Hey guys! Long time no speak! Sorry I've not been around much on here, it's literally just been down to my mental health and a couple of things that have gone on in the past couple a months. I'm much better now though so I should be back to regular blogging. Today I'm going to be doing a short AF review on the TV series "One day at a time". As usual this review is going to be short and sweet (like the title suggests) and spoiler free. (However there will be the IMDB synopsis in this and sometimes they can contain spoilers, however 9.10 times they don't. It's just something to keep in mind if you're planning on watching the series.) Also I'm going to start putting in my favourite and least favourite characters in these, so if this is something you like (or don't like) please let me know down in the comments.
"Follows three generations of the same Cuban - American family living in the same house: a newly divorced former military mother, her teenage daughter and tween son, and her old - school mother."
So the reason I started watching this (as with most shows I watch on netflix) was it come up in my recommendations, and as with everything that comes up in my recommended, I watched the trailer and decided to watch it. The tv show is mainly based around 1 Cuban-American family and the people around them. The show focuses on a lot of hard - hitting topics such as mental health, the LGBT community, drug addiction, and immigration. Boy, this show is a roller-coaster of emotions. I'm not joking when I say this show will have you laughing one minute and crying in the next. Penelope is a literal icon and everyone should look up to her as a mother, actually not just as a mother. As a person. I love how close they are as a family and how close they are with the people around them. I would try and compare this to another show if you love to watch, but in reality this doesn't compare to anything. It's a wonderful series and I'm glad that it was saved from netflix cancellation by another tv producer however I now need to find out where to watch it. I am determined to watch the new series no matter what though!
My favourite people in the series:
- Penelope Alvarez: Honestly the best and most bad ass momma I've ever seen in a tv series.
- Elana Alvarez: Once you watch the series you'll understand why I love her. She's not afraid to say her mind and stand up for what she believes in. While she can be considered annoying at times I love that most about her.
- Schneider: The lovable family friend and landlord that will do anything for and to be the part of the family that he cares about the most.
Least favourite people in the series:
- Victor Alvarez: The worst dad in the entire world. He ends up having some "redeeming qualities" but I will never forgive him
I love this series a lot, and I genuinely think everyone and anyone should check the series out. You will not regret watching it.
If you watched the series what did you think of the series? Who were your favourite and least favourite characters? Do you have any movies, series or books you'd recommend for me to watch/read or want me to do a short AF review on? Please let me know down in the comments below!
Have a wonderful day.
Love, Lyndsay
xo
