First of all(for negative reviewers).....if you haven't watched the original you are doing yourself a disservice and that's why you don't understand. However, Spike's movies are for thinkers who live below the surface; there are SO many historical and cultural gems dropped throughout each episode that you honestly can't even catch them all, but if you have grown up seeing life through a "certain lens" then of course...again, one might not be able to relate.
I appreciate the review from @s_heijman bc it clearly depicts what this show is about so I won't re-hash. It is very relevant to today's climate and culture while giving homage to pieces of NY and colorful American culture that has gone before us . Spike stays true to the original plot yet allows for more character development of Nola in the newer series. DeWanda Wise is mesmerizing and clearly depicts a 2017 Nola and then some!! I read a review that the male counterparts seem caricature-ish in nature but they are actually an evolved version of the original as well and honestly, depict how they might sometimes appear to women through the character traits they embody and their actions- we've ALL met guys just like that- but Spike still shows humanity in each of them. Lastly yes there is sex; it's a show about a self-proclaimed pan-sexual 20 something juggling 3.5 relationships (shrug); still nowhere the near sex level of Power so chill out (rolls eyes), I'm sure some of the negative Nancy's did worse in college in real life Lol I believe the fact that Nola is so unique and almost unrelatable is the point. There are 'Nolas' out there who feel they are the only ones who exist.
Artistically, the show is classic Spike. Full of color with a mix of independent styled/updated cinematography. Can't wait for season 2!
I appreciate the review from @s_heijman bc it clearly depicts what this show is about so I won't re-hash. It is very relevant to today's climate and culture while giving homage to pieces of NY and colorful American culture that has gone before us . Spike stays true to the original plot yet allows for more character development of Nola in the newer series. DeWanda Wise is mesmerizing and clearly depicts a 2017 Nola and then some!! I read a review that the male counterparts seem caricature-ish in nature but they are actually an evolved version of the original as well and honestly, depict how they might sometimes appear to women through the character traits they embody and their actions- we've ALL met guys just like that- but Spike still shows humanity in each of them. Lastly yes there is sex; it's a show about a self-proclaimed pan-sexual 20 something juggling 3.5 relationships (shrug); still nowhere the near sex level of Power so chill out (rolls eyes), I'm sure some of the negative Nancy's did worse in college in real life Lol I believe the fact that Nola is so unique and almost unrelatable is the point. There are 'Nolas' out there who feel they are the only ones who exist.
Artistically, the show is classic Spike. Full of color with a mix of independent styled/updated cinematography. Can't wait for season 2!