Red Dove Media presents

The Blexicans

A half-hour comedy about love, family, and the beautiful chaos that happens when two cultures collide at the dinner table. No other show has told this story. Until now.

When Carl met Gabriella, their families did not approve.

An aspiring Black comedian stuck working at his family's struggling funeral home secretly elopes with his Mexican girlfriend, whose family owns an upscale restaurant. Now he has to keep the peace between two feuding families, navigate two cultures, and somehow still chase his dream of stand-up comedy.

"The show will say what others won't say about race, to make it thought-provoking and funny."
Bill Duke, Director
First TV series centering a Black-Mexican marriage
Bill Duke Legendary filmmaker directing
Chicago Shot on location in Little Village
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What makes this different

In a landscape full of single-culture family comedies, The Blexicans stands alone.

Authentic Roots

Created by a real interracial couple married 20+ years. Every joke, every tension, every reconciliation comes from lived experience, not a writer's room guessing.

Untouched Territory

black-ish explored Black identity. Lopez vs Lopez explored Mexican family. Nobody has put both cultures in the same living room and let them fight it out with love.

Music-Driven Storytelling

Original compositions by Warner D. Ragland weave through every episode, blending genres the same way the show blends cultures.

What they're saying

Coverage from media outlets recognizing a story that needs to be told.

Jet Magazine

"The Blexicans tackles the intersection of Black and Mexican culture with a comedic lens that feels both groundbreaking and overdue. A show that dares to put a multicultural family at center stage."

Feature coverage highlighting the series as a first-of-its-kind comedy centering a Black-Mexican marriage in television.

Reel Chicago

"With Bill Duke at the helm and a story ripped straight from real life, The Blexicans is Chicago's next great export. Shot on location in Little Village, the show captures the city's multicultural heartbeat."

Feature on the Chicago production, spotlighting Bill Duke's involvement and the show's authentic local roots.

Industry Recognition

"Bill Duke's decision to direct signals real industry confidence. His resume spans decades of powerful storytelling, and attaching his name to The Blexicans says everything about the project's potential."

Bill Duke's filmography includes directing credits on Menace II Society, Deep Cover, and A Rage in Harlem, plus acting roles in Predator and Commando.

Market Opportunity

"With 3.2 million Black-Latino households in the U.S. and zero scripted television representing them, The Blexicans is positioned to own an entirely underserved audience."

The multicultural audience represents one of the fastest-growing demographics in American entertainment consumption.

Creative Team

The people behind the story

A team that lives this story every day.

WR
Warner D'Shaun Ragland
Creator, Executive Producer, Composer
CR
Cherise Nicole Ragland
Creator, Co-Executive Producer, Writer
BD
Bill Duke
Director
JS
Jonathan Slocumb
Carl's Father
JH
Jenifer Lewis
Carl's Mother
CJ
Carl Jones
Carl
GM
Gabriella
Lead

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    Production Company Red Dove Media
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    Based In Chicago, IL

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Two families. Two cultures. One table.

The conversation America needs, wrapped in the comedy America loves. The Blexicans is ready for the world.