Black Dynamite (2012)
The legendary street hero Black Dynamite leaps from the big screen into animated chaos in this Adult Swim cult classic.
Black Dynamite - Series Information
- Original Title: Black Dynamite
- First Air Year: 2012
- Last Air Year: 2015
- Created by: Byron Minns, Michael Jai White
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation, Comedy
- Content Rating (US): TV-MA
- Number of Seasons: 2
- Number of Episodes: 19
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: July 15, 2012 (United States - TV-MA), July 15, 2012 (Canada - 18+), July 15, 2012 (Germany - 18), July 15, 2012 (France - 18), July 15, 2012 (Mexico - C), July 15, 2012 (Spain - 18)
- Networks: Adult Swim
- Alternative Titles: Black Dynamite: The Animated Series (US), 黑色炸药 (CN)
- Production Companies: Titmouse, Williams Street
- Production Countries: United States of America
Black Dynamite - Plot
Black Dynamite is an American animated television series based on the 2009 film of the same name, although the series follows a separate continuity, with some back-references to the film. The series was announced shortly after the release of the film, the 10-minute pilot episode was released on Adult Swim Video on August 8, 2011, and the full series premiered on Cartoon Network's late night programming block, Adult Swim, on July 15, 2012. Michael Jai White, Byron Minns, Tommy Davidson and Kym Whitley reprise their film roles as Black Dynamite, Bullhorn, Cream Corn and Honeybee, respectively.
Black Dynamite - Trailer
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Black Dynamite - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Byron Minns
- Michael Jai White
Main Cast
- Michael Jai White
- Byron Minns
- Kym Whitley
- Tommy Davidson
- Debra Wilson
- Jonathan Kite
- Snoop Dogg
Executive Producers
- Carl Jones
- Keith Crofford
Black Dynamite - FAQs
Is Black Dynamite based on a true story?
Not at all — Black Dynamite is a loving parody of 1970s blaxploitation cinema. The animated series builds on the 2009 film of the same name, sending its larger-than-life hero through wildly exaggerated adventures that gleefully skewer the genre's tropes, stereotypes, and over-the-top action conventions.
Where can you stream Black Dynamite?
Black Dynamite is available to stream on Max (formerly HBO Max), including through the HBO Max Amazon Channel, and on Adult Swim for free. You can also purchase episodes on Amazon Video, Apple TV, and Fandango At Home, or catch it free on Spectrum On Demand.
Who voices Black Dynamite in the animated series?
Michael Jai White reprises his role as Black Dynamite from the original 2009 film. He's joined by Byron Minns as Bull Horn, Tommy Davidson as Cream Corn, Kym Whitley as Honeybee, Debra Wilson and Jonathan Kite as various characters, and Snoop Dogg as Leroy Van Nuys.
How many seasons does Black Dynamite have?
Black Dynamite ran for two seasons on Adult Swim, plus a special pilot episode released in 2011. Season 1 contains 10 episodes and Season 2 wraps up the series with 9 episodes, bringing the total to 19 episodes across the full run.
What is Black Dynamite the animated series about?
The show follows Black Dynamite and his crew — Bull Horn, Cream Corn, and Honeybee — as they battle outrageous villains, corrupt institutions, and absurd conspiracies in a heightened 1970s world. It parodies blaxploitation films with sharp humor, over-the-top action, and biting social satire.
Does Black Dynamite continue the story from the film?
The animated series follows a separate continuity from the 2009 film, though it includes occasional back-references to it. Think of it as a parallel universe — same characters, same irreverent energy, but with entirely new storylines that push the blaxploitation parody format even further.
What shows are similar to Black Dynamite?
Fans of Black Dynamite tend to enjoy The Boondocks for its sharp Black cultural satire, Robot Chicken for its irreverent sketch-comedy animation, and Superjail! for its Adult Swim brand of anarchic humor. Moral Orel and Squidbillies round out the Adult Swim universe nicely.
Was Black Dynamite cancelled or did it end naturally?
Black Dynamite concluded after two seasons in 2015 and is no longer in production. While Adult Swim never made a formal cancellation announcement, the series quietly ended without a third season, leaving fans with 19 episodes of its uniquely wild blend of animation and blaxploitation comedy.
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