The characterization through dialogue and the pacing work hand in hand to keep us constantly entertained, which helps make this series is incredibly fun. Harlem has dialogue that mimics real friendships it is messy and doesn’t wait for each person to have their turn. It’s choreographed and has clean lines, and that’s not how my friends and I talk. So many shows do dialogue between best friends like a dance. Related What to Watch on TV: The Hot Zone, Adrienne, Beebo Saves Christmas Harlem - Photo Courtesy of Sarah Shatz/Amazon Studios It might land harder and be more obvious, but when dialogue is overt and composed, like on an Aaron Sorkin show, it doesn’t seem real. This is a key strength of the series because it feels like real friendship. The blink-and-you’ll-miss-it characterization occurs throughout the episodes. Because she is humbled, we get to understand her from the very beginning as accessible and human. The choice to have her drink a leftover cocktail humbles her, in a sweet way. Tye is a powerhouse character who has a huge presence. Tye bursts onto the scene and makes the mistake of drinking a drink left on the table by the previous customers. This seamless exposition is possible because of the pacing. Harlem Season 1 Episode 1, “Pilot,” introduces us to our four main characters in a way that feels like we met them at a bar and interrupted them mid-banter. Harlem - Photo Courtesy of Sarah Shatz/Amazon Studiosįrom the pilot, the ten-episode Amazon Prime show nails pacing.
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It is about this “tribe of unstoppable sisters,” learning how to find happiness, even when their dreams and aspirations close down quicker than Ray’s Restaurant. There is a lot of sex in Harlem, but it isn’t about the sex, or even the city. Unlike Sex and the City, though, the show highlights masterfully how these people are truly good friends to each other. It has a similar set up to Sex and the City, including the narrating lead who is the least interesting of the four. The show follows four best friends as they figure themselves out.
Even more than the boxes it checks for inclusion and cultural significance, Harlem is plain excellent entertainment! Yes, it covers timely topics and showcases a diverse group of black women.
The new series Harlem is a five-star success.
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