From a half-hour comedy about a group of Muslim punk rockers to a moving docuseries about the history of African American cuisine.
, the HBO drama about a therapist who counsels a variety of clients whom viewers follow on their respective emotional journeys from week to week. But I was pleasantly surprised.
The series had an original run from 2008 to 2010, spawning three well-received seasons. The main reason I decided to tune in was because Emmy-winning actor Uzo Aduba would take the helm, replacing Gabriel Byrne as the central therapist who provides audiences with a glimpse into the lives of patients who speak at length about their inner turmoil. The revived series is set against the backdrop of the pandemic, which gave me pause at first , but it was actually a smart way to develop the story.
What I love most about the series is that it showcases the vulnerability of Aduba’s character, a therapist named Dr. Brooke Taylor with her own practice in Los Angeles. It’s easy to forget that therapists are real people with their own sets of issues, and the show expertly demonstrates how nimble one must be to not take things personally .
Like all these shows, it often feeds into retro gender politics , but it’s funny to see players exposed. The show goes for maximal drama by setting up singles to be eliminated on a random date where they’re told they aren’t “ready to love.” Still, the conversations about why it didn’t work out sometimes feel genuine. And because there aren’t that many contestants, you get to know them enough to become invested.
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