Think I made my point. What a GOOF! His gf is also an entertaining side note in pretentious affectation! Good times OR was it???? DA DA DUNNNNN........
118 Reviews
Bearded dude thinks he's the second coming
crystal-albert3 December 2019
Generally enjoyed it but it's all over the place
melodyso3 April 2021
I always Iove Asian representation. And this one is quite a light hearted show to finish in one go. I quite enjoyed it. But it's just all over the place. The storyline is very weak and incomplete. The drama feels forced and I feel difficult to relate to any of the character.
Best and amazing movies show
philipbone17 December 2019
Very Sad Scam of What Makes Singapore
croissantsfordinner28 November 2019
There's been many parallels drawn between Crazy Rich Asians and Singapore Social with some reviews calling the latter a "sequel (to the former) that no one asked for".
Crazy Rich Asians was a box office success. It also fared relatively well amongst critics, and was touted as a game changer in the Hollywood scene.
It shone the international spotlight on Singapore and whilst some online commentators raised the lack of ethnic diversity and argued if Newton Hawker Centre should have featured as the Hawker Centre of choice amongst locals, many more were in unison that the film presented Singapore beautifully.
Was it an representative view of a regular slice of life in Singapore? No, but neither did it claim to be. In fact, it was in its name itself - that it was a focused anthropology surrounding the lives of Crazy Rich Asians, and in this particular case, some of them happened to be Singaporeans.
With Singapore Social however...were they just looking to alliterate? The promotional blurb on the Netflix site for the programme says "Peer into the lives of young Singaporeans as they defy expectations..."
No wonder young Singaporeans took offence - because if you're going to put their young nation into your title name for promotional purposes globally, then you better do it justice.
And to do it justice, please first take a look at who should be given the rights to tell our story.
It's a known fact that CRA featured an Asian American director Jon Chu, with Kevin Kwan the Singapore-born novelist as counsel. Chu also insisted on bringing in a screenwriter of Asian descent Adele Lim to revise the original script. I'm not saying they know Asia/Singapore, but you have to give them props for trying.
In Singapore Social, if you take time to scroll through the credits (that is if you've lasted long enough), you will be hard pressed to find Singaporean names, especially amongst the first few "executive" roles. Instead, the guys who took care of transportation must be undeniably Asian/Singaporean (really, go look!).
When will we learn that we ourselves must tell our own stories? I'm sure you will find quality production houses a plenty in Singapore (but none of them would probably try to sell a whitewashed wannabe Singapore as a pitch).
All it takes is one small slip from an ignorant party (Love Productions USA, I'm looking at you) and the validation of several others who don't know better (um Netflix?) to undermine years of progress in making Asians feel like there's something relatable for them on the screens of international TV.
To be fair, I might have an uneducated opinion - after all, I am writing this review having watched only one single episode in the series.
I simply saw no point in wasting an additional seven good hours of my life.
Crazy Rich Asians was a box office success. It also fared relatively well amongst critics, and was touted as a game changer in the Hollywood scene.
It shone the international spotlight on Singapore and whilst some online commentators raised the lack of ethnic diversity and argued if Newton Hawker Centre should have featured as the Hawker Centre of choice amongst locals, many more were in unison that the film presented Singapore beautifully.
Was it an representative view of a regular slice of life in Singapore? No, but neither did it claim to be. In fact, it was in its name itself - that it was a focused anthropology surrounding the lives of Crazy Rich Asians, and in this particular case, some of them happened to be Singaporeans.
With Singapore Social however...were they just looking to alliterate? The promotional blurb on the Netflix site for the programme says "Peer into the lives of young Singaporeans as they defy expectations..."
No wonder young Singaporeans took offence - because if you're going to put their young nation into your title name for promotional purposes globally, then you better do it justice.
And to do it justice, please first take a look at who should be given the rights to tell our story.
It's a known fact that CRA featured an Asian American director Jon Chu, with Kevin Kwan the Singapore-born novelist as counsel. Chu also insisted on bringing in a screenwriter of Asian descent Adele Lim to revise the original script. I'm not saying they know Asia/Singapore, but you have to give them props for trying.
