Deon Cole's BET thriller Average Joe to stream on Netflix ahead of season 2

Netflix has obtained the streaming rights to yet another BET+ original series, and this time, it's the thriller Average Joe starring Deon Cole. The complete 10-episode first season is reportedly slated to land on Netflix on Aug. 15, 2024. A second season is currently in the works and will air on BET+ at a later date. It's unknown if the second season will ever come to Netflix, though.

Average Joe is a television series created by Robb Cullen. Cullen is known for previously writing for the TV shows Las Vegas, Back in the Game and Mr. Robinson. He also co-wrote the screenplay for the crime comedy film Once Upon a Time in Venice, which stars Bruce Willis.

Inspired by Cullen's real life, Average Joe stars Emmy nominee Deon Cole as Joe Washington, a plumber who finds himself in deep trouble with the Russian mafia after learning that his recently deceased father stole a large sum of money from them just before he died. Cole is best known for his previous role as Charlie Telphy in the comedy sitcom Black-ish. He also starred as Demetrius in Netflix's You People and as Alfonso Harris in the musical period drama The Color Purple.

Joining him in the cast are Tammy Townsend, Malcolm Barrett, Cynthia McWilliams, Michael Trucco, Ashley Olivia Fisher, Kathrine Barnes, Ashani Roberts, and Pasha D. Lychnikoff.

Take a look at the thrilling official trailer below for a sneak peek!

Average Joe season 1 aired on BET+ from June to August 2023, receiving mostly positive reviews from critics. In fact, the thriller series currently has an 86% Tomatometer score and a 96% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.

Here's what some critics had to say about the first season via Rotten Tomatoes:

"Fast-paced and addictive, with strong performances and a supremely twisted sense of humor."

Judy Berman

"Created by Robb Cullen and enhanced by an appealing ensemble, Average Joe serves up an inventive blend of hair-raising crime thriller suspense, dark humor, and thorny family drama."

Kristen Baldwin

If you really want to see this series and can't wait until it comes to Netflix in August, the entire first season is currently streaming on BET+. However, you'll have to have a subscription to the streaming service in order to gain access to the episodes.

But if you're able to wait, then we recommend checking out the other BET+ originals that are already streaming on Netflix, such as Real Husbands of Hollywood: More Kevin, More Problems, The Family Business and First Wives Club. These shows should hold you over until Average Joe season 1 lands on Netflix.