I’m only half way through the series, but it’s definitely my favorite series of the last 2 years. I would describe it as being part of a new genre: cringe-drama. I’ve seen a lot of cringe comedy, but a drama that uses that same toolkit is new to me

Deals with capitalism and colonialism in a way that verges on the heavy handed, but hits the mark so accurately and honestly that it manages to work anyway.

The scene in episode 3 where the Uber rich yuppie family is arguing about politics while the native Hawaiian dancers put on a show for them at their fancy hotel was just perfect.

If you haven’t seen it, watch it! If you have, what did you think?

  • Nakoichi [they/them]M
    ·
    3 years ago

    The two girls reading Freud and Nietzsche is just :chefs-kiss:

    Edit: Getting Cohen bros vibes from this

    • disco [any]
      ·
      3 years ago

      Hell yeah, glad you’re enjoying it. Also note the rich asshole reading Malcom Gladwell later on (if that hasn’t happened yet)

      • duderium [he/him]
        ·
        3 years ago

        I just started watching this show because someone else mentioned it after you. It turns out the rich asshole in real life is a Berner and his poor wife is actually the daughter of some shithead cop. I don’t know what they were going for with that actress but she reminded me of someone I hated in elementary school. I’m only one episode in though. I enjoyed it.