JOIN US ON PATREON: patreon.com/ivebeenmeaningtowatch. Welcome to our insightful discussion about the world of television! In this episode, we are joined by returning guest, Jocelyn, as we dive deep into the intriguing Hulu show, "Black Cake," based on a novel of the same name. - We kick off the episode discussing the recent end of the writer's strike and its impact on Hollywood, especially focusing on the cancellation of shows helmed by black creators or actors (0:00:09). We voice our frustrations about the cancellation of anticipated shows like "Grand Crew" and potential axing of the Sammy Davis Jr limited series on Hulu. - At 0:53:16, we delve into the first two episodes of "Black Cake." We discuss the show's premise of a daughter unraveling her mother's secrets after her passing and the emotional impact it has on the characters. We also touch on the dramatic elements of the show and the constant bombshells dropped by the mother's recordings. - At 1:44:18, we explore the Netflix show "Black Cake" and its unique portrayal of a daughter's journey to uncover her mother's past. We delve into the characters and their relationships, particularly that of the main character Covey and her friend Steve. We also discuss the significance of learning about one's parents' past and how this show tackles that topic in a relatable and realistic way. - As we wrap up our episode (2:18:38), we present you with a platter of TV show recommendations and share our thoughts on the confusing decisions made by streaming services like HBO Max and Netflix. We then give a shoutout to "Black Cake" available on Hulu and invite you to check out Jocelyn's TikTok account, Joc's WatchList. Tune in to our lively discussion and explore the intricate world of television with us. Don't forget to catch "Black Cake" on Hulu! Jocelyn's Socials Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jocwatchlist/ Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@jocwatchlist Podcast Socials Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ive-Been-Meaning-To-Watch-That-113280083760521/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ivebeenmeaning2/ Thank you so much for listening to the podcast. We really appreciate it. If you would like to support the podcast, you can subscribe for 4.99 a month. https://anchor.fm/ivebeenmeaningtowatchthat/support Manika's Socials Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1CmokqeLIagz7nYQJfeRIw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mdulcio98/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/manika3000 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manika3000?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ivebeenmeaningtowatchthat/support