Ziwe

If you're not familiar w Ziwe's work i guess I understand why you wouldn't like it. But its actually a really mild version of what she does on her IG. Ziwe is funny and fresh and I really love this show :)

Ziwe is delightfully nuanced and embraces satire for all its worth. With her finger on the cultural pulse, Ziwe delivers clever quips, holding back no punches. Whether her guests are caught off-guard and fumble their words, or they sit in uncomfortable silence, each moment is jam-packed with subtext and humour.

She has a great list of guest stars and commenters that work well with her and their respective topics, and I can't wait to see who else shows up!

I don't believe in telling people how to watch a show or movie, but I will say this - if you are closed-minded and don't understand subtext, this not the show for you.

Not sure why all the hate? This is a show for liberals who are able to take a little criticism through the lens of self-deprecating humor. Sometimes that entails making self-proclaimed activists and celebrities squirm, sometimes that means a cringey song, and sometimes that means having more serious (but still hilarious) conversations with politicians and civil rights icons. If that's not right up your alley, don't watch. But most of the negative reviews are people who would not enjoy this show because they are either conservative or so entrenched in performative allyship, they can't take any criticism. This is for the anti-woke progressive. Please, if you are not the intended audience, don't try to skew the reviews. This show is phenomenal!

Sometimes there are shows that get bad reviews from people because it's simply a matter of taste. And then there are shows that get bad reviews from people on IMDB who simply don't get it. I'm not saying people MUST like this show... but clearly the negative reviews I've seen so far show that they didn't quite get it. Sometimes things are a little less transparent than shows that have a laugh track to tell people when the funny is happening. And irony. And satire. This isn't a show for people who enjoy Big Bang Theory. And that's a great compliment.

I was worried that the things that make Ziwe's regular format special might get lost in translation to a more structured format BUT thankfully it was a very entertaining 24 minute first episode. There certainly were a few clunky moments, and the flow might not be totally perfect yet, but Ziwe has the charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent to keep eyes on the screen.

Also, she's gorgeous.

Can't wait for more!