Disappointing nonentity. Our currently overfilled world of mindless women & men, in body clinging couturier or often worse, cartoon characterizations brought to ‘life’ in weird costumes that look uncomfortable and require maids to move fabric up the stairs, are vacuous portrayals of the prison of capitalist society.
A recent episode of Red Letter Media opened with the presenters, Mike and Jay, reading out the names of shows that had recently been aired on streaming platforms. All but a couple were completely unfamiliar to me, which was the point that they were making: That the streaming model necessitates new content being pushed through at such an accelerated rate that seldom anything really gains a foothold and there is always something on the heels of whatever is currently airing. Naturally a lot of what goes out is subpar and this only serves to devalue the platforms as a whole.
'I Am Georgina' has obviously found a niche, although, of late, there have been shows with next to no audience that have enjoyed an inexplicable zombie existence. As someone who wouldn't know Ronaldo from the people who I queued behind when I last visited Primark, I am probably not the targeted demographic.
A problem that 'I Am Georgina' might be having in terms of its critical reception is its timing. It arrives at a point in history where people are struggling financially, while being berated and browbeaten by the political and social elite. The conversations that I witness among those who have gathered outside a local supermarket, before opening, are downright mutinous. There are stirrings of revolution in the air and unfortunately it's the French Revolution.
Few are in the mood for a semi-biographical tale of the indolent rich, even one that perhaps attempts to be more than a journey through a labyrinth of designer handbags, and that aims itself towards a deeper exploration or meditation on the life of a particular human being.
Added to this, celebrity as a currency has holed itself below the waterline: There have been too many lectures on global warming from the cocktail lounges of private jets, by individuals with close ties to Epstein or P Diddy.
On a personal note, I feel that, over the past ten years, television has broken faith with its audience. At any moment, the show you've been happily enjoying can become a vehicle for the hectoring politics of its show runner or writers room. Social commentary has always been there but, before this polarising watermark, it was more nuanced and grounded in truth.
Beloved IPs have been increasingly exploited as little more than paint jobs applied to concepts for shows that would never have been green-lit had they been required to stand on their own merits. A good recent example is Amazon's bastardisation of Tolkien's Middle Earth, although far more egregious, would be the sequel to Watchmen that aired a few years ago.
There was a point when I would watch anything on HBO which built itself into a hallmark for quality. That trust is gone both in terms of that network and in general. I don't watch a show now until its run is over, and I can gauge from word of mouth whether it is worth my time; spoilers be damned. If you work in TV and are reliant on audience figures to secure the next season of your project then that is terrible news.
There surely must be better things to do with one’s time than watching this drivel? Just reading your piece confirmed the narcissistic and vacuous values which prevail in these over privileged non entities.
Even though ı lked your comment becoz t hought that too till ı watched 3 episodes of season one and thought she was genuıne sincere. I was waiting for a blown up doll who couldnt articulate herself. She admits to liking fluffy fun etv which ı found
Which ı founf endearingly honest. Not a stupid woman by all means. Would ı watch it if she were just a rich woman ? Never .. but being the wife of ronaldo ( learning how sports heros manage) makes it intriguıng. Will ı continue? Only if ı hava alot free time ( being ill) etc. Maybe
Reminded me of the New York magazine interview, years ago, of model Miranda Kerr. I guess she was of interest because she was Orlando Bloom’s first wife. The reporter said she seemed reluctant to say anything that wasn’t entirely banal.
I should check if my son of age 21 watches this as he is a huge Ronaldo fan so maybe will be a Georgina fan as well. An entertaining, fascinating read.
Just managed I think to share on X - loved reading it - especially the devil in the wall. It all sounded horrendously devoid of soul. Will she stumble on it by chance? Next series? And it made me laugh - thank you.
Fantastic. Thank you for watching this so I don't have to. Though as another Georgina, I feel mildly defensive about the whole thing.
Sharp observations. Much more entertaining than poor Georgina, no doubt.