In Singapore Social, if you take time to scroll through the credits (that is if you've lasted long enough), you will be hard pressed to find Singaporean names, especially amongst the first few "executive" roles. Instead, the guys who took care of transportation must be undeniably Asian/Singaporean (really, go look!).
When will we learn that we ourselves must tell our own stories? I'm sure you will find quality production houses a plenty in Singapore (but none of them would probably try to sell a whitewashed wannabe Singapore as a pitch).
All it takes is one small slip from an ignorant party (Love Productions USA, I'm looking at you) and the validation of several others who don't know better (um Netflix?) to undermine years of progress in making Asians feel like there's something relatable for them on the screens of international TV.
To be fair, I might have an uneducated opinion - after all, I am writing this review having watched only one single episode in the series.
I simply saw no point in wasting an additional seven good hours of my life.
First impressions from Singapore: Bad. Very bad.
the_headspace23 November 2019
When the media wants something to look a certain way, it will show it in that way, and completely miss the point. According to Singapore Social, Singapore youngsters are all millennial Western wannabes, moaning about their "traditional Asian parents", even though their parents were all born in the late 80s.
"Why get a diploma?" "I confront that school of thought." "Hashtag Asian parents."
I teach higher education in Singapore, and I don't see any of these characters. Ignorant and self-obsessed.
"You look Thai." "I don't know whether to take that as a compliment or not."
"Maybe sometime in 2019, I'll work on communication with my mom. That's not going to happen."
"Sukki's questioning how I'm such a rebel" (for getting an inside lip tattoo).
Singapore is not like this. I just hope these inane empty-heads aren't taken as role models by the thousands of youngsters trying to find their own way in an increasingly hard world.
And even without the Singapore context, this is painful watching.
Just awful.
"Why get a diploma?" "I confront that school of thought." "Hashtag Asian parents."
I teach higher education in Singapore, and I don't see any of these characters. Ignorant and self-obsessed.
"You look Thai." "I don't know whether to take that as a compliment or not."
"Maybe sometime in 2019, I'll work on communication with my mom. That's not going to happen."
"Sukki's questioning how I'm such a rebel" (for getting an inside lip tattoo).
Singapore is not like this. I just hope these inane empty-heads aren't taken as role models by the thousands of youngsters trying to find their own way in an increasingly hard world.
And even without the Singapore context, this is painful watching.
Just awful.
Overreacting reviews, it's not that bad.
shawdawn-558675 December 2019
I just got done watching all 8 episodes and it's not that bad or it's not even bad at all. I don't understand why people who watched only the trailer and said oh, I don't like this continued to further rant on something they never wanted to watch in the first place, just don't WATCH the show. Now to the review I saw some people think it is trashy it's NOT.
To be honest it's just about well to do young people in Singapore that face problems with family/relationships and they are trying to figure out their next step in life and hanging out with their friends. Yes, it's a bit cringe and corny at times but it's a fun watch, that's all. Watch it when you have nothing to do or your waiting for your favorite tv show to come back on.
If you take this show so serious you have never watched reality tv, take it with a grain of salt and keep it pushing. If your upset with the casting don't give this show any clout by talking bad about a show you want cancelled it's contradicting. Also the cast weren't awful people nor were they trash because if they were considered that a reality show with REAL TRASHY PEOPLE would be a bit more pleasant.
P.s. if you hate people that are doing financial well I guess this show is not for you.
To be honest it's just about well to do young people in Singapore that face problems with family/relationships and they are trying to figure out their next step in life and hanging out with their friends. Yes, it's a bit cringe and corny at times but it's a fun watch, that's all. Watch it when you have nothing to do or your waiting for your favorite tv show to come back on.
If you take this show so serious you have never watched reality tv, take it with a grain of salt and keep it pushing. If your upset with the casting don't give this show any clout by talking bad about a show you want cancelled it's contradicting. Also the cast weren't awful people nor were they trash because if they were considered that a reality show with REAL TRASHY PEOPLE would be a bit more pleasant.
P.s. if you hate people that are doing financial well I guess this show is not for you.
More disappointing than my secondary school math grades
honeycombcrunchie12 January 2020
Where do I even begin? Horrible dialogue, jokes, premise and the consistent vapid ramblings from people so detached from the average Singaporean life they wouldn't know what a kopitiam or mama shop looks like. This show should be a test for those trying to deal with secondhand embarrassment.
