Lena Waithe was the breakout star of Master of None, and the peak that we got into her life rendered the most heartwarming and hilarious episodes. Now, Waithe is telling her story in Twenties.
The story is similar to Waithe’s, which follows a young queer black woman in her formative decade, trying to find her footing in Los Angeles. She’s trying to make it big as a screenwriter, which is a near herculean task, but luckily her best friends are there to help her along in her LA adventure.
Here’s everything you need to know to stream Twenties.
What is Twenties?
Lena Waithe actually developed the series in her twenties based on her experiences when she first moved to Los Angeles. It was initially produced for BET, then tossed around to Hulu, but ultimately landed on BET.
- Launched: March 2020
- Channel: BET
- Genre: Comedy
- Starring: Jonica “Jojo” T. Gibbs as Hattie, Christina Elmore as Marie,
- Gabrielle Graham as Nia, Sophina Brown as Ida B, Big Sean as Tristan
- Seasons: 1
- Status: Pending
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What the critics are saying
- “It’s a cutesy, sometimes insightful, and humorous comedy-drama about navigating maybe the most exciting and terrifying decade of adulthood, all while trying to make it in showbiz. It’s a series that clearly wants to set itself apart with its visual style and rhythm, and, for the most part, it succeeds in that regard.” –Tambay Obenson, Indie Wire
- “But the heart of Twenties is, naturally, the friendship between the three strivers. Gibbs’ easygoing chemistry with each of her co-stars — including recurring player Kim Whitley, who plays Hattie’s lonely mom — mean that the central trio make for believable besties from their very first scene together. When Nia and Marie pick up Hattie soon after the latter is evicted from her apartment, the threesome immediately settle into sororal squabbling. But the quarrels only last until Whitney Houston comes on the car radio, at which point they can’t help singing along in unison. Margo versus Eve can wait; it’s time to exhale.” –Inkoo Kang, The Hollywood Reporter
Where to stream Twenties
- Philo
- Sling TV
- FuboTV
- Vidgo
- AT&T TV Now
BET is available on a few of the major live TV streaming services. When trying to decide which one is best for you, you’ll want to weigh the cost, the other channels you’ll receive, and the compatible devices for streaming.
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Philo is the least expensive streaming service, but it has some limitations. You won’t find the sports channels that dominate other packages or local channels. However, it’s the cheapest way to gain access to 60 great entertainment channels for only $20 a month. You’ll get popular channels like Animal Planet, MTV, Discovery, IFC, AMC, Lifetime, Nick Jr, and the Paramount Network, as well as deep cuts like ID and Game Show Network. You also get free cloud DVR, but shows recorded are deleted after 30 days, so binge responsibly.
For a more à la carte service, look to Sling TV. It offers two cable packages, Sling Orange and Sling Blue, each of which costs $30 per month. If you grab them both (Sling Orange + Blue) you can save $10 per month. Sling Blue offers more bang for your buck with over 40 channels, including sports necessities like FS1, NBCSN, and NFL Network. You’ll also gain access to the usual cable mainstays like Food Network, Discovery, Cartoon Network, SYFY, and FXX. Whichever package you choose, you can save $10 on your first month. Here’s the complete guide to Sling TV channels.
Currently, Sling is also run-in a promotion that allows folks who want to dip their toes in the world of online Live TV streaming to try its service during primetime with its Happy Hour Across America promotion. From the hours of 5pm to midnight, Sling will be totally free. For more information, check out the full offer details.
FuboTV was built from the ground up with sports fans in mind. There are different channel packages available whether you’re looking for basketball, soccer, golf, or even outdoor sports like rock climbing. But no worries, all the great cable channels you’re after are here too, including Viceland, Bravo, TBS, and IFC.
Vidgo offers a package for under $40 a month that pulls together more than 60 English-language channels into its National English Package, including ABC, Fox, the Disney family of channels, the ESPN family of channels (including ESPN Deportes), FS1, FS2, Fox Deportes and BeIN Sports. It offers an array of entertainment favorites, including A&E, HGTV, History, Lifetime, and a full range of Nickelodeon channels, including TeenNick and NickToons.
College sports fans will love it, too: The ACCN, Big Ten Network, the Longhorn Network, and Pac-12 Network are all on the Core package, and for $10 more, the Plus package offers all six market-specific Pac-12 Networks.
There’s a good chance that you’re already looking to AT&T for your wireless needs. The second you sign up, you’ll gain instant access to 45+ channels, including local channels and even free HBO in the Plus and Max channel suites. Plus, it comes with CloudDVR, which lets you record up to 20 hours of TV per month. One account works on two devices, but you can add more devices for only $5.
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*First Published: Jun 8, 2020, 10:13 am
Jaime Carrillo
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