Utopia Falls

Has one that is a fan of anything other than rap music oh, I was kind of turned off at the beginning. I gave it a chance because the showrunner is the same person that did the Stargate series and Dark Matter. The show definitely gets more interesting as it goes on.. these so-called idyllic future has a dark secret to it that begins being revealed after a few episodes. Yes, there is a lot of dance to it but that is not the heart of the show. Like too many shows, too many people give up too early. They had to set the stage for what was to come.. and what is to come gets more interesting every episode! I'm not typically one that is into young teen shows but this one is different because the underlying theme is relevant to everyone.. don't always trust what you're told! Just give it three or four episodes.. if you are a fan of the Stargate series you will probably end up loving it!

Trying to parent in a digital age, I found this series great to sit down and watch with my 11 year old.

I've seen a lot of opinions razzing the show. No, Utopia Falls wasn't what I was expecting. With a synopsis that sounds like The Giver meets Hunger Games, I was fascinated. While many seem to have taken offense when music and dance entered the picture, I was elated. The first few episodes are a little rocky, but all new shows are. What really excites me is the emphasis on current cultural commentary as seen through the arts. This reminds us that protest doesn't have to be violent to be taken seriously and that same and equal aren't synonymous. We can be equal and unique at the same time, music can hold social commentary, and dance can stand up for rights. I may not understand some of the slang, at 35 I'm just not up to date on pop culture lingo, but as New Babyl is learning, I can appreciate it without necessarily conforming, because different isn't a bad thing. I look forward to finishing the season and truly hope for a second.

To those who did bad reviews, obviously you cant read well. It is exactly as described and not the best dance show or sci-fi show but is a nice different ease into both combined. I feel it is beautifully refreshing and fun to watch.

It's definitely cheesy, and has teen levels of drama, but I think if you're the target audience it's pretty great.

I definitely preferred the sci-fi, and the distopian elements of the series to the teen drama. However the idea that teens are saving the world with Hiphop through a talent show style competition I'm weirdly here for.

But I think the characters talking about the history of how music has affected history is pretty great.