Fresh off its Golden Globe success and never a show to shy away from the topic of race in America, ABC’s black-ish addressed President-elect Donald Trump’s win and the current state of politics in the Wednesday episode titled, Lemons. The passionate speech by Dre Johnson (Anthony Anderson) in the episode's closing called for hope and understanding with Johnson declaring, "We have to find a way to reach out to each other and find common ground." He continues, "Or else we're literally never going to make it and this country is going to get worse."
The show touched on the pain we all felt watching the election numbers come in, and the fear we all have for the days to come. As a result, the episode drew a big response from Twitter and here is a look at some reactions.
Even Questlove of The Roots chimed in.
It's 5:30am and #Blackish is blowing my mind right about now. DAYUM. @black_ishABC @anthonyanderson
— Questlove Gomez (@questlove) January 12, 2017
Along with black-ish star Yara Shahidi.
How I feel after watching this episode #Blackish pic.twitter.com/S9f3qXgPu7
— Yara shahidi (@YaraShahidi) January 12, 2017
Folks are ready for Anthony Anderson's award-winning moment.
Give @anthonyanderson & @BlackishWriters all the awards. They summed up all of MY our feelings in 2 mins. Bravo #Blackish Bravo ???? ???? ???? pic.twitter.com/H7h2BWR4tO
— Jennifer Michelle (@JMichelleMTAM) January 12, 2017
And people quickly praised how the writing perfectly summed up our thoughts and pain.
This Episode was beautifully written; raw, strong emotion & messages we can all learn from ???? #blackish
— ???? (@goldchampagne_) January 12, 2017
Some folks wondered why it took people this long to tune in to the hit series.
I'm gonna keep saying it. Why aren't you watching #Blackish?! #BlackishABC @BlackishWriters @black_ishABC pic.twitter.com/cFsNnIETnE
— TJ (@_oddmanout) January 12, 2017
For some, it should be required viewing.
That was the BEST episode of @blackishabc Summed up my feelings ???? @funnyblackdude @BlackishWriters They can use this for corporate training
— Re-Branding Matt (@MoJonze) January 12, 2017
Tracee Ellis Ross must be on a high right now!
@TraceeEllisRoss @anthonyanderson Last night's episode of #Blackish was EVERYTHING!❤????????????????
— Kia (@LoveAlwaysKia) January 12, 2017
Some can't stop replaying it in their heads. Yes, it was that good!
@anthonyanderson me looking for the awards that should be all yours!! Woke up with your monologue in my head #blackish #priceless pic.twitter.com/cKGWgX4TtD
— iamAkilahDasha (@IamAkilahDasha) January 12, 2017
You can watch Dre (Anthony Anderson)'s passionate monologue from the episode below:
Blackish just gave us one of the most powerful TV scenes in recent memory. wow. pic.twitter.com/Nd0mojAnLm
— Alex Medina (@mrmedina) January 12, 2017
Here’s to hoping for an episode in the future titled, Lemonade, where we show the beauty in our resistance.