Spinning Out

Expected a bittersweet drama with bad acting, got an intense drama about mental health and sports. Worth it.

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.

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.

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 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