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.

Last Updated: 3/23/2026Network: BBC ThreeStatus: Continuing

10.00

1 votes

#1 - 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?

8.33

3 votes

#2 - 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.

8.00

3 votes

#3 - 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?

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7.67

3 votes

#4 - 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.

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7.54

13 votes

#5 - 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...

7.45

11 votes

#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?

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7.38

16 votes

#7 - 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.

7.18

11 votes

#8 - 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?

6.92

26 votes

#9 - 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?

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6.75

12 votes

#10 - 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?

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6.50

2 votes

#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.

5.00

1 votes

#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.