The BEST episodes of Dreaming Whilst Black (2023)
Every episode of Dreaming Whilst Black (2023) ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Dreaming Whilst Black (2023)!
Kwabena is an aspiring filmmaker trying to fulfil his professional and romantic ambitions against the harsh realities of life, love and a family who’d prefer he had a stable job.
#1 - The Dream
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/24/2023
Kwabena, an aspiring film-maker stuck in a dead-end job, gets the opportunity of a lifetime - but what will he have to sacrifice?
#2 - The Reality
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/24/2023
Kwabena is now free to chase his dreams, but where’s he going to get the money to pursue them?
#3 - The Friends
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/31/2023
Kwabena is broke and struggles to impress his high-flying love interest Vanessa. Luckily, he meets a big-time producer who offers him a break.
#4 - The Birth
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/31/2023
Funmi goes into labour, but events take an unexpected turn. Meanwhile, Vanessa has some big news for Kwabs...
#5 - The Pitch
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/7/2023
Kwabena is struggling to impress the jurors in his development scheme - is he willing to do what it takes to get the funding?
#6 - The Premiere
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/7/2023
It’s finally the day of Kwabena’s film premiere - but did he make the right choice?
#7 - Black Sheep
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/9/2025
Kwabena searches for his first directing job but only finds projects steeped in Black stereotypes. With time running out, will he take any offer or hold out for integrity?
#8 - Blackwash
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/9/2025
Kwabena and producers champion colour-blind casting for Sin and Subterfuge, but tensions rise as he faces what it means to cast Black actors in a Regency-era of slavery and empire.
#9 - Blackguard
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/9/2025
On his first day on set, Kwabena works with his hero, legendary actor Rudolph Williams, but his resolve to support him is tested by the mounting demands of the production.
#10 - Black Love
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/16/2025
Kwabena pulls out all the stops on an elaborate date to try and win Vanessa back. Is this finally their moment or just another near miss?
#11 - Black Swan
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/16/2025
Network exec Pippa makes a surprise set visit on Sin and Subterfuge. If the day goes well, it could catapult his career, but if it goes badly, it's game over.
#12 - All Black Everything
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/16/2025
When a chance to make Jamaica Road finally arrives, Kwabena must ask Simon for a favour – at a price. With his dream within reach, Kwabena has big choices to make.