Silly but quite fun
magdakasprzyk8 December 2019
Pretentious millennial waffle
pcbcfggray23 November 2019
Utterly tedious, give it a wide berth.
The dialog is ridiculously phoney and feels forced. Throwing a few four letter words into a discussion doesn't make it any more watchable or trendy. What where the producers of this garbage thinking?
If you love MIC and TOWIE you'll love this
jessyvalerogil28 November 2019
OBSESSED
almoazimmarketer22 December 2019
Pretentious, distasteful and poorly casted.
movieglossier24 November 2019
I've never watched a show where I straight up cringed at every scene.
There's absolutely no plot or storyline, obviously scripted dramas along the way. Seems to emulate the 'Crazy Rich Asians' theme but in poor taste.
Not sure how they came up with the title since it definitely doesn't offer any glimpse into the scene in Singapore. Whoever who did the casting did an awful job - picking Mae, a trust fund baby who's only talent seems to be partying and complaining about her first world problems. Tabitha and Sukki were rather bland. What's weird is how they picked Paul, a 50 year old pan asian man to fit into this clique.
There's absolutely no plot or storyline, obviously scripted dramas along the way. Seems to emulate the 'Crazy Rich Asians' theme but in poor taste.
Not sure how they came up with the title since it definitely doesn't offer any glimpse into the scene in Singapore. Whoever who did the casting did an awful job - picking Mae, a trust fund baby who's only talent seems to be partying and complaining about her first world problems. Tabitha and Sukki were rather bland. What's weird is how they picked Paul, a 50 year old pan asian man to fit into this clique.
Doesn't even come close to representing Singapore
Zensha29 November 2019
These pretentious and self-entitled young "Singaporeans" don't even come close to representing the average Singaporean one bit. Most of us don't even talk like this, act like this, and share the same values as them. Please don't get me wrong, I'm in no position to judge them nor their values, I'm just saying that the title is extremely misleading which if you're not a Singaporean should definitely only take with a pinch of salt. I don't blame the youngsters but the producers/director for this disaster of a show.
Might've gotten better reviews with a different title
audreyprynkhan29 November 2019
Warning: Spoilers
The title being Singapore Social we would expect it to be literally following the lives of normal Singaporeans and how their social lives would be like. But this is not what is depicted. Unfortunately not inspiring at all. So, what is the purpose of making this series?
First off, the main casts of this show... Need I mention the obvious issue here? What happened to the accent? I need not explain this any further.
This circle of friends are too childish especially when it came to everyone being meddlers in all their friends relationships it's nauseating. Taking into consideration these are a bunch of mid 20 year olds acting with the brain of 16 year olds. Especially Sukki being so annoying and whiny and giving off such a delusional vibe. It's so sickening that at one point I just wanted to enter the screen and slap the living hell out of her.
I'd watch it just just for a chick flick thing to pass time light heartedly. Obviously a mistake for me to watch.
Please make a minor change to the subtitle on Episode 7. Paul's scene to be exact. Tompang is not a chinese word. It's a malay word.
First off, the main casts of this show... Need I mention the obvious issue here? What happened to the accent? I need not explain this any further.
This circle of friends are too childish especially when it came to everyone being meddlers in all their friends relationships it's nauseating. Taking into consideration these are a bunch of mid 20 year olds acting with the brain of 16 year olds. Especially Sukki being so annoying and whiny and giving off such a delusional vibe. It's so sickening that at one point I just wanted to enter the screen and slap the living hell out of her.
I'd watch it just just for a chick flick thing to pass time light heartedly. Obviously a mistake for me to watch.
Please make a minor change to the subtitle on Episode 7. Paul's scene to be exact. Tompang is not a chinese word. It's a malay word.
Singapore Social Is The Worst Thing That Came Out Singapore
suit-2287828 December 2019
Netflix I hate you for this, I really do. I hate everything about this show. The actors, the cast behind the scene, the director, the person that pitch this idea to Netflix and the dumbo at Netflix that gave this project the green light.
