I found season 1 during the pandemic. The cast is pretty stacked so I figured I'd give it a shot. I'm an addict (sober 3 years) so these types of shows can be very insulting if it isn't authentic.
Some people will find this type of show depressing. Sorry, it's real life. Terrible things are happening everyday, and unfortunately the bad guy normally wins. Drugs are awful and they are everywhere. The ripple effects are all around you constantly and I think that is my favorite thing about this show. If you're not into the gritty real life portrayals, this show isn't for you.
Last but not least. I actually read some reviews with complaints about the fact that the main character makes lesbians look bad. Huh? So everyone wants representation in stories, but if the person representing them isn't perfect it's a problem? It's time for people to grow up, stfu, and just enjoy entertainment. This character has flaws, but none of them have to do with her sexual preference. If she was straight, she'd have the same alcoholism. Stop expecting every character to be perfect. It would make for some unrealistic and boring storytelling wouldn't it ? Also, if the portrayal of two women having sex for you takes away from the overall story I'm not sure what to tell you. Go watch G rated television maybe? They have ratings at the beginning of every show. It's pretty much as dummy proof as you can make it, and still, people complain when something is too graphic. Stupid people are everywhere.
My rant aside, this is one hell of a show. The cast overall does a great job, but James Badge Dale really shines. It's nice to see him in a major role, he's extremely talented. I'm enjoying season 2 and I hope it gets a 3rd.
