Geek Girl

Wow! I've read a few of the low rating reviews, and wow! One I'd like to reflect on, was a comment about Hollywood is the benchmark and this that came out of Britain (though I believe a lot of Canadian support) is falling so far behind, is that; recently Hollywood has been failing massively at the box office and on a lot of streaming sites (the House of Mouse especially). Thankfully this was quite a bit removed from Hollywood.

This was more like a fun, harmless, with some positive messaging not forced down your throat or smacked over your head. It was innocent, yes done before, escape into not really much reality, but that's why I watch things like this. Not for "reality" because I live that, and it sucks greatly. I watch things like this to escape and just have some moments of innocent fun.

Sure there are moments that aren't real, except for the bullying in school of academic superiority over popularity, the vacuous moronicness of the obsession over famous people and the whole social media culture, and the bullying of people who seem to do better than you, because you are too self obsessed and portentous. Sure, it is very perfect daydreamy, but that's why it's fun and an escape.

I loved all the characters, and they were all well acted. Some took longer to warm to, but the 3 of Harriet, Tobes, and Nat were excellent, as were the parents. Wilbur, Betty, Nick, and Yuji took longer to warm to, as did those who were out to get Harriet, but hey, we aren't meant to like them (and I truly have a deep hatred of bullies)

Some have said there is no way anyone nowadays would be as social awkward as Harriet, I'd disagree. Some have said anyone who looked like her at high school would have guys buzzing around her. I disagree, if she is known as a complete, total, clumsy, hopeless, "geek" then yeah, most vacuous moronic self-obsessed high school boys would avoid her like the plague, no matter how she looks. "Geekness" and "nerdness" is catching and if you hang around it, you are tainted by the same view. I wish I was stronger and stood with those kinds of people sooner in my high school life (I may not have wasted 2 years of my life trying to fit in with vacuous morons.) I also saw a low review commenting on how she isn't a "geek" but a "nerd"! Who cares?! If you are so desperate to ram a wedge between those two groups, my god society is doomed and we are so far down the rabbit hole I don't know if I can even comprehend existence anymore!

Another said that it seems like they want to make Harriet out to be "on the spectrum" but never really defined it.....seriously! Everyone is somewhere on one of the many "spectrums" that are now tossed about, and I personally loved the fact that that aspect wasn't pushed, because not everyone goes around ticking as many boxes as they can to "define themselves", a lot of people live their lives, with quirks and hang ups without "boxing" themselves. It's ok to have quirks and hang ups, they don't define you! Having it more open, especially with Harriet and Toby, as well as to a degree Wilbur, Nick, Betty, and even Yuji, means that more people can relate in some ways and so it reaches and touches them more. So much more than sticking characters in boxes! As that limits relating to them only if you see yourself in that "box"! I hate how life in the West has become a DnD character sheet (though worse) with all the boxes to define who you are. I'm just me. Quirks and hang ups and all, and this show tells me "that's ok".

I've now written too much, and no one will ever read this because it's too long.

I give it 9 which about 15 years ago may only have been a 7, because I'm tired of the modern forced messages that are so common in most modern screenings (especially those from Hollywood!)

This show had me, I think it's in the second scene, when it portrayed stuff pretty much taken out of my own life. And it just continued delivering that spot-on portrayal of autism.

One detail I love and that not that many shows gets right was that the main character's dad is also on the spectrum, and while I recognized a lot of the main character's experiences, I also recognized a lot of the dad's experiences. It wasn't a perfect match, of course. Every individual have their own experience, even when on the spectrum!

But still, superb research!

This is a comedy, and a bit of a fairy tale, and romantic as well, so some things just isn't going to match most autistic's experiences. Like the main character having a lot of luck, or is it the fashion world being full of neurodivergence?

Most autistic people will have far more dark clouds on their skies than this show suggests, but a lot of the things going on INSIDE the main character, those are very well portrayed.

And no, everything about autism isn't doom and gloom either! So this well researched comedy is very appreciated!

I don't necessarily think it was 'good', but I absolutely enjoyed all the episodes I binged in one go. I got totally swept up and rooted for the adorable character and her friendships and omg that sweet, sweet romance. Cliche but refreshing at the same time.

Awkwardness is often seen as something to be avoided, but in reality, it's a natural part of being human. This series really encourages to see and embrace it. Believable? I dont know. Does it have to be? Emotionally I did buy in and thoroughly enjoyed watching it.

Each episode captured the essence of coming of age, making me feel nostalgic and deeply connected to her experiences. I loved all the characters and it just gave me a wonderful time! Thank you!

I binge watched this series and really liked it. It's personal and quirky and full of warm twists and likable characters. The parents were wonderful !

The main character is on the autism spectrum and gives us a really insightful view into what that is like and the challenges people like her face. We need shows about characters like her.

The story may not be that deep or complicated but sometimes that is not needed. Sometimes it is the nuances and the small twirls that count and that is the case here.

Dont let the surprisingly low rating fool you, this is worth watching. It's interesting, touching and gives you food for thought.

This is a witty story about a neurodivergent girl trying to navigate life. She is a guileless girl in a world of innuendo, and sarcasm trying to decipher what the rest of us easily comprehend. When she can't read the intentions of those around her, we want to yell warnings to her. Harriet Manners braves the mean girls and boys of her school with innocent aplomb, never quite sure of her herself, not really liking herself very much. When she quite literally falls into stardom, we can't help but cheer her on. We need lots of good, positive, stories like this. Brava Emily Carey for such a good portrayal of your character!