EPISODE
SEASON
2 Dope Queens - Season 1
Inspired by podcast, this television series follow the comedy discussion on poetry, race, romance, and living in America, as it is presented by Jessica Williams and Phoebe Robinson with other comedians of different colours in an attempt to overcome race destination and to amuse the viewers through this comedy.
17 July 1970, Peabody, Massachusetts, USA
28 November 1962, New York City, New York, USA
18 December 1980, Portales, New Mexico, USA
12 August 1982, Akron, Ohio, USA
16 December 1981, Lynwood, Washington, USA
23 July 1989, Fulham, London, England, UK
1 March 1983, Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
31 July 1989, California, USA
10 February 1981, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
25 March 1965, Nelsonville, Ohio, USA
10 June 1983, Keelung, Taiwan
24 March 1971, Jackson, Mississippi, USA
February 02, 2018
Jessica Williams and Phoebe Robinson are undoubtedly two of the most interesting, compelling voices in the industry at the moment, and giving them an on-camera platform is the best move HBO could have made.
February 02, 2018
Ms. Williams and Ms. Robinson share an obvious comfort with each other and a confidence in their ability as performers. As a result, the show feels both spontaneous and polished like a ruby.
February 01, 2018
Not everyone who does a podcast is ready for prime time but, in the case of Jessica Williams and Phoebe Robinson, they're not only ready, they deserve an actual prime-time slot on HBO and immediate extension beyond the four episodes.
February 07, 2018
2 Dope Queens goes to show that taking podcasts to the next level might not be so hard after all.
February 02, 2018
Moving their podcast to a giant Brooklyn Theatre isn't backed up much by writing or production.
February 05, 2018
With "2 Dope Queens," Williams and Robinson have found a formula that works very well for them - and it just might work out for everyone else, too.
February 05, 2018
Although it's always fun to watch Williams and Robinson banter back and forth, it's their big interviews that make the strongest case for Queens to make the jump to the small screen.
February 05, 2018
We rarely see hosting partnerships that are true partnerships. The late-night talk format could use some shaking up, and the best way to shake it up on a more regular basis might be to send in the Queens.
February 13, 2018
Podcast turned late-night comedy show brings big laughs.
June 11, 2018
Their specials, filmed at the historic Kings Theater in Brooklyn and directed by Tig Notaro, bring the live show to the masses who haven't been lucky enough to attend tapings in person.
