Keke Palmercontinues to emerge as a charismatic and multidimensional talent, impressing audiences with her versatility across multiple genres. Beginning her career as a child actress,Palmer proved her rangeearly on in both comedic and dramatic roles with appearances in bothBarbershop 2: Back in BusinessandThe Wool Capin 2004. Her breakout came with the critically acclaimed dramaAkeelah and the Beein 2006, which paved the way for roles inMadea’s Family Reunion, the Disney Channel’sJump In!,The Longshots, andShrink.
Palmer gained more recognition on television as the lead in Nickelodeon’sTrue Jackson, VP, which ran from 2008 to 2011. She later ventured into horror on television with starring roles in Fox’s dark comedyScream Queensand MTV’sScreamseries.More recently, Palmer has earned praise for her performances in film, most notably as a stripper in 2019’sHustlersand for her leading role in Jordan Peele’sNopein 2022. Palmer is also a singer, having released two studio albums and five EPs, and has won two Emmys for hosting the game showPassword.
One Of Them Days Becomes A Global Netflix Hit
It Ranks 2nd For This Week
One of Them Dayshas become a global hit on Netflix. Directed by Lawrence Lamont in their feature film debut, with a script written by Syreeta Singleton (Insecure),the 2025 buddy comedy stars Keke Palmer and SZA as best friends and roommateswho, after learning that one of their boyfriends has blown their rent money, must go to extreme lengths to avoid eviction and preserve their friendship.One of Them Days' castalso includes Vanessa Bell Calloway, Lil Rel Howery, Katt Williams, Maude Apatow, Gabrielle Dennis, Janelle James, and Amin Joseph.
One Of Them Days Ending Explained: Where Do Dreux And Alyssa End Up?
One of Them Days is an extremely solid comedy, with an ending that, while not too complex, has enough going on that is worth discussing in depth.
Now, just four months after its initial release, Keke Palmer’s comedy has become a global hit onNetflix.One of Them Daysranks second on Netflix’s Global Top 10 movies this weekwith 7.7 million views and 12.4 hours viewed. It ranks belowThe Life Listand aboveAlpha,Geostorm,Sniper: Rogue Mission,The Core,Kraven the Hunter,Con Mum,The Electric State, andRobinson Crusoe.
One of Them Daysis in Netflix’s Top 10 is only one country this week – the United States.
What One Of Them Days' Netflix Success Means
Audiences Are Hungry For More R-Rated Comedies
Thesuccess ofOne of Them Dayshighlights a demand for more R-rated comedies, a genre that has been in decline in recent years, especially in theaters. However,One of Them Daysstands as a rare success story – a critical and commercial triumph that made over $51 million at the box office against its $14 million budget. Now, it’s continuing this success on Netflix, a clear sign that audiences are eager for R-rated comedies, whether in theaters or on streaming.One of Them Dayscould very well pave the way for a resurgence of the genre.
