'Roseanne' Faces Backlash Over Joke About 'Black-ish' and 'Fresh Off the Boat' | THR News

The revival of ABC's Roseanne sparked controversy due to a joke about minority families. Kelvin Yu criticized the joke for being reductive and perpetuating racism. He highlighted the problematic nature of the dialogue, especially given the character's political stance. ABC's handling of similar issues, such as scrapping a Blackish episode, was also discussed. The controversy reflects broader issues of representation and sensitivity in media.

What was the reaction of ABC regarding the politically themed episode of Blackish?

What does the critique suggest about the portrayal of Roseanne as a Trump supporter?