I would just like to point out to all the people ranting about representation that one of the three creators of the show is a Muslim. It's not an agenda, and it's certainly not Netflix's agenda, because they had nothing to do with the concept or the writing. One Muslim character is not intended to represent the entire religion any more than the mostly Christian cast of virtually every Western show is intended to represent Christianity. And if you think this characterization defames Muslims in the eyes of the western world, you're wrong. It humanizes them. And that's what crushes stereotypes. Muslims are individuals; are they not?
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shenoywarya4 September 2021
A satirical portrayal of the "woke" GenZ personality trait we love to hate. All the characters are unlikable (as they're meant to be), can't tell if I finished watching the show out of interest or because I just wanted to get it over with.
it is funny
bilalcansakalli8 May 2022
The series is about the life story of 3 friends and the events they experienced. The friendship of Mia, Penny and Austin is enjoyable to watch. The series draws attention to the problems in social life and does it in a fun way. The series is a comedy series and I laughed in many scenes. They handled the humor element beautifully. Since the number of episodes is low and the length of the episodes is short, the series is over immediately. In short, if you're looking for a fun series, Why Are You Like This? Just for you.
I'm too old for this
darthminogue21 March 2021
Great show
elesin-911-2468579 May 2021
Simply horrible
brianf_salem30 April 2021
The show the woke generation needed
findjoshgold11 May 2021
The first time I watched this I had to cringe and laugh the same way I did at The Office because these characters and stories of "woke" millennials trying to make their way in the world are so abrasive but at the same time so true. The constant efforts to do right right in an ill defined world provides a wonderful landscape into what it means to be young today. Loved the show and can't wait for season 2.
Unbearable
nicolebulos28 April 2021
Satire is still alive!!
boudicagamer12 May 2021
Thanks, I hate it
iamanimdbname20 April 2021
A satire show about woke people and how they're supposedly making things worse for everyone and themselves. Except it's all about strawman stereotypes and trying so hard to be cynical that I don't know which crowd this show wants to appeal to. This show is probably too insulting for those its talking about and too annoying for those who don't understand what's going on. Maybe there are a few die-hard anti-wokes out there who finally get their queue.
The main cast, a group of narcissists making other people's lifes a living hell, feels so out of touch with reality that it's painful to watch. Everyone else is feeling tormented and helpless against an onslaught of wokeness. Look at those poor people, they're not doing anything and then something something feminism gender racism. Maybe I'm missing something here but I also kinda don't want to find out what it is.
Because of its lack of self-awareness and deeper understanding about any of the topics it addresses, everything feels careless and tacky. And if you're still in for the jokes about woke culture, you'll be rewarded with boring characters and sitcom quality scenes. What a time to be alive.
The main cast, a group of narcissists making other people's lifes a living hell, feels so out of touch with reality that it's painful to watch. Everyone else is feeling tormented and helpless against an onslaught of wokeness. Look at those poor people, they're not doing anything and then something something feminism gender racism. Maybe I'm missing something here but I also kinda don't want to find out what it is.
Because of its lack of self-awareness and deeper understanding about any of the topics it addresses, everything feels careless and tacky. And if you're still in for the jokes about woke culture, you'll be rewarded with boring characters and sitcom quality scenes. What a time to be alive.
Unlikeable Characters
Pel_tier21 April 2021
Difficult to make a good show with unlikable characters. I can get on board with bringing these modern issues to the table. Unfortunately the comedy is only moderately funny. Agree one and a half episodes, I can't go on. I've already grown to disliking all 3 characters with little hope they will turn it around in one season. Perhaps having one or 2 main characters act over sensitive, entitled, and douchy would be ok, but when they all are, it's just annoying.
Very funny
hanlonua2 May 2021
Very bad representation of Islam
sammyrahman-6572730 April 2021
You have a Muslim girl break fast by drinking a shot alcohol? I understand if she wasn't fasting.
The WORST part is. The girl says "Bismillah" (in the name of God) before drinking the shot.
Even making a practising girl feel bad for praying and following her religion.
You make islam look really bad, and the media never represents Muslims in a normal way. Always being portrayed as terrorists or being oppressed.
The WORST part is. The girl says "Bismillah" (in the name of God) before drinking the shot.
Even making a practising girl feel bad for praying and following her religion.
You make islam look really bad, and the media never represents Muslims in a normal way. Always being portrayed as terrorists or being oppressed.
Ugh - I watched it so you wouldn't have to
kat-88883 April 2021
Consider it a personal sacrifice. I endured characters with no clear drive, a ridiculous world where 3 x 20 somethings live in a huge house on apparently one wage, no consequences for any characters actions - it was pretty much a bunch of 'funny' ideas for scenes cobbled together with a plot so loose you could see what was coming a mile off. Rik Brown, Laurence Leung & rest of supporting cast make the 3 central actors look bad because they can actually emote. Would it have been sooooo hard to teach the writers how to write a sitcom first? This could have been great.
