Time of Essence (2023)

Name: Time of Essence
Genre: Documentary
Rating: 7.8
Cast: Caroline Wanga

Documentary

This documentary series highlights the ways Essence has informed and reflected Black culture in America over the past 50 years with firsthand commentary from the icons and trailblazers, never-before-seen footage and exclusive behind-the-scenes moments.

IMDb rating: 7.8 (49 votes)
Episode average: 4.7 -3.1 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Streaming (US): HBO Max
Language: EN
Type: TV series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

Cast

Caroline Wanga Self

Seasons

Season 1 (2023)

4.68 avg 5 episodes 5.2 → 3.6 41 min avg

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Chapter One: The 1970s	5.2	6
2	Chapter Two: The 1980s	5.4	5
3	Chapter Three: The 1990s	4.6	5
4	Chapter Four: The 2000s	4.6	5
5	Chapter Five: The 2010s To The Future	3.6	5