Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Unapologetic blackness is key to the success of 'Atlanta'

We talk about why the FX TV show ‘Atlanta’ is so unusual and so good. Donald Glover created the show. Now in its second season, it’s darker, weirder and more violent. Scenes from the TV series "Atlanta." Credit: FX Networks.

By Madeleine Brand • May 1, 2018 • 1 min read

We talk about why the FX TV show ‘Atlanta’ is so unusual and so good. Donald Glover created the show. Now in its second season, it’s darker, weirder and more violent.

Scenes from the TV series "Atlanta." Credit: FX Networks.

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Unapologetic blackness is key to the success of 'Atlanta'

We talk about why the FX TV show ‘Atlanta’ is so unusual and so good. Donald Glover created the show. Now in its second season, it’s darker, weirder and more violent. Scenes from the TV series "Atlanta." Credit: FX Networks.

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Unapologetic blackness is key to the success of 'Atlanta'

We talk about why the FX TV show ‘Atlanta’ is so unusual and so good. Donald Glover created the show. Now in its second season, it’s darker, weirder and more violent. Scenes from the TV series "Atlanta." Credit: FX Networks.

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