Black & Blue, an original police-based mockumentary series, will premier on Showmax 6 November this year .
Enlisting a civilian as an Officer Commanding Station (OCS) is a daring attempt by the Kenyan Police to rebrand and improve their public image.
This new OCS is upending everything at the experimental pilot station by bringing a distinct civilian viewpoint to policing.
A documentary crew is sent in to accompany them and record the proceedings, but unintentionally exposes the underhanded activities the cops engage in while they struggle to implement the new regulations.
Gitura Kamau (Lusala), the champion of the Kalasha, plays the endearing OCS. Dennis Mutisya (Varshita, Shanghai), Mwajuma Belle (Poacher, The Call), Collins Koyo (Asha), Hillary Wamiti (Sense8), Andrew Ng’ang’a (Escape from Mogadishu), Annstella Karimi (Baba Twins, Sue na Jonnie), and Lawrence Kimani (Varshita, Njoro wa Uba) are among the gifted ensemble cast members.
Under the direction of Abdi Shuria and King “Mushking” Muriuki (who also directed the Showmax Original films Igiza and Faithless), Black & Blue is produced by Yare Picture Studio.
“The idea for Black & Blue came to me as I reflected on my numerous interactions with the Kenyan police, which, in the past, have not always been positive,” says Shuria. “I have always believed that where there is tragedy, there is also humor. For me, humor is cathartic – it’s like stress relief. I asked myself, ‘How can I take these negative experiences and inject humor into them as a tool to explore, discuss, and entertain?’ The mockumentary format allowed us to explore the world of Kenyan policing in a lighthearted and entertaining way while still shedding light on everyday topics.”
Black & Blue is the ninth Showmax Original series released in Kenya in 2024, following the success of recent titles such as reality show Nai-Rich and Kenya’s first sci-fi series, Subterranea.
Catch Black & Blue exclusively on Showmax from 6 November 2024, with new episodes every Wednesday.
Be prepared for laughs, surprises, and a one-of-a-kind look at policing through a lens you’ve never seen before.
