Queenie is one of the girlsss

Outside of writing, TV and media are two of the closest things to my heart. When I saw the trailer for this show, I was like ok… young, Black girl…figuring it out, this should be a cute show. After the first episode, I knew I HAD to recommend Hulu’s Queenie to you Brown girls because it is wayyyyyy more than your typical “coming of age” story. Queenie, a 25 year-old Jamaican British woman reeling after a big change in her love life. She experiences dating horror stories, friendship heartbreak and uncertainty between her day job and her passion. Obviously, there is an “Insecure” aligned struggle and relatability to this show, but the lovable and sometimes cringe-worthy vulnerability of the main character played by Dionne Brown comes out swinging in her debut. Her booty-length twists and undeniable skin on Queenie accompanied by the funny one-liners from her cute co-stars makes for a binge-worthy watch with your girlfriends or your boo. What shocked me is the depth in which they explore mental health on this dramedy; Queenie’s inner voice and trauma from her past leads her to digging within herself and exploring why Black women tend to take whatever they are given. Her Jamaican grandparents have an interesting point of view on mental health and the stigma on therapy. I’m always excited when I see a new show with a Black woman as the lead character, but surprisingly, Queenie does not have main character energy off rip. A lot of us can relate to the things she does and wants to do, including choosing herself. Watching her navigate life, love, health and all of the things is something we’ve seen before and loved, but to limit Queenie to the norm would be a disservice to her and creator Candice Carty-Williams. You will be laughing out loud at the patois, the Jamaican traditions and the audacity of men in general. Check this show out and let me know what you think in the comments! I am (un)patiently waiting for season 2.