Kenya Barris, Creator of 'Black-ish,' Trying to Exit ABC Studios Deal | THR News

Kenya Barris, creator of Black-ish, is in talks to leave his deal with ABC Studios for a potential mega deal with Netflix, joining other top creators like Shonda Rhimes and Ryan Murphy. Barris has faced creative differences with ABC, particularly over a politically themed episode of Black-ish. Despite being a top comedy writer for ABC, many of his projects have faced challenges, including a failed series with Alec Baldwin. Barris is also involved in film projects, such as a Shaft reboot and a Coming to America sequel. If he moves to Netflix, ABC will lose another top producer.

What projects has Barris developed for Netflix, and how do they relate to his previous work?

What implications would Barris's potential move to Netflix have for ABC Studios?