Co-writers Daveed Diggs and Rafael Casal bring Oakland alive again in 'Blindspotting,' a new Starz series based on their 2018 film of the same name. Read Alan Sepinwall's review.
largely maintains that delicate balance. Parts are serious, as Ashley frets over what will become of her and Sean. Parts are downright silly, with Turner demonstrating impressive physical comedy chops as Earl attempts to extend the ankle monitor’s limits by any means necessary.
The actors — Cephas Jones and Hunt in particular — seem comfortable navigating the series’ slippery tone, where scenes can shift from low-key to magical realism without warning, in the same way that Trish deftly code-switches while seeking a small-business loan when she sees she’s been paired with a black banker. And if Ashley feels initial discomfort about her move, particularly where Trish and her various side hustles are concerned, the ensemble settles quickly into a welcoming hangout vibe.
Like the movie, the series is ultimately a love letter to the multicultural stew of Oakland, even as it acknowledges the way the city, like most of urban America, is rapidly changing. No one here is as obsessed with gentrification as Miles was in the movie, but Janelle never feels entirely comfortable with how her hometown looks since she last saw it, complaining, “It’s like somebody took a story about Oakland, and tried to make it from memory. Some stuff is way off.
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