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Season 1 – She's Gotta Have It

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Iconic filmmaker Spike Lee revisits his first feature film with this Netflix original series of the same name. Brooklyn-based artist Nola Darling struggles to stay true to herself and her dreams while dividing her time between her friends, her job and her lovers -- all three of them. That trio includes married businessman and father Jamie Overstreet, photographer and self-described "biracial Adonis" Greer Childs and chatty Michael Jordan fan Mars Blackmon. In addition to creating the series, Lee directs all the episodes and serves as an executive producer alongside wife Tonya Lewis Lee.
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Fun, fascinating and feminist, Spike Lee's classic is born again for a new generation.

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Evette Dionne Bitch Media As much progress as She's Gotta Have It has made, there's still something missing - a polyamory and sexual fluidity that's not rooted in selfishness, uncertainty, and narcissism. Mar 4, 2021 Full Review Carmen Phillips Autostraddle Until Spike is able to work out his insecurities about women who do what they want without the input of men, he's not going to be able to successfully craft a well developed woman character. Mar 24, 2020 Full Review Alexandra Pollard Daily Telegraph (UK) The series' blend of humour, drama and social critique would probably curdle in the hands of anyone other than Lee. But Lee manages to make the whole thing magnificent. Newcomer DeWanda Wise is stunning, too. Rated: 4/5 Mar 23, 2020 Full Review Kemi Alemoru Dazed and Confused It's going backwards in order to move the conversation forward... This could and should have been good but, ultimately, there are too many holes, too many monologues and too many things for me to get over for me to actually enjoy it. Jan 26, 2022 Full Review Rhodé Marshall City Press (South Africa) ...the Netflix adaptation had a disappointing end to season one. The last episode was an anticlimax that left you with nothing learnt after 10 episodes. Apr 15, 2020 Full Review Proma Khosla Mashable As it sheds the safety blanket of style, She's Gotta Have It breaks through as an extremely compelling character narrative. Mar 23, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member The dialogue and performances feel stilted like its being acted out/read. Not naturally spoken by people in every day conversation. Nola breaking the fourth wall is like I'm being preached to, yet I'm not the one who needs to hear their message. Just tell the story as its happening without stopping to give me an explanation of what I'm already watching play out. It's as if the audience is seen as not intelligent enough to reach any conclusions on our own. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Genial, inteligente e divertido!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Spike Lee has obviously run out of ideas and is pointlessly rehashing the old ones. Lee's tendency to preachily hammer home a message is evident throughout, and its the same messages as always. The dialogue is very unnatural and corny. It's an old man's idea of what young, cool people are like. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member The show is too preachy, without reaching any moralising conclusions, which is weird. So many unresolved conflicts, the art is mediocre. Poorly scripted and acted. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member DeWanda Wise is AMAZING. She is an extraordinary talent; a great actress, beautiful, facial expressions, her laugh, her body language and she makes it all seamless and natural. She gives Nola Darling justice. Spike Lee has really made something special here. The art and production and direction has created a unique amazing show. Definitely one of the greatest shows out there today! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member I love this show. It's fresh, unpredictable, educational...it's a whole experience. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Spike Lee

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DeWanda Wise

Nola Darling

Cleo Anthony

Greer Childs

Lyriq Bent

Jamie Overstreet

Anthony Ramos

Mars Blackmon

Chyna Layne

Shemekka Epps

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Nov 23, 2017 Hashtag DaJumpoff (DOCTRINE) Brooklyn artist Nola lays down her philosophy on sex and freedom between visits from her three lovers: thoughtful Jamie, playful Mars and cocky Greer. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 23, 2017 Hashtag BootyFull (SELF ACCEPTANCE) While Nola works through the aftermath of a disturbing encounter, her friend Shemekka considers changing her body to boost her earning potential. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 23, 2017 Hashtag LBD (LITTLE BLACK DRESS) After a setback, Nola tries to regain her power and confidence with help from a little black dress, but the effect isn't what she hoped. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 23, 2017 Hashtag LuvIzLuv (SEXUALITY IS FLUID) Fed up with the toxic energy in her life, Nola embarks on a man cleanse, but it doesn't mean she sleeps alone. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 23, 2017 Hashtag 4MyNegusAndMyBishes (ALL WORDS MATTER) Nola faces challenges at her new teaching job; Jamie learns his son has made a startling viral video; Shemekka takes a decisive step. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 23, 2017 Hashtag HeGotItAllMixedUp (DYSLEXIA) Emotions run high as Nola prepares for her art opening and her men realize they aren't invited to the big night; Shemekka makes her dancing debut. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 23, 2017 Hashtag HowToMakeLoveToANegroWithoutGettingTired Greer decides it's time to break the rules; Nola stews over a review from a critic; Jamie slips into a confusing spiral. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 23, 2017 Hashtag LoveDontPayDaRent (IF YOU DON'T KNOW ME BY NOW) Nola veers between joy and panic when two sudden changes of fortune leave her scrambling to cover her bills; Jamie turns to an old friend for help. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 23, 2017 Hashtag ChangeGonCome (GENTRIFICATION) Amid rising tensions in the neighborhood, Nola tries to channel all her energy into her art, but she soon finds herself thrust into the spotlight. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 23, 2017 Hashtag NolasChoice (3 DA HARD WAY) Awkward surprises, a bold new work of art and the sweet sounds of Prince turn a holiday feast into an unforgettable night. Details

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Season Info

Director
Spike Lee
Creator
Spike Lee
Executive Producer
Spike Lee, Tonya Lewis Lee
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Comedy, Romance
Original Language
English
Release Date
Nov 23, 2017
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