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 couldn't get enough of this,I hope they bring a season 2 out.

Netflix unleashed it's new intense, adult ice skating drama on January 1st. One of my favorite actresses Kaya Scodelario of Crawl and best known from Skins stars as Kat a bi polar champion figure skater who suffered some trauma when she cracked her skull open while doing a new move. Some time later she's been back to training in hopes of getting her coaching certification but she just can't land the move that sent her away. The drama is set at a ski resort where she works along with potential love interest Marcus and bad boy Justin a champion pair skater whose looking for a new partner. She also lives with her bi polar mother and young champion sister. As the drama unfolds we are introduced to an array of well written characters including her best friend Jenn. All of them have stories and struggles and the world is explored in a unique way. Theres also the struggles of bi polar, secret love stories, class and race struggles and more. I won't say too much because I don't wanna give anything away. But if it seems like it might interest you it's a really intriguing show and although not perfect, one I really wanna see continue.

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!!