Vince Staples is a fan-favorite rapper and singer who has delivered some incredibly fresh music over the past several years. He’s also made a name for himself as an actor, earning roles in notable TV shows and movies like Abbott Elementary and White Men Can’t Jump. Now, the star is set to headline his own eponymous series – The Vince Staples Show. Netflix subscribers like myself have already gotten a taste of the show via its teaser trailer. I’m impressed so far, and part of my excitement stems from the fact that it seems similar to FX’s Atlanta – and I’m hoping that proves to be the case.
I still miss Donald Glover’s slow-burn comedy, which concluded its four-season run back in 2022. To put it lightly, the show – which is streamable with a Hulu subscription – is one of the greatest TV shows ever made. So, on the surface, it may seem wild to say that another production seems similar after only seeing a trailer (which is on YouTube). Still, I believe Vince Staples’ upcoming small-screen venture has a chance to achieve greatness, in great part due to his unique creative style. There are specifically five elements I’m hoping the limited series takes from Atlanta, and we’re going to discuss them now.
