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This show is probably the most broadly representative show on TV right now, and is an example of what diversity can be in entertainment. The show has a mix of ages, body shapes and sizes, abilities, races, genders and expressions, sexualities, experiences, economic situations... and somehowanages.to give time to all of these characters. The show is about dance, which is often associated with thin bodies and a certain aesthetic of beauty; but the crew here is beautiful in a myriad of nontraditional and atypical (for television) ways.

The story of a "reality" show putting average people together to create a performance of Swan Lake, The Big Leap is at times camp, at times hard to swallow,.often cynical as a "seen-it-all" reality producer pokes and prods his "cast" into fighting, being inappropriate with each other, revealing too much, or jumping into situations that are.likely to.turn out poorly (but entertainingly). What the show does so well is to use this poking and prodding to reveal more about the characters in a way that helps us actually ROOT for them. The more that we see the secrets and the gaffes, somehow, the more "real" these out there characters feel.

I have been bingeing for several days because these characters are so.relatable,.and also so NOT what we.often see. Yes, there are traditionally gorgeous folks (the show's cocky adult twins, who manage to also rise above stereotypes), them there are gorgeous and extremely talented folks with larger frames, unusual looks and a wide variety of race, background and ethnicity.

This show is so adorable, fairly believable for such an unbelievable premise, with great chemistry between the leads. I just realized today how HUGE it is for the LGBTQIA community to have its own Prince Charming fantasy stories (though this Prince Charming is also kinda Prince Awkward).