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Dad Stop Embarrassing Me!

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Dad Stop Embarrassing Me!
GenreComedy
Created byJamie Foxx & Jim Patterson
Starring
Music byAinz Brainz Prasad
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes8
Production
Executive producers
Producers
  • Alex Avant
  • Chris Arrington
  • James Barnett
Cinematography
  • Robin J. Strickland
  • Donald A. Morgan
EditorAndy Zall
Camera setupMulti-camera[1]
Running time23–27 minutes
Production companyA Grandma's Hands Production
Original release
NetworkNetflix
ReleaseApril 14, 2021 (2021-04-14)

Dad Stop Embarrassing Me! is an American comedy television series created by Jamie Foxx and Jim Patterson that premiered on Netflix on April 14, 2021.[1][2] That June, it was canceled after one season.[3]

Cast and characters

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Main

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  • Jamie Foxx as Brian Dixon,[2] a single father and businessman based in Atlanta. He inherited his mother's cosmetics company, BAY Cosmetics.
    • Foxx also plays in one-time episode roles: Rev. Sweet Tee,[2] the local church's reverend; Cadillac Calvin,[2] Brian's uncle and Pops' brother; and Rusty,[2] a bartender
  • David Alan Grier as Pops Dixon,[4] Brian's father
  • Kyla-Drew as Sasha Dixon,[2] Brian's teenaged daughter who recently moved from Chicago to Atlanta after the death of her mother
  • Porscha Coleman as Chelsea Dixon,[4] Brian's sister and Pops' daughter
  • Jonathan Kite as Johnny Williams,[4] Brian's best friend who is an Atlanta police officer
  • Heather Hemmens as Stacy Collins,[4] Brian's colleague at BAY Cosmetics

Recurring

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  • Valente Rodriguez as Manny,[4] Brian's handyman
  • Miracle Reigns as Zia Williams,[4] Sasha's best friend and Johnny's daughter

Guest

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Episodes

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No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
1"#BlackPeopleDontGoToTherapy"Ken WhittinghamTeleplay by : Jim Patterson and Jamie Foxx & Bentley Kyle Evans
Story by : Jamie Foxx & Jim Patterson		April 14, 2021 (2021-04-14)
2"#Godastamaste"Ken WhittinghamTeleplay by : Jesse Jensen
Story by : Jacque Edmonds Cofer & Steve Leff		April 14, 2021 (2021-04-14)
3"#YeezysAndShrimp"Ken WhittinghamTeleplay by : Max Searle & Jacque Edmonds Cofer
Story by : Johnny Mack & Jamie Rhonheimer		April 14, 2021 (2021-04-14)
4"#NipplesOrNuts"Ken WhittinghamTeleplay by : Steve Leff & Molly Kiernan
Story by : Jim Patterson & Max Searle		April 14, 2021 (2021-04-14)
5"#TheMotherPucker"Ken WhittinghamTeleplay by : Johnny Mack & Rachel Livingston
Story by : Jamie Rhonheimer & Max Searle		April 14, 2021 (2021-04-14)
6"#ThrillaOnTheGrilla"Ken WhittinghamTeleplay by : Jamie Rhonheimer & Tori Collins
Story by : Jamie Foxx & Corinne Foxx		April 14, 2021 (2021-04-14)
7"#RichDadWokeDad"Bentley Kyle EvansTeleplay by : Jim Patterson & Jesse Jensen
Story by : Steve Leff & Johnny Mack		April 14, 2021 (2021-04-14)
8"#MaybeItsBAYBelline"Bentley Kyle EvansTeleplay by : Bentley Kyle Evans
Story by : Bentley Kyle Evans & Wayne Stamps		April 14, 2021 (2021-04-14)

Production

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On September 1, 2020, Netflix gave Dad Stop Embarrassing Me! a series order.[1] The series was created by Jamie Foxx and Jim Patterson who also executive produced it alongside Bentley Kyle Evans and Corinne Foxx with Alex Avant serving as a producer. Ken Whittingham directed six of the eight episodes.[5] It was also announced that Foxx was cast in a starring role alongside Kyla-Drew, David Alan Grier, Porscha Coleman, Jonathan Kite and Heather Hemmens while Valente Rodriguez was cast in a recurring role.[1]

The series was filmed at Sunset Bronson Studios in Hollywood, California, but it is set in Atlanta, Georgia.[6] On June 18, 2021, Netflix canceled the series after one season.[3]

Release and reception

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The series was released on April 14, 2021.[2] The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported an approval rating of 25% based on 12 critic reviews, with an average rating of 4.98/10. The website's critics consensus reads, "Jamie Foxx is funny – sadly, Dad Stop Embarrassing Me! is not."[7] Metacritic gave the series a weighted average score of 49 out of 100 based on 10 critic reviews, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[8]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Andreeva, Nellie (September 1, 2020). "Jamie Foxx Father-Daughter Comedy 'Dad Stop Embarrassing Me' Gets Netflix Series Order". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on September 1, 2020. Retrieved September 1, 2020.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g Roots, Kimberly (March 18, 2021). "Jamie Foxx Makes Series TV Return, Has In Living Color Reunion in Netflix's Dad Stop Embarrassing Me! Trailer". TVLine. Archived from the original on March 18, 2021. Retrieved March 18, 2021.
  3. ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (June 18, 2021). "'Dad Stop Embarrassing Me!' Jamie Foxx Comedy Series Won't Return For Season 2 On Netflix". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on June 19, 2021. Retrieved June 19, 2021.
  4. ^ a b c d e f Darwish, Meaghan (March 18, 2021). "'Dad Stop Embarrassing Me!' First Look: Family, Faith and Laughs in Jamie Foxx Comedy (VIDEO)". TV Insider. Archived from the original on March 20, 2021. Retrieved March 24, 2021.
  5. ^ Baysinger, Tim (September 1, 2020). "Jamie Foxx to Star in Father-Daughter Sitcom 'Dad Stop Embarrassing Me' at Netflix". TheWrap. Archived from the original on September 1, 2020. Retrieved September 1, 2020.
  6. ^ "Episodes | Dad Stop Embarrassing Me!". Dad Stop Embarrassing Me!. April 14, 2021. Netflix. Archived from the original on April 14, 2021. Retrieved April 14, 2021. Filmed at Sunset Bronson Studios, Hollywood, California
  7. ^ "Dad Stop Embarrassing Me!: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
  8. ^ "Dad Stop Embarrassing Me!: Season 1". Metacritic. Retrieved April 16, 2021.
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