Spinning Out

Expected a bittersweet drama with bad acting, got an intense drama about mental health and sports. Worth it.

I couldn't get enough of this,I hope they bring a season 2 out.

So I was a little bored and I came around this on Netflix. Thought it was going to be a light fun show to watch. Planned on watching one episode that evening Bing watched the full 10 episodes on one night. It was surprisingly good! I got really drawn into the story. I really enjoyed it!

Between the beautiful choreographed skating routines and gorgeous costumes the series shows the hardships of the sport and everyday life and family. Well developed characters with a small backstory for each main character in each episode which I enjoyed. It discusses mental health, the tribulations of race and wealth, familial relationships, sex and friendship. I really hope the show continues on to another season!

I am sure most are going to say it is the same old story-a night time soap-but it is not. This story seems to jump back and forth from just that-a story-then some reality thrown in. Touches on some very serious issues and they are presented well. There is just enough skating to keep skating fans happy and non-skating fans from being bored.

Some good actors involved. I just love January Jones-perfect as usual. I hope if there is a 2nd season that they scrap Johnny Weir-do we really have to put up with him. He is not a good actor-in fact he is not an actor-he does not fit in well-he is the reason I cannot watch figure skating-when he is the commentator, it's always about him and his god like statements that distract from the skater and their talents.