When the best man franchise kicked off in 1999, it tapped into a specific kind of black

Gen X or sensibility.

It had an all-star cast, including Tay Diggs and Neal Long.

It explored the very messy dynamics of a tight-knit group of young urban professionals,

and it had drama in spades, secrets, scandals, and long-simmering sexual tension.

Now the crew has reunited for one last hurrah in a mini-series on Peacock.

Everyone's a little older, but are they wiser?

I'm Aisha Harris, and today we're talking about the best man, the final chapters, on

Pop Quinter Happy Hour from NPR.

Joining me today is the host of NPR's It's Bene Minute, Brittany Luce.

Hey Brittany, hello hello.

Also here is Ronald Young Jr., who's the host of the film and television review podcast,

leaving the theater.

Hi Ronald.

Hello Aisha.

Also with us is the co-host of the podcast Fantai, journalist Trevelle Anderson.

Welcome back Trevelle.

Hi.

Hey.

Let's get into it.

There's a lot of characters talking about, so a lot of things to talk about.

The best man, the final chapter, spans several years, and many characters, as I've already

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