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When Marsai Martin launched her own series on the Disney Channel and Disney + in 2023 — and when it was canceled within the same year — she learned firsthand just how challenging it can be for Black-led shows to survive.

During a recent appearance on Keke Palmer’s “Baby, This is Keke Palmer” podcast, the 20-year-old actress discussed what happened to the short-lived show “Saturdays.”

“Girl, only God knows,” the “Black-ish” alum said initially when Palmer asked her what happened to the series, which debuted on the network in March 2023 with six episodes before it was canceled.

“I think it’s because they never really know how to promote Black television or films,” Martin continued, adding, “It just kind of got overshadowed with a bunch of other projects in the lineup.”

The show, executive produced by Martin along with Norman Vance, Jr., Nicole Dow, and Martin’s parents, Joshua and Carol Martin, followed a Black teen girl named Paris living in Chicago with her family and friends as they all just did their best to make it to Saturday nights at their favorite roller rink. The series starred Danielle Jalade in the lead role alongside Omar Gooding, Golden Brooks, Jermaine Harris, and Daria Johns.

In 15 episodes, including a crossover with “Raven’s Home,” the show “Saturdays” quickly gained a fanbase among Black viewers and received favorable early reviews. While the “Little” star admitted she handled the cancellation well personally, she became emotional when she confessed she thought about how the cancellation could have impacted the show’s young Black stars.

“I’m like, ‘OK, it is what it is,’” she said. “We know what happened. But, you know, I think that for our Black girls, our three main leads, that for this show to be like their breakthrough, in a sense, for being seen, I can never talk about it without getting emotional.

Palmer noted it’s because “we all know what it feels like to be let down.” 

Marsai Martin, the talented young actress known for her role in the hit TV show “Black-ish,” recently opened up about her canceled Disney show “Saturdays” and why she can’t discuss it without getting emotional. In a heartfelt Instagram post, Martin shared her disappointment and frustration over the show’s cancellation, revealing that it was a project she was deeply passionate about.

The show, which was set to follow the lives of four middle school girls and their Saturday morning adventures, was a project close to Martin’s heart. She had been involved in the development of the show from the beginning and was excited to bring a diverse and empowering story to young viewers. However, despite her best efforts, the show was ultimately canceled before it even had a chance to air.

In her post, Martin expressed her sadness over the cancellation, explaining that the show’s message of friendship, girl power, and self-acceptance was one that she felt was important for young audiences to see. She also shared her frustration over the lack of support and resources given to the show, which ultimately led to its demise.

Despite her disappointment, Martin remains hopeful for the future and is grateful for the opportunity to have worked on the show. She is determined to continue advocating for diverse and inclusive storytelling in the industry and hopes to see more representation for young black girls on screen.

As fans of Martin, we can only hope that she will have the chance to bring her vision to life in the future and continue to inspire and empower audiences with her talent and passion.

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