Potluck Ladies

I was immediately captured by Potluck Ladies from the moment I heard the catchy theme song and watched the cleverly-created opening credits.

Such an important and unique story, from an honest and sincere perspective! Potluck Ladies tells the story of a group of South Asian women and mothers, living together in a condo community in Mississauga Ontario. They all must manage their lives and families, which are all delicately balanced with their personal desires and lifelong ambitions.

Wow! What an assemble cast! The series leads Elisa (Azra), Kavita (Ruby), and Natasha (Sumaira) are all incredible. They really feel like they completely delve into their roles. All of their performances are extremely fleshed out and truthful. The supporting cast and characters truly make the universe of Potluck Ladies feel extremely realistic and authentic.

Most notable is Natasha Krishnan's performance, who plays Sumaira, the narrator and lead of the show. She truly holds the entire series together, with her extremely nuanced and poignant performance. She becomes a conduit and driver for the viewer to experience the world, throughout each subsequent episode. I only wish that in future seasons, the show could delve deeper into this very detailed and profound character study work. Clearly, Natasha and series creator Shazia Javed, have together crafted a very specific and realistic character that never feels exaggerated, or false in any way. Natasha delivers an extremely grounded performance. Bravo!

I must admit I have watched the entire series twice already, and I look forward to another viewing. With the four, 24-minute episodes, watching the series absolutely flies by. It is extremely gratifying.

My only criticism of the show is that it left me wanting to see and know more about all of these rich and diverse group of characters, and the complex world they inhabit. I only wish that this wonderful drama continues with many more seasons to come.

I look forward to Season 2!

"Potluck Ladies" is a heartwarming series that centers around a diverse group of women who bond over their love of cooking and community. It portrays the social economic topics that are not openly discussed in South Asian society. Each episode depicts personal stories, and the dynamics of friendship. The show's strength lies in its authentic portrayal of different cultures and the genuine bonding among the cast. While some storylines may feel predictable, the overall charm and warmth make it a comforting watch. Perfect for anyone seeking a feel-good series.

Would recommend for easy Sunday binge !

There is so much to say about this gorgeous series and beautiful ensemble cast. It is refreshing to see such powerful stories shared from the lens of women and particularly as they relate to the immigrant experience. This is one of the the best examples of this genre of narrative since the original "Joy Luck Club" written by Amy Tan. As a standalone 4-episode series, the arc of the story has a build with depth that leaves a viewer completely satisfied at its conclusion. Though the individual back stories of each of the Potluck Ladies are so rich that I hope there are more seasons. Show creator, and producer Shazia Javed is a tour de force and her economy with words, sharply honed scripts, character development and sense of story has left this viewer wanting to see what else is up her sleeve. Congratulations to this whole production!

Potluck ladies!

Such a visual treat. Loved watching the show with the beautiful characters unfold. The performances felt very authentic and relatable as you reflect on your own experiences as a new immigrant. I loved the simple joys and friendships displayed through the female lead cast.

I love that the show promoted local talent right from the direction and screenplay to the actors who all put their best foot forward. The music score was also great.

I'd love to see more of the show as we unpack the lives of the lead characters and unique perspectives through their stories, especially their triumphs in the face of harships. The strenght of community and friendships is amazingly portrayed in the show.

Amazing show, with a great story line.

Always a pleasure to see south Asian representation. A must watch!! Loved to see the perspectives from the different characters and a fully diverse cast. An easy watch, can easily sit through the whole season in one sitting. Really excited to see what's in store for season 2 due to the cliffhanger that the show was left on! Special call out to Sumaira (Natasha Krishnan) for her acting and really taking on the persona of the character. Nice to see themes that aren't usually talked about openly in the south Asian community, such as divorce, a woman's challenges with her body, etc.