Written and created by Michaela Coel, Chewing Gum follows Tracey (Coel) a young adult in London now questioning her long term, very religious abstinence based relationship with her boyfriend and begins exploring her options and herself. Funny, random, and definitely created with Coel's specific vision, the series had me smiling throughout and a few laughs, but just as often confused or awkward feeling in a way that definitely felt on purpose. Most of the characters in this are definitely characters, in that they're a bit exaggerated and unreal, but I still had fun with it. The writing is unique, often compared to Fleabag with the 4th wall breaks directed to the camera, and the directing is fine for this style single camera sitcom. The music was fun as well, much also written by Coel. Would recommend her other series I May Destroy You over this for more of her work, but this is a much different (and much lighter hearted) show worth some good chuckles.
Review of Chewing Gum
