It's a Sin (2021) Series Review

Here in the UK the new TV craze has been this show It's A Sin and I have found the time to watch it and here is my review of it. The premise of the show sees the lives of 5 people who are affected by cultural issues and the rise of the AIDS epidemic. 

Main Character

Olly Alexander plays the main character here and he is fantastic which is amazing when you look through his past work and there is very little here so hopefully he gets more work in the future. He is a very charismatic and outgoing person and it really works for the show, he also has a real arc and as you see the character develop he becomes more interesting and you do grow to care about him. 

Supporting Characters

This show is filled with young up and coming performers and the next one is Lydia West who plays Jill who is great, she has her own story away from the others and it is a really important aspect of the show and she does a great job with it. The rest of the young cast, Nathaniel Curtis, Omari Douglas & Callum Scott Howells play other members of the friendship circle and I won't go into so much detail about their individual character arcs but all of them have such good chemistry together and you truly believe that these people are really close friends and have a great relationship and that is incredibly effective. It is also cool seeing more seasoned actors like Neil Patrick Harris and Stephen Fry have smaller roles