I thought this was a great show. At first, the satirical elements are hard to discern. As in, you almost can't tell if it's being satirical or not -- but isn't that what makes something a great satire?? I feel as though this show is made for me. The whole Southern pageantry idea is right up my alley, with it also being a dark comedy with strong satire -- it's like it was made for me. The narration is very Mean Girls-esque. There are a lot of similarities with Mean Girls -- the feminine ideal, the satire, dark comedy, etc. There is definite character development and by the end of the first season, you realize how open-minded the show really is.
I knocked some stars off, because I do think it missed the mark a couple times. Like Bob knows that Patty is at her worst when backed into a corner and made fun of, but he thinks that the best way to have people like her is by doing a roast, like she isn't going to lash out? There are a few too many tropes and ridiculous situations. But overall, the series creates relatable characters that you like despite themselves.
I truly hope there is a Season 2.
I knocked some stars off, because I do think it missed the mark a couple times. Like Bob knows that Patty is at her worst when backed into a corner and made fun of, but he thinks that the best way to have people like her is by doing a roast, like she isn't going to lash out? There are a few too many tropes and ridiculous situations. But overall, the series creates relatable characters that you like despite themselves.
I truly hope there is a Season 2.