Sort Of

I think for trans viewers this show offers a lot of representation around the different relationships we have in the world and around us. The show feels grounded in reality. I love the writing, and character development. It's nice to see our stories represented in a way that doesn't feel sensationalized for cis people. There is an earnestness, and genuine feeling to all of the characters. I think one of its greatest strengths is how regularly it shows people establishing boundaries. It's willingness to broach uncomfortable conversations around things that may seem obvious, but are so easy to avoid. It has the watchability of comfort TV, without feeling canned or too similar to any of its counterparts. It has heart, It's fresh, and smart. It feels like real life, and I love that. There's an ease, and effortless about it, even when grappling with real life's awkwardness. It's just a pleasure to watch. I'm so glad to live in a world where Sort Of exists. Make more of it, and support this show!

I wanted so badly to fall in love with this because I loved the character of Sabi and the story they were telling. I had a harder time with some of the supporting characters that just didn't feel very real. The last two episodes are really excellent, I think they might've found their groove and I hope next season builds on this.

I really like Sabi's character and it's great to see such a diverse cast. Unfortunately the series does not pack as many laughs as I had hoped, and I find all the extra characters too, well, extra. Most of the characters are one dimensional, and there really isn't much to their dialogue (other than shouting a lot). I feel like they all have the same disagreements over and over again, and a lot of the queer culture jokes/references feel like they're shoe horned into the scrip - it comes across at times as forced and inorganic. I really dislike King's character, but I'm pretty sure that's intentional so I'm not holding that against the show. I just wish it would have been funnier, especially to counter the more tense and awkward situations between characters, because there are long lags between jokes which leaves the series feeling claustrophobic. I don't think it's a bad show, it's definitely worth a watch, but it wasn't what I was personally expecting and if they go in for a second season I hope they push things further and get a better comedic writer on board to help really make these characters shine.

Lockdown has narrowed my circle of friends and people so I loved engaging with this unique story of Sabi. They are beautifully complex and I was hooked from the first episode. It's clever in offering insights into the LGTBIQ community as well as pressures of migrant children. Support characters are also unique and engaging and I learnt how to use the pronouns 'they' and 'them'.

Unpretentious & fluid, I feel the rating should be higher, as it deserves better markings than these. It is a kind of 'coming of age story' presented in well-cut dynamics of situations and emotions.