With the success of HBO's A Black Lady Sketch Show, the arrival of Netflix's Astronomy Club was right on time. The first season of the Kenya Barris-produced sketch comedy show aired in December 2019 and featured the first all-Black house team from the Upright Citizens Brigade. The sketches were a mix of ridiculous yet clever setups that were self-aware and important. Whether they were tackling race, classism, or general tomfoolery, it felt like you were learning something. Despite the series receiving critical praise and scoring a 100 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes, Netflix announced its cancellation in June. It's a classic case of the streamer not giving a series time to gain its footing.