#uk shows

[thestcnems]

Effy Stonem season 2 | Kaya Scodelario

[meep-meep-richie]

JAMES & OLIVER PHELPS as FINLAY & CALLUM ANDERSON KINGDOM

[louisdulacblog]

Don't be bemused it's just the news ★★★★★∞

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Jacob Anderson in TIMESTALKER that's available in the UK and Ireland Now!

[love-rats]

the inbetweeners was a silly edgy show that was the product of its time but gosh i love watching the show through tumblr goggles. jay was such a repressed bisexual it was actually insane. will was asexual. simon was demisexual and also in love with will. drop your neil headcanons bc i don't even know about that fucker

[beinana-reviews]

"...And it is absolutely not your fault."

Netflix's Sex Education (2019-)

TW!! SA

I have watched this show at least 5 times. Yes, it is supposed to be a heartfelt, coming-of-age comedy series about the sex lives of high school students. But it can be so much more than that. They cover so many important issues, and has one of the best representations of the LGBTQIA+ community. It talks about the hard stuff in the best way, always giving us a different perspective. Personally, I found the abortion episode to be incredibly moving. "I feel more guilty for the one's I had, than the one's I didn't." This is a reality for many people who had to go through such a traumatic procedure. It really dives into the untold truth that many people grieve their abortions, and that's okay.

Also, Aimee's assault on the bus. People tend to have this idea that sexual assault can only come in one form, but really there are so many ways. Aimee's for example. How she herself tried to downplay it as nothing because assault like that is not as covered as much. Sexual Assault is Sexual Assault. And it should always be taken seriously, no matter the extent of it. I also admire the portrayal of the aftermath of the assault, and the emotional toll it took on Aimee. Feeling like you can never escape the feeling you felt in that moment. Seeing and feeling them everywhere. This is also a reality for so many people, and I think the show showcased this incredibly.

I'm sorry for talking about such hard topics, but it truly is a great show with a great mixture of comedy, romance, and the hard to talk about topics. Seriously a fantastic show, I give it a 9.2/10.

P.S. If you have experienced sexual assault, please know it is okay to reach out for help. You can call the National Sexual Assault Hotline: [phone], tell a loved-one, or even reach out to me.

And if you've had an abortion, and need to talk to someone, you can also chat with me or reach out for Post-Abortion Counseling in your area. Remember, it is okay to grieve.

[m-jay-gee]

had a really fun conversation with my friends about hank zipzer the other day. that show was so GOOD!! it came out when i was like growing out of kids media but i kept up with it for a longg time after bc it was actually so well made. looking for the hank zipzer fandom guys!!!

[mejcinta]

I don't think Hollywood wants to understand or learn that the African story isn't just slavery, colonization, poverty or racism.

There's so many African stories to be told, but they deliberately choose to settle for the usual oppression/struggle trope. I fear they're addicted to it. It's like porn to them; and with this they poison the minds of millions that all Africans/ the black race will ever be is people in urgent need of help, pity or saving.

Bruh, no. This is the 21st century. We don't do stereotypes any more. We've moved on and so should Hollywood.

Tell stories of joy, hope, drama, modernity, scandals, tribal wars etc.

Give a true reflection of what Africa is now. Modern. New. Developing. Stronger. Proud. Jolly.

I'm tired of the stereotypes.

A good place to start: Blood And Water. Queen Sono.

I fear that most American shows I've watched still like to reinforce the stereotypes of the black struggle. This is where UK shows come in. They don't do stereotypes.

My points in no way are trying to undermine the reality of suffering. Everyone suffers. Every civilization has a record of suffering. My point is this shouldn't be forever our story.

It shouldn't cripple us, the way Hollywood is trying to cripple the masses with a false perception of what Africans and other black people are.