Disappointing nonentity. Our currently overfilled world of mindless women & men, in body clinging couturier or often worse, cartoon characterizations brought to ‘life’ in weird costumes that look uncomfortable and require maids to move fabric up the stairs, are vacuous portrayals of the prison of capitalist society.
Dont know ıf shes mindless. She ıs aceıvıng her goals in a determined articulate way however they may seem frıvolous to us
A recent episode of Red Letter Media opened with the presenters, Mike and Jay, reading out the names of shows that had recently been aired on streaming platforms. All but a couple were completely unfamiliar to me, which was the point that they were making: That the streaming model necessitates new content being pushed through at such an accelerated rate that seldom anything really gains a foothold and there is always something on the heels of whatever is currently airing. Naturally a lot of what goes out is subpar and this only serves to devalue the platforms as a whole.
'I Am Georgina' has obviously found a niche, although, of late, there have been shows with next to no audience that have enjoyed an inexplicable zombie existence. As someone who wouldn't know Ronaldo from the people who I queued behind when I last visited Primark, I am probably not the targeted demographic.
A problem that 'I Am Georgina' might be having in terms of its critical reception is its timing. It arrives at a point in history where people are struggling financially, while being berated and browbeaten by the political and social elite. The conversations that I witness among those who have gathered outside a local supermarket, before opening, are downright mutinous. There are stirrings of revolution in the air and unfortunately it's the French Revolution.
Few are in the mood for a semi-biographical tale of the indolent rich, even one that perhaps attempts to be more than a journey through a labyrinth of designer handbags, and that aims itself towards a deeper exploration or meditation on the life of a particular human being.
Added to this, celebrity as a currency has holed itself below the waterline: There have been too many lectures on global warming from the cocktail lounges of private jets, by individuals with close ties to Epstein or P Diddy.
On a personal note, I feel that, over the past ten years, television has broken faith with its audience. At any moment, the show you've been happily enjoying can become a vehicle for the hectoring politics of its show runner or writers room. Social commentary has always been there but, before this polarising watermark, it was more nuanced and grounded in truth.
Beloved IPs have been increasingly exploited as little more than paint jobs applied to concepts for shows that would never have been green-lit had they been required to stand on their own merits. A good recent example is Amazon's bastardisation of Tolkien's Middle Earth, although far more egregious, would be the sequel to Watchmen that aired a few years ago.
There was a point when I would watch anything on HBO which built itself into a hallmark for quality. That trust is gone both in terms of that network and in general. I don't watch a show now until its run is over, and I can gauge from word of mouth whether it is worth my time; spoilers be damned. If you work in TV and are reliant on audience figures to secure the next season of your project then that is terrible news.
There surely must be better things to do with one’s time than watching this drivel? Just reading your piece confirmed the narcissistic and vacuous values which prevail in these over privileged non entities.
But what motivates you to care enough to spend time watching a reality show. Think of all the doom scrolling you are missing. Or Kardashians next?
I would prefer watching the paint dry on my neighbor's new compound gate.
Even though ı lked your comment becoz t hought that too till ı watched 3 episodes of season one and thought she was genuıne sincere. I was waiting for a blown up doll who couldnt articulate herself. She admits to liking fluffy fun etv which ı found
Which ı founf endearingly honest. Not a stupid woman by all means. Would ı watch it if she were just a rich woman ? Never .. but being the wife of ronaldo ( learning how sports heros manage) makes it intriguıng. Will ı continue? Only if ı hava alot free time ( being ill) etc. Maybe
Knew nothing about this but I feel I must watch now … 💫
Reminded me of the New York magazine interview, years ago, of model Miranda Kerr. I guess she was of interest because she was Orlando Bloom’s first wife. The reporter said she seemed reluctant to say anything that wasn’t entirely banal.
I should check if my son of age 21 watches this as he is a huge Ronaldo fan so maybe will be a Georgina fan as well. An entertaining, fascinating read.
I enjoy the writing in this review.
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Masterful. Truly, these are the end days…
Just managed I think to share on X - loved reading it - especially the devil in the wall. It all sounded horrendously devoid of soul. Will she stumble on it by chance? Next series? And it made me laugh - thank you.