Standing Up

I watched on Netflix; this was SO well done with awesome character development. I absolutely love Aissatou, Bling, and Nasir/his girlfriend; I'm hoping for a season 2 as i'd love a follow-up to these characters, definitely binge-worthy.

I watch a lot of shows, mostly because I can't sleep at night. I loved all the characters in this show, especially Nazir! They all have a certain grace, in their own way, even the supporting characters. And that's why I think this show is smart and well written, because you can identity with all the characters, even if they are very different from each others. 'Standing up' feels refreshing, funny but not superficial. Most of the shows that are new on Netflix, whether they are comedy shows, dramas, or other genre (I watch them all!), lack of something in my opinion. Inspiration or authenticity I suppose, so they are a non-chemical sleeping pill to me: after watching two episodes I fall asleep. This show kept me awake because I wanted to see more. I hope there will come another season, I will definitely watch it!

Heartfelt story. Lots of laughs. Some tears, too.

Somehow this show manages to be everything all at once. It showcases first and foremost a beautiful friendship between the stars, Aissa and Nezir, but also touches upon some very difficult themes that have been woven seamlessly into the story. There is love, loss, betrayal, racism (the blatant stuff and the subtler stuff not often dealt with well in Hollywood fare), community. But it's funny.

In the end, I think that the success of the show is that you end up really caring for the characters. Even the peripheral ones or the ones who are deeply flawed. You can laugh with them in one moment and then find yourself moved to tears in the next.

Brilliant show. One of my favourites on Netflix, for sureS.

You'll love this!

What a find! Great characters, real life issues and a superb script. Very believable and so human. Far too short and praying for another series. Watch it.

And the jokes in the stand-up routines are actually very good. And on top of it, the series touches on some social issues. Well done and hope for more.