Preppers

Very funny show, though not without its sharp points about racism, colonisation and Aborignality. I loved the make up of the preppers group, the quirks and eccentricities, brought together by a common belief in the end of the world, though no two of them can agree on just how the end of the world will happen. The banter, antics and minor competition between them is the kind of chemistry that you would get with any genuine close knit group of friends, despite their differences. You get the real sense that they have made their family, with the fantastic Jack Charles as leader and grandfather, both the voice of reason and totally eccentric.

On the edge of this family arrives Charlie, still coming to terms with the events that led to her ostracisation from her old life and arrival in the preppers camp. I think it was well done the way they drew out the reveal of those events over the course of the six episodes, the gradual breaking of ties to her old life as she grows into her new accepting family. Information revealed in the last episode puts certain behaviour by the preppers towards Charlie in the first episode in a different light, and the gradual realisation of what she has been putting up with all this time are reflected in the events that affect the camp. Some of the events range from everyday racist micro-aggressions escalating to outright horror movie scenes as Charlie struggles with her own survival instincts and doubts.

A great cast with fantastic chemistry, well paced plot.

Watched this on abc iview. Comedy show with good acting and story. It got a bit too serious sometimes about political topics though. Jack Charles is a scene stealer.

Different. Funny. Moving. Great cast diversity. Entertaining to watch. Kind of chaotic and at times weird. I liked this show. Great concept. I hope they return for another season.

This was easily the best show I saw in 2021. I'm still thinking about it in 2022, so decided to write a review while I wait for word of a season 2.

What makes this show great is it's unique plot and brilliant use of comedy.

The premise of "why" we're following a group of misfit preppers is refreshingly indigenous, which immediately sets it apart from over used Hollywood plot stereotypes that make shows predictable to the point of boring.

Preppers isn't predictable. You have no idea what's going to happen next, but you know it's gonna have your laughing in stitches or blow your mind with some deep thoughts.

This is owed to the creative character construction, which throws a group of diverse people together and has them functioning as a team, unified by a shared vision, regardless of how absurd it would ordinary seem.

The use of flashback scenes might be controversial to some; I get it, we've all endured poor use of "7 days earlier." But Preppers totally nailed it. These scenes not only give meaning to absurdity of "why" the protagonist is camping out with the Preppers in the first place. But more importantly, gives insight to the struggles people go through when they experience past trauma and social anxiety, whether caused by racism or something else. Memory ceases to be stored in a linear timeline, yet the highs and lows of emotions remain constant. It's only by working through our past that the present becomes clearer. The writers' mastery of comedy further amplifies the brilliance of this powerful construct.

The only thing I disliked about this show was that it stopped after 6 episodes. I am soooo hoping and waiting for a season 2 because the world needs more shows like this. So great.

There are many issues around reconciliation that seem too sensitive to ask about. What this show does, most cleverly in the context of a story about the end of everything, raises the issues from an indigenous perspective and addresses them wonderfully. Comedy often amplifies or exaggerates in order to lift our awareness without threat or confrontation. This show does just that.