Ally McBeal was an American sitcom that ran for 5 years from 1997 to 2002. Featuring a romantic comedy relationship set against the backdrop of a courtroom drama, the series explored the titular tackle character of Ally McBeal through the various issues that life asks him. Recent news has revealed that the sequel to the series will see a young black woman take on the lead role and join the law firm straight out of law school, which has some fans worried.
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Tweets about racism emerged for Ally McBeal
Several fans took to Twitter to express their ingratitude for being disloyal to the original series by casting a black woman in the lead role. While other fans counter this argument by giving ideas of modernity and acceptance.
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In the upcoming sequel, the lead actress character would be the child of Ally McBeal’s district attorney’s roommate, Renée Raddick. Some fans expressed their excitement on Twitter while others showed their views.
The sequel to the ‘ALLY MCBEAL’ series will follow a young black woman who joins the law firm straight out of law school.
The young woman would be the daughter of Renée Raddick, the roommate of Ally McBeal.
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— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) August 19, 2022
incoming triggered comments section woke caller
— Farhan (@farhan__mehmood) August 19, 2022
Better this is a sequel than a literal remake of the series
— Samantha J. Foster Composer (@sjfostersound) August 19, 2022
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I liked it. Nothing else like it so keep an open mind!!
— Beaks (@Becsdutchfos) August 20, 2022
Is black in old white stories the only way for Hollywood to grow? Just a new story about a black, white, Latino, or Asian person, right?
—Eshelton🐉⚜️ (@Kornuol) August 19, 2022
Ally McBeal brings out the hidden racists
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Premiering in September 1997, the series follows attorney Ally McBeal who quits her previous job due to sexual harassment. Joining a new company by the name of Cage & Fish, she is horrified to learn that she will be working with none other than her ex-boyfriend Billy Thomas from whom she has never recovered. The 5-season run follows the trio of Ally, Billy, and his wife Georgia as they grapple with personal life issues as well as court drama.
It has been confirmed that a series of sequels to Ally McBeal is being recast at ABC, and original actress Calista Flockhart is presumed to guest star and serve as an executive producer for the series. No release date has been confirmed for the series.
The 5 seasons of Ally McBeal are available to stream on Hulu
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