There's a sense of familiarity to Geek Girl, an almost nostalgic feel, as it's an amalgamation of many of the shows I watched during my teens and teens. This is not bad at all; I don't think today's tweens find it old-fashioned or tedious; I think that made me like the show a little more than I would have liked. Don't get me wrong, I have a lot of qualms about how she portrays the lioness of an industry, but I admit, sometimes we need a pinch of sugar and unicorns to get us through an unpleasant day, and Geek Girl is exactly that. Previously, I made a comparison to Emily in Paris, but this is specifically in terms of how fantastic the series is, and if you already have that in mind, I think it becomes easier to watch.
On the other hand, unlike the unpleasant Emily, who is a terrible fish out of water, Harriet is actually a pretty endearing character. I feel almost like a protective older sister to her, because it almost seems like she's a younger version of me who just needs a boost to make her life better, and right now it's the fashion industry.
Stars: Emily Carey, Jemima Rooper, Sarah Parish
Harriet is a fantastic main character that many children can look up to and encounter. She is clumsy but super smart and very creative. She's also an introvert who struggles with too much attention (another trope of teen drama protagonists; think Gabriella Montez). She has a dear friend in Nat, who is just as charming, if not more so. The bond between Harriet and Nat is the kind you wish you had for yourself, especially at that age.
Emily Carey is impressive as Harriet; I mean, for all her optimism, I couldn't recognize her from “House of the Dragon.” And Rochelle Harrington is excellent as Nat. However, my favorite character on the show has to be Wilbur Evans, the agent who scouts Harriet and becomes her fairy godmother. It's hard to admit, but I guess Wilbur is the character closest to me in age, and despite his eccentric personality, there's something comforting about a lot of the things he says, simply because I can see myself feeling the same way about a lot of things. things. Zac Looker (quite attractive, I might add) is really good as Toby, and I wish there was more of him because he's quite an outcast, as is Harriet.
I think Geek Girl is also a pretty fun family watch (speaking from experience, my uncle was interested) because family plays a huge role in Harriet's journey and she's pretty much the perfect role model. The show is also a good opportunity to talk about bullying and talk about everyone's unique affinities. Without sounding like a broken record, it's like that song from High School Musical, “Stick to the status quo.” Everyone assumes you're only good for one thing and fit into one gender, but most of us are a mixed bag.
Don't worry, there are plenty of cringe-worthy moments on the show that will make you want to tear your hair out. Technically, Harriet's head should be in the clouds, but instead, she is often lying in the grass, thanks to her clumsy nature. The show is riddled with tropes, like any other teen show, but its upbeat nature helps soften the blow. Plus, in typical Disney Channel style, we hear the protagonist's inner monologue throughout the show. See what I mean by nostalgic? Plus, we get silly little details like when the head of the modeling agency, who is a former supermodel, can't stop eating baked carbs that cause her stress, a unicorn dad, and a fashion designer who is inflexible and scary. .
It's true that Geek Girl is a product of the early 2010s, and this is reflected both visually and through the script. Call me dumb, but I'm not so sure "geek" has the same implications as it did in the past, another reason some might find Geek Girl completely unrealistic. The harassment seems really unnecessary; However, it is important to Harriet's growth as a character, but it is another thing that sort of drives a wedge between the show and the current generation. Although these are simply my guesses based on my 10-13 year old cousins, a miniscule sample size.
Geek Girl's runtime is 30 minutes per episode, which almost seems like a luxury these days. Ten episodes into the season, the show is well-paced, although it is occasionally slow to achieve dramatic effects and misunderstandings. Some of the music and fashion choices are really dated, but it almost makes the show feel transported back to the early 2010s. I won't say the same for the dialogue, though, which feels much more current.
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