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entertainment1 month ago•5 min saved

Varnell Hill Show Struggles to Balance Nostalgia and Fresh Comedy

A review of The Varnell Hill Show, Tommy Davidson’s Martin spinoff on Paramount+/BET+, praises the guest lineup and musical moments but critiques its heavy reliance on nostalgia, uneven writing, and generational humor. Martin Lawrence does not reprise his role, and while some moments (like the fourth-wall break and Marshay storyline) show potential, the show overall feels dated with a rocky dynamic among the writing staff. A stronger second season could help, but the current mix is a “mixed bag.”

via TheWrap|

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entertainment1 month ago•15 min saved

Varnell Hill Show Trailer Signals TV Host's TikTok-Era Comeback

Deadline reports the Martin spinoff The Varnell Hill Show released its first trailer for an eight-episode season on Paramount+, premiering September 1, 2026. Set behind the scenes of Varnell’s late-night talk show, the workplace comedy skewers the TV industry with cutaways and fourth-wall breaks as Varnell fights to stay relevant in a TikTok-driven era, despite pressure from executives and a looming cancellation. The trailer teases guest stars including Ms. Pat, Deon Cole, Damon Wayans, Mike Epps and Omarion, with a supporting cast led by Wendy Raquel Robinson, Tommy Davidson, Kym Whitley, Nick Cafero, Emmanuel Hudson and Chris Williams.

via Deadline|

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television2 months ago•15 min saved

Martin Spinoff The Varnell Hill Show Dives Into Behind-The-Scenes Drama

Paramount+ has unveiled The Varnell Hill Show, an eight-episode Martin spinoff starring Tommy Davidson as Varnell Hill. Set behind the scenes of a fictional late-night talk show, the series debuts Sept. 1 with two episodes and runs one new episode every Tuesday through Oct. 13. The ensemble includes Kym Whitley, Wendy Raquel Robinson, Nick Cafero, Emmanuel Hudson and Chris Williams, with guests such as Ms. Pat, Deon Cole, Damon Wayans, Mike Epps and Omarion; Bentley Kyle Evans serves as director and showrunner among the executive producers.

via Variety|

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