Everyone who rates this 1 star is precisely who this show is poking fun at
s-jake-d-545-6448588 July 2021
Warning: Spoilers
Dear god it is so nice to finally see a comedy talk about the MANY issues of 'woke' individuals and the harm they're causing in our world in the guise of open mindedness and acceptance.
This show doesn't hold any punches and makes fun of things like cancel culture, abuse of the metoo movement, playing the victim, and much more. The main characters all have narcissistic tendencies but in different ways that bounce off of each other hilariously.
I've read through these other reviews and I've seen that all (of the ones I've read) the comments that are 1-3 starring this show are precisely those whom this show is making fun of, and they can't take a joke at their own expense (another thing this show funnily talks about.)
Seriously recommend. If you are a participant of relentless cancel culture, don't accept apologies from people who make harmless mistakes, or think that the color of your skin should dictate what you can or can't do in this world, then this show isn't for you.
This show doesn't hold any punches and makes fun of things like cancel culture, abuse of the metoo movement, playing the victim, and much more. The main characters all have narcissistic tendencies but in different ways that bounce off of each other hilariously.
I've read through these other reviews and I've seen that all (of the ones I've read) the comments that are 1-3 starring this show are precisely those whom this show is making fun of, and they can't take a joke at their own expense (another thing this show funnily talks about.)
Seriously recommend. If you are a participant of relentless cancel culture, don't accept apologies from people who make harmless mistakes, or think that the color of your skin should dictate what you can or can't do in this world, then this show isn't for you.
Worst show in my life
beckyash18 April 2021
I actually created an account so I could let people be aware that this show is the worst. The two main girls are just so ridiculously annoying that it makes me want to punch the tv screen. The script is awful, it's not funny at all and could not endure watching anymore.
Fantastic satire of all things woke
campbellarobinson5 May 2021
Literally had me cackling like a madman on the sofa in London.
Is so scathing about so many stereotypes and tropes that are rife around Melbourne and my fellow youths. I could 100% see my own 'champagne socialism' in so many of the episodes.
Highly recommend for everyone that loves a great political satire - teaching us all to not take things too seriously!
Is so scathing about so many stereotypes and tropes that are rife around Melbourne and my fellow youths. I could 100% see my own 'champagne socialism' in so many of the episodes.
Highly recommend for everyone that loves a great political satire - teaching us all to not take things too seriously!
Disrespectful and bad representation of muslims.
hunnz-2797330 April 2021
As most other shows, this show includes some disrespectful nature towards Muslims. The girl in this show uses holy words before taking a shot, alcohol is forbidden is Islam yet they've associated alcohol with a holy word. We Muslims are tired of this misrepresentation and blatant disrespect.
I Know These People
victortanisaka13 May 2021
Horrible
amirrahman-6766030 April 2021
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somethingreal814 March 2021
Intresting untill
eisasawalhi17 April 2021
Warning: Spoilers
The problem is the muslim representation, as there's always many misconceptions about muslims that writers keep putting them in each show that has muslim character.
Being religious doesn't mean that you don't know how to have fun and having fun isn't certainly related to drinking and having s*x.
Mia's character is a bad representation on so many levels, if she doesn't consider herself a religious person then you don't have to show the muslim aspect of her, or at least not in that way, especially in ramadan episode; some of things are quite irritating, like Ramadan Mubarak, it's a phrase that should be said with respect and pride, not to be followed by cussing words or starting with bismAllah and then break your fast with a shot. And dogs aren't haram in Islam, and definetly not to be disgusted from like the characters showed when they noticed the presence of Gary the dog, some scholars believe that it's not likable to have a dog inside your house but it's okay if you want to raise one or play with a dog or cuddle with it.
So, i don't mind a muslim character even if it's not religious or 'conservative', but i do mind that the writers would stick to what they CAN write and to reinforce stereotypes even if it's little mistakes.
Being religious doesn't mean that you don't know how to have fun and having fun isn't certainly related to drinking and having s*x.
Mia's character is a bad representation on so many levels, if she doesn't consider herself a religious person then you don't have to show the muslim aspect of her, or at least not in that way, especially in ramadan episode; some of things are quite irritating, like Ramadan Mubarak, it's a phrase that should be said with respect and pride, not to be followed by cussing words or starting with bismAllah and then break your fast with a shot. And dogs aren't haram in Islam, and definetly not to be disgusted from like the characters showed when they noticed the presence of Gary the dog, some scholars believe that it's not likable to have a dog inside your house but it's okay if you want to raise one or play with a dog or cuddle with it.
So, i don't mind a muslim character even if it's not religious or 'conservative', but i do mind that the writers would stick to what they CAN write and to reinforce stereotypes even if it's little mistakes.
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