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Johnson (TV series)

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Johnson
GenreComedy drama
Created byDeji LaRay
Starring
ComposerPhilippe Pierre
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons3
No. of episodes30
Production
Executive producers
Running time30 minutes
Production companiesBird and a Bear Entertainment
Midnight Train Productions
Original release
NetworkBounce TV
ReleaseAugust 1, 2021 (2021-08-01) –
present

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 is set to premiere on August 3, 2024.

Cast and characters

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  • 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

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SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
110August 1, 2021 (2021-08-01)October 3, 2021 (2021-10-03)
210July 10, 2022 (2022-07-10)September 18, 2022 (2022-09-18)
310August 5, 2023 (2023-08-05)September 30, 2023 (2023-09-30)

References

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  1. ^ Odman, Sydney (December 22, 2020). "Cedric the Entertainer-Produced Dramedy 'Johnson' Set at Bounce TV (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter.
  2. ^ "Deji LaRay and Thomas Q. Jones Named Showrunners & Leads Of Bounce TV's Dramedy Series 'Johnson'". BlackFilmandTV.com.
  3. ^ "Deji LaRay & Thomas Q. Jones On Showing Black Men In Ways We've Never Seen With New TV Show 'Johnson'". Essence. August 3, 2021.
  4. ^ Pedersen, Erik (September 30, 2021). "'Johnson' Renewed For Season 2 By Bounce".
  5. ^ Tinoco, Armando (April 27, 2023). "Bounce Renews 'Johnson' For Season 3".
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