Forced into an entry-level job with a company that is trying to present a new image of diversity by hiring people of colour after coming under fire for racially-insensitive advertising campaigns, she must navigate the challenges of her new reality.
[4] Henry has described the inspiration behind the series as a sort of cross between Luther, Obama's Anger Translator from Key & Peele and Connie the Hormone Monstress from Big Mouth, with Black Attack representing Bria's inner voice expressing all the things she wishes she were confident enough to say out loud.
People of colour, especially Black women, will nod knowingly observing the numerous micro-aggressions Bria experiences working in a predominantly white office space.
Using the office environment as an example of the harm that often lurks underneath Canadian politeness, Henry manages to weave plenty of social commentary into each of the shows many laughs."
He concluded that "though there will no doubt be comparisons to the works of Issa Rae, make no mistake that Henry’s distinct voice in undeniably heard in every facet of this show.