Spinning Out

Yes, it's full of clichés. Yes, there are characters that really doesn't need to be there. Yes, a lot of the issues doesn't make sense. And yes, they tried to tick every box of political issues in today's society.

And somehow, I actually really enjoyed watching this. Huh, who would've thought!

First of all, I'm not a fans of sport theme related drama. As it goes end the same way always. But this one totally make me addicted once watch the 1st episode. I think the key reason is it touches many aspects in what we are encountering and dealing with in our lives. A seriously injured figure skater recovered from the shadow of her scary experience. Her family problem, friends betray, partnership and love life more or less are what exactly we deal with in our real life. 2ndly, I am amused by the actors being an athlete. Can't imagine how much they practice and make the filming get done. It is extraordinary. Watching they skate just like watching competition on TV but enriched by all their background with tears and endless effort contributed. The storyline is predictable but the details inside is very mind blowing. The message is clear and simple - never give up. We know this but it reminds me once after watching this. Everyone life has its own problems, just the matter of how you position it. Also, when watching Kaya acting, it reminds me Emma Stones. Will see.

I am sure most are going to say it is the same old story-a night time soap-but it is not. This story seems to jump back and forth from just that-a story-then some reality thrown in. Touches on some very serious issues and they are presented well. There is just enough skating to keep skating fans happy and non-skating fans from being bored.

Some good actors involved. I just love January Jones-perfect as usual. I hope if there is a 2nd season that they scrap Johnny Weir-do we really have to put up with him. He is not a good actor-in fact he is not an actor-he does not fit in well-he is the reason I cannot watch figure skating-when he is the commentator, it's always about him and his god like statements that distract from the skater and their talents.

I loved this series! It hits on mental health which is close to my heart due to losing a friend to Suicide and my best friend being bi-polar!! Mental health needs to be talked about and this show did it and did it WELL!!! I've experienced the manic side with my friend. Way to go Netflix!! Keep bringing more like this

This show really caught me off guard. I thought I'd give it a try because I like sports dramas so I'd probably enjoy it. But damn! This is actually a really good show. What I like most about this is that it has very multilayered and quite believable characters. And it also adressen mental health, child abuse and other very important topics and it does it in an intruiging and entertaining and way.

The only thing that's not so good is the acting, but it got better as the season progressed, and I didn't really mind.

Great start to 2020. Looking forward to season 2! Have a great year everybody!!