What you need to know about the new police-based series 'Black & Blue'

Black & Blue is a Kenyan original mockumentary series by Showmax that offers a unique comedic take on Kenyan policing, with a civilian perspective shaking things up at an experimental police station.

In a bold attempt to rebrand themselves and better appeal to the public, the Kenyan Police enlists a civilian as an Officer Commanding Station (OCS). This new OCS brings a unique civilian perspective to policing, turning things upside down at the experimental pilot station.

A documentary team is hired to follow them and document the process, but inadvertently reveals the shenanigans the police get up to behind the scenes as they grapple with adjusting to the new reforms.

Actor Gitura Kamau stars as the charismatic OCS, alongside other cats members Lydia Gitachu , Annstella Karimi, Collins Koyo , Hillary Wamiti , Andrew Ng’ang’a, Dennis Mutisya (, Mwajuma Belle and Lawrence Kimani.

The series is directed Abdi Shuria and King 'Mushking' Muriuki who both also directed Igiza and Faithless.

"The idea for Black & Blue came to me as I reflected on my numerous interactions with the Kenyan police, which, in the past, have not always been positive. I have always believed that where there is tragedy, there is also humour. For me, humour is cathartic - it’s like a stress relief. I asked myself, ‘How can I take these negative experiences and inject humour into them as a tool to explore, discuss, and entertain? Said Shuria

He added that mockumentary format allowed them to explore the world of Kenyan policing in a lighthearted and entertaining way, while still shedding light on everyday topics.