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Duane Brayboy writes about how he and his wife like a particular television mini-series, where Jill Scott plays a Botswanan detective. The black conservative blogger writes: "HBO’s 'The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency' was a huge success in our household. I can’t remember the last time I watched a made for TV movie and actually clapped and cheered at the end. Seriously, I do not get all that emotional over a TV mini series, but this one left me with a smile. Finally, an all-Black mini-series with great acting that was not set during the Jim Crow era, slavery, or in the hood. I’[ve] had my fill of TV dramas with an mostly/all Black cast that did not leave me angry or tensed up. Cussing was very minimal and no sex scenes. I may sound old fashioned, but I still think one can tell a compelling story without all of that. All the actors I thought did very well and Jill Scott’s performance was just awesome. The cinematography captured Botswana (the setting of the show), its people and colors beautifully. The animation during the beginning and end credits were very clever, creative and amusing."

Booker Rising response: I totally forgot about the premiere. Hopefully I can find the full episode up on HBO's website or somewhere else. Did anyone see the show?