From the first episode, Star set the tone with raw dialogue, hot vocals, and brilliant storytelling.
Star premiered in 2016, bringing a beautiful, bold, and raw musical drama to our screens. Created by Lee Daniels, the creative behind Empire and Precious, the story went beyond the dance moves and vocals. It gave us stories about trauma, sisterhood, race, love, addiction, and ambition.
Based in the ATL, Star followed Star Davis, Simone Davis, and Alexandra Crane as they navigated the struggles of creating an all girl group while chasing their dreams of stardom. The show was original and easily blended compelling storytelling with chart – worthy original music. It was more than a show. It was and continues to be a vibe.
However, in 2019, fans were shook when the show came to an abrupt ending after just three seasons. The show ended with a jaw dropping cliffhanger and way too many unanswered questions. The cancellation was unforeseen, unjustified, and – to this day – deeply disappointing.
Now, years later, Star still has a story to tell.
This show did not steer away from the mess! Whether it was Alex (Ryan Destiny) grappling with her dysfunctional relationship with Derek (Quincy Brown), Simone (Brittany O’Grady) dealing with trauma, or Star (Jude Demorest) making plays for survival, the show gave underrepresented voices a stage.
Of course, we can’t forget about the music. Every episode dropped a banger. Tracks like “I Bring Me”, “Imagine”, “Bossy”, and “There For You”, still hit hard today. The music told stories that were a part of the overall plot, giving voice to feelings that the character often did not know how to express.
Why Bring Star Back?
Recently, we’ve seen a beautiful shift in television: Black-led, emotionally rich, visually stunning series are finally getting the budgets, attention, and storytelling freedom they deserve. Donald Glover’s Mr. & Mrs. Smith gave us range. Netflix’s Forever, gave us nostalgia and a thought provoking exploration of Black teenage love. Don’t get me started on how Ryan Coogler’s Sinners, is about to reshape what the supernatural genre looks like when it’s rooted in Black culture and storytelling.
The writers? In their bag. And rightfully so.
So why can’t Star have another moment?
The truth is: bringing Star back wouldn’t just be fan service — it would be a cultural necessity. In an era where more Black shows are embracing nuance, depth, and emotional complexity, Star fits right in. It always did. A revival now would allow the show to continue doing what it did best: telling raw, relevant stories about survival, ambition, identity, family, and the music industry — but now with an even more mature tone, stronger creative backing, and an audience that’s hungry for realness.
Years later, fans are still listening to the soundtracks, re-watching old clips, and holding on to the hope that one day, this show will return.
As TV continues to evolve, embracing bold, diverse, and emotionally rich narratives, now is the perfect time to bring Star back. There’s unfinished business, unresolved stories, and a world of new music waiting to be written.
It’s time to bring back Star! We gotta keep Rewriting The Narrative!
