Channel 4’s ‘Get Millie Black’ Offers a Bold Take on Jamaican Crime Noir
The five-part series, written by Marlon James, explores the complexities of Jamaica beyond its idyllic stereotypes through a gripping detective story.
- ‘Get Millie Black’ follows Millie-Jean Black, a former Scotland Yard detective, as she returns to Jamaica to work on missing persons cases and confronts her own troubled past.
- The series, created by Booker Prize-winning author Marlon James, presents a darker, more nuanced depiction of Jamaica, focusing on themes like classism, transphobia, and human trafficking.
- Tamara Lawrance leads the cast as the uncompromising and determined Millie, with standout performances from Chyna McQueen as her sister Hibiscus and Gershwyn Eustache Jnr as her detective partner Curtis.
- Filmed on location in Kingston, Jamaica, the show highlights the vibrant yet gritty reality of the city, contrasting sharply with the island’s typical tourist imagery.
- While the first season leaves several storylines unresolved, Channel 4 and HBO have yet to announce a second season, with cast and creators expressing hope for further exploration of the characters and themes.
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