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Apoosur

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drew barrymore and timothy olyphant in santa clarita diet are the literal embodiment of the ‘last two brain cells’ meme

The literal point of shows like Rick and Morty and Bojack Horseman is that it’s bad and alienating to be a “tortured genius” douchebag. Both characters end up torpedo-ing any meaningful relationships they have bc they’re fucking narcissists, and yet that point seems to be lost on every single fanboy

Please don’t sleep on Netflix’s One Day at a Time. It took me way too long to start this show but holy mother of God, it’s so unbelievably special. The representation is astounding (I of course can’t speak on behalf of a community I’m not a part of, but I’ve only heard amazing things from my friends who are.) The way it handles culture, anxiety, depression, religion, LGBTQ, social justice issues, etc. is superb. The performances are remarkable. The conversations are so raw. It’s so so so so so so important, please do as I did and start it now. It needs to be picked up because these are the types of shows that deserve to be on for a long, long time. Don’t let it get axed.

i was rewatching one day at a time and it was so nice to have elena mention that she’s passing but also gay and a woman bc I’m passing and bi and a woman so it’s good to be reminded I’m still latina lol

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One Day at a Time really is that bitch huh. This is exactly why I love it, it has actual real representation and it’s able to tackle sensitive topics in a non-offensive, comedic, informative way. Especially colorism and how every POC may not necessarily be shades and shades darker than white people.

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It’s been a really long time since I enjoyed a sitcom as much as I love One Day at a Time. The diversity and complexity of the characters, the heart and sensitivity of the script, and the moving and hilarious performances by the cast members all combine to create something truly enjoyable and funny.

It’s wholesome, safe, and true to what family means in today’s America. And because it’s written for 2019, the characters develop, and grow, and backslide, and discover new things about themselves. It’s a sitcom without the limitations of the usual tropes and stereotypes that often make sitcoms hard to watch. I haven’t watched and enjoyed a sitcom so much in over a decade.

The show covers topics like coming out as a young teen, immigration and forced deportation, depression and anxiety, PTSD, and addiction with levity but also with great respect to the struggles people face when they experience these moments in life. 

Penelope is a fierce, badass Latina mother, a hardworking nurse, a veteran, and someone who has to take antidepressants every day in order maintain a normal lifestyle. Elena is an equally fierce teen feminist, a lesbian, and (from s2 onward) dates a nonbinary kid named Syd. But she also struggles with her father’s homophobia and her grandmother’s expectations of her as a young woman. Scheider is a trust fund kid, a wealthy white man with oodles of privilege and luck - but he’s also a recovering alcoholic/drug addict and a deeply lonely man who considers the Alvarezes to be his true family, because his own is so dysfunctional and loveless.

That’s just three of the most obvious examples of the way this show has worked so hard to establish real, developed characters who still have room to grow. Every single character has depth, and flaws, and compelling personalities. All of the show’s conflicts come from the Alvarez family and friends’ relationships, and their struggles to support and love one another through all of the unexpected things that just come with living life.

Unfortunately, One Day at a Time is in trouble. If more people don’t start watching, we’ll never get to see the fourth season.

I love this show so much, and I hope if you read all of this, you understand why a bit more. Please give it a chance, if you haven’t already. Or maybe even a second chance, if you tried it and were sure it wasn’t your thing. It only gets better as it goes on, and it’s almost impossible not to love every single primary character by the end of the first season. Every finale will leave you in happy tears. It’s an excellent show and it would be such a loss if it isn’t renewed. Please, please give it a try!

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ONE DAY AT A TIME

Okay… If we learned anything by the “almost cancellation” and renewal of Brooklyn 99 is that the voices of fans matter and that if there’s enough uproar then odat will continue…So let’s continue to show our love for the show and hype it up (as much or more than Riverdale cuz this gem of a show is much more needed and representative)…. Like honestly let’s trend the shit out of it!!!

PS: PR for this show is not quite as much as it deserves… Like there’s so much publicity for sex education (which is quite good) but literally there are so few interviews about odat and thank God I saw a (below ; what a great ep) gif and thought to check it out!!

PPS: Can one person watching it again adds to the views like YouTube or…. Whatever I am gonna watch it 52 times again

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“You’re Oh Yun Seo, a top Korean actress. You’re the angel of the Korean Wave. How do you expect to work for three months… at a law firm?”

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