US Edition'Girlfriends' Creator Mara Brock Akil Reveals She Wants to Finish the Show's Story
- Mara Brock Akil created and executive produced Netflix's limited series Forever, which premiered recently and is based on Judy Blume's 1975 young adult novel.
- Akil adapted the story by changing the setting from 1970s New Jersey to 2018 Los Angeles and reimagining the protagonists as Black teenagers named Keisha and Justin.
- The series follows childhood friends who reconnect, explore a complex romance, and face challenges like a leaked sex tape, highlighting modern relationship dynamics and Black cultural life in L.A.
- Akil said she wanted the show to be a 'love letter to Los Angeles' and drew inspiration from her own children, music, family traditions, and Black prom culture to give the story authenticity.
- The series illustrates teenage vulnerability, love’s risks, and personal growth, encouraging viewers to embrace love despite its uncertainties and emotional challenges.
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Have You Watched Forever Yet?
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'Girlfriends' Creator Mara Brock Akil Reveals She Wants to Finish the Show's Story
To all fans of the sitcom Girlfriends, there is a glimmer of hope that we could have a resolution to the show that ended abruptly. Appearing on The Sherri Shepherd… The post ‘Girlfriends’ Creator Mara Brock Akil Reveals She Wants to Finish the Show’s Story appeared first on .
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