The creators of this show missed something
Eslo-Reviews2 February 2021
There's a lot that you will find confusing when you start off watching this show - because no one is really introduced to the viewers. I'm not a Singaporean local and I don't know who and why anyone should care about any of the people this show follows. And that was what the creator or producer or whoever cuts this show together missed. There should have been better intros so the viewers are meeting new friends but this show makes you feel like you're just a voyeur in these strangers lives. You just begin to follow people who's name flashes across the screen and you just have to watch and figure out for yourself who they really are, what they do and etc. I had to Google some people as I watched because even the show doesn't even show anyone but a few of them actually working on screen. There is too much left out to make you feel really invested to care about some of these peoples outcomes. This show does reveal the many different dynamics of people that exist in the world, especially in this one group of friends. Where each is in a different stage of their lives pursing and achieving different goals but celebrating them together. I was however pulled in by this show because of the truths this show does reveal. The mental difficulties Asian adults / young adults face and constantly struggle with when it comes to becoming your own and breaking traditions in culture.
Should be renamed Singapore Snooze
tlfern28 November 2019
Poorly produced joke of a show - trying to hard to copy The Hills reality tv format, but missing the mark by a long-shot. None of the characters portrayed show any real personality - instead they are all cashed-up, binge drinking millennials who prance around sprouting scripted lines with their trendy hairstyles. There's no heart or soul to the social situations or characters portrayed. Is this a peek into Singapore life? No. Unless you're into aerial shots of the cityscape by night... there's nothing that you can get out of watching this tryhard garbage....it's the wealthy 1% with their rich parents, who have no real problems, fake accents, even faker social connections, stand for nothing and amount to nothing. An utter waste of time.
Refreshing opening, but repetitive content with dreaded drama
hnpuyenbt20 June 2021
I'm an outsider, never lived in Singapore, have worked with a couple of Singaporeans, and I'm surprised to see so many harsh comments on this TV series. For me, it's an entertaining watch. I don't think it represents the majority of Singapore as the characters feel the burden of being an outcast or an inbetween. These people are out-going, it is so real that you're troubled when you stand between cultures and prejudices. Perhaps it's the headline that leaves a mis-leading message.
Now, after watching a few more episodes, I'm finally tired of the drama that we already get from the few first episodes.
Now, after watching a few more episodes, I'm finally tired of the drama that we already get from the few first episodes.
Pretentious, Vapid, Shallow-- Hm.
Aesafern29 November 2019
I don't think my review will be different from the others so I'll keep it brief. What a bunch of lost, young individuals. Especially when they get all deep and meaningful, I hope other young people don't take it seriously-- it's their expression, not advice.
Title: Entertainment and Realness
swagyjane26 August 2020
Absolute garbage
ashepreston29 November 2019
Is this Singapore's version of Jersey Shore? I somehow managed to get through 25 minutes of this absolute garbage.
Thankfully I'm yet to ever come across anyone in Singapore remotely close to these people.
This should be pulled off Netflix now! People shouldn't think this is reality and switch to anything else.
I challenge someone to get through the entire series without wanting to throw up
Thankfully I'm yet to ever come across anyone in Singapore remotely close to these people.
This should be pulled off Netflix now! People shouldn't think this is reality and switch to anything else.
I challenge someone to get through the entire series without wanting to throw up
Guys, CHECK out the 10/10 reviews. SO "INSIGHTFUL".
justinliew-5660122 December 2019
I found it really weird that after hearing so many negative comments online, i find 20+ 10/10 reviews in a row. Oh no what did i miss? A fresh new perspective? How about no.
I cant believe NF was willing to invest in trolls to pump the rating. CHECK OUT all the 10/10 ratings. ALL CREATED ON 21st December. How budget can you get? At least pay more for trolls with different creation dates and some reviews of other titles. Man, what amateurs. But again i don't blame NF, their originals are usually fantastic, probably not used to doing stuff like this.
How bout we just call this "Social", set in Singapore.
I cant believe NF was willing to invest in trolls to pump the rating. CHECK OUT all the 10/10 ratings. ALL CREATED ON 21st December. How budget can you get? At least pay more for trolls with different creation dates and some reviews of other titles. Man, what amateurs. But again i don't blame NF, their originals are usually fantastic, probably not used to doing stuff like this.
How bout we just call this "Social", set in Singapore.
Please do not watch it
raspecwamen29 November 2019
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