experiences working as an editor and addresses various forms of racism in the corporate world.

Nella Rogers is an editorial assistant at Wagner Books, a successful publishing house located in New York City. 

She often feels lonely, undervalued, and marginalized as a result of being the only Black woman working for the company. Nella is excited when Wagner hires Hazel-May McCall, another Black woman, and the two quickly bond and become friends. Shortly thereafter, Nella receives a mysterious message instructing her to leave Wagner Books. 

Cracks form in Nella and Hazel's friendship after Hazel's advice gets Nella in trouble with her boss and Wagner's employees begin showing favoritism towards Hazel. This makes Nella question whether Hazel is purposely sabotaging her in order to advance herself. Eventually, Nella begins uncovering Wagner's dark history and sinister secrets.

Rotten Tomatoes gives TOBG an 87% approval rating, while the finale leaves us wondering will there be a second season? Who was on the end of that phone call?

I enjoyed these short little episodes packed with great music and sassy one liners. Not to mention some serious pop culture references.

If you need a new series to add to your dance card, maybe The Other Black Girl from Hulu could totally be up your alley. Creepy, a little, nice to see Hunter Parish from Weeds on the small screen again, yes. Disney+ in Australia serving up decent little series month in, month out!