David Makes Man

Some say this is a coming-of-age story, some say it's about a boy trying to get out of poverty. I say it's about a introverted boy, under trying circumstances like most young boys of color, who are living/raised in an extreme at risk home life. So many things happen and he does not know what to say about them, and he never really says what he wants to say, this keeps him in a deep emotional war, but at the end...... you'll find out...... no spoiler alert here!! watch to the end then go back and rewatch the whole show. You will see it differently the second time.

Great character development across the board. I feel like I know each character. I hope this show finds its audience. It takes its time and OWN should allow it to do just that.

This show is refreshing-people who says it's slow, just don't get it. Sometimes slow is better.

I did not at first know what to make of the show. Its not a gangster show, its not just a drama, its not just quasi-artistic/metaphysical portrayal of David and others.

Its a quite interesting weave of various genres, quality production and pretty entertaining storyline that draws you into the next episode.

However the biggest complaint for me is the horribly chaotic potrayal of characters. One times theyre like this a moment later theyre completely different and acting totally out of what you saw a moment ago.

Also the jumping in and out of various narratives, abstract moments, symbolysm and metaphores is too often too out of sync and forced. It just doesnt flow and isnt intuitivly comprehensive.

All in all in many ways above average show somewhat ruined by behaviour of characters that too often changes to fit the writer's idea/storyline rather than the other and logical way around.

Very strong Pilot episode made me want to watch it again - IMMEDIATELY! From the brilliant co-writer of MOONLIGHT, this stylized drama takes off like a rocket. Fantastic acting from the amazing ensemble - McDowell and Rashad are stand outs (Phylicia Rashad can do no wrong anymore in my eyes), wonderful writing and yes, there is a moment near the end that made me want to see it all over again. Profound. Provocative. Visually stunning. I hope Oprah and her OWN network gives this a nice Emmy push come next year, because it could very well be a contender.