Ziwe

I was worried that the things that make Ziwe's regular format special might get lost in translation to a more structured format BUT thankfully it was a very entertaining 24 minute first episode. There certainly were a few clunky moments, and the flow might not be totally perfect yet, but Ziwe has the charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent to keep eyes on the screen.

Also, she's gorgeous.

Can't wait for more!

The uncomfortable moments are the ones you should be paying the closest attention to.

I have read very negative reviews before I watched the first episode, and it does NOT reflect my own opinion of the show.

This is a quick-witted show with a constant underlying sarcastic comedy that may pass the heads of some viewers. The first episode of the show offered several different parts ranging from a musical perfomance, interviews and skits. The show has a modern comedic stance that deals with racism, feminism politics etc. I felt that it also made fun of the format of interviews and the out-of-context ways some parts of the entertainment industry twist words.

Also, they way they play with serious issues of the present day such the Karen-interview with Karen-named women was both fun, entertaining and makes a comment on the usage of a name to identify with a racial injustice.

Looking forward to the next episode!

Ziwe is delightfully nuanced and embraces satire for all its worth. With her finger on the cultural pulse, Ziwe delivers clever quips, holding back no punches. Whether her guests are caught off-guard and fumble their words, or they sit in uncomfortable silence, each moment is jam-packed with subtext and humour.

She has a great list of guest stars and commenters that work well with her and their respective topics, and I can't wait to see who else shows up!

I don't believe in telling people how to watch a show or movie, but I will say this - if you are closed-minded and don't understand subtext, this not the show for you.

Sometimes there are shows that get bad reviews from people because it's simply a matter of taste. And then there are shows that get bad reviews from people on IMDB who simply don't get it. I'm not saying people MUST like this show... but clearly the negative reviews I've seen so far show that they didn't quite get it. Sometimes things are a little less transparent than shows that have a laugh track to tell people when the funny is happening. And irony. And satire. This isn't a show for people who enjoy Big Bang Theory. And that's a great compliment.