Young, Fine & Black: Male Leads of ‘Johnson’ Open Up About Season 4, Brotherhood, Vulnerability, And Mental Health [Exclusive]

MadameNoire Featured Video Source: Provided by Bounce TV / Bounce TV Network In an exclusive discussion with MadameNoire, the all-Black male leads of Johnson —Deji LaRay, Thomas Q. Jones, Phillip Smithey, and Derrex Brady—share their hopes for Season 4 of the hit Bounce TV series. Opening up about vulnerability, mental health, and the power of brotherhood, they explore the deeper connections their characters represent. The actors reflect on the importance of showing Black men as multi-dimensional—navigating love, success, and life’s challenges. As they dig into the real-life inspirations behind their roles, the conversation highlights the show’s impact in breaking down barriers and celebrating authentic Black male experiences. Season 4 of the hit show airs new episodes on Bounce TV at 8pm EST /7pm c every Saturday. Seasons 1 – 3 are available to stream on Hulu. MadameNoire: Congratulations on reaching your fourth season of Johnson. Deji, as one of the creators, give us an overview of the show and what we can expect in this current season? Deji: It’s been an incredible journey. This concept actually started back in 2014 when I wrote the original pilot. I noticed there was a lack of authentic representation of Black men on TV—men...