I'm really glad I stumbled upon this gem, I really do love it. At first I felt like it was a guilty pleasure, but now I say it's a straight up pleasure! I've never watched the Fosters so I can't comment on who Callie and Marianna were, but only their portrayal in this. They're two young women growing up, figuring out who they are at work and trying to make their way in the world...not perfect by any means, but human. The range of the supporting characters is great, not only are they rich in diversity, but also in personality and there are still obvious common shared values that connect them. There's also a decent amount of character development so who they are in the show makes sense.
I really enjoyed the way that they deal with and cover dilemmas...everyday issues that women face at work, life-situations, dating taboos, sex, colourism, trans vets and the Asian LGBTQ+ experience. TV shows tend to gloss over a lot of these things, especially the common micro-aggressions. They rarely address it so boldly so it makes the show very relatable and current.
Although I enjoy the discussion and exposure of topical issues, it's also a part of my only criticism. So many social issues affecting marginalised communities come up in season 1. They also could have easily drawn out the issues of season 1 over 3/4 seasons. I feel like sometimes they could have also been a bit more subtle to reflect reality. Regardless, it doesn't detract from the enjoyment of the show, it's a good watch, highly entertaining and I'd still recommend!
I really enjoyed the way that they deal with and cover dilemmas...everyday issues that women face at work, life-situations, dating taboos, sex, colourism, trans vets and the Asian LGBTQ+ experience. TV shows tend to gloss over a lot of these things, especially the common micro-aggressions. They rarely address it so boldly so it makes the show very relatable and current.
Although I enjoy the discussion and exposure of topical issues, it's also a part of my only criticism. So many social issues affecting marginalised communities come up in season 1. They also could have easily drawn out the issues of season 1 over 3/4 seasons. I feel like sometimes they could have also been a bit more subtle to reflect reality. Regardless, it doesn't detract from the enjoyment of the show, it's a good watch, highly entertaining and I'd still recommend!