I tuned in by accident as I was channel surfing. Then, I stopped to watch because I couldn't immediately determine what kind of show this is. Is it a soapy drama? Is it high comedy? Is it a satire? I've been watching for the last 40 minutes and I still don't know. If it's a drama, the writing is HORRENDOUS! I can't imagine Oprah would allow such terrible writing on her network, so I'm guessing this is a comedy-either straight or satire. It works better as satire.
So, having determined the show is satire, I want to applaud the inclusion of a little person as a member of the main cast. People with disabilities are frequently shut out of the entertainment industry unless they are the butt of jokes or stereotypes that make ableds feel better, (ie., inspiration porn). Furthermore, Black people with disabilities are almost never on screen at all for any reason. Therefore, even if the Kings of Napa turns out to be unforgivably horrid, I'll root for it because the show gave a disabled actor a chance in a role that doesn't revolve around his disability.
Finally, there ARE wineries owned by Black winemakers. Several of them are quite successful as well. As someone said, Google is your friend. See McBride Sisters, for example.
So, having determined the show is satire, I want to applaud the inclusion of a little person as a member of the main cast. People with disabilities are frequently shut out of the entertainment industry unless they are the butt of jokes or stereotypes that make ableds feel better, (ie., inspiration porn). Furthermore, Black people with disabilities are almost never on screen at all for any reason. Therefore, even if the Kings of Napa turns out to be unforgivably horrid, I'll root for it because the show gave a disabled actor a chance in a role that doesn't revolve around his disability.
Finally, there ARE wineries owned by Black winemakers. Several of them are quite successful as well. As someone said, Google is your friend. See McBride Sisters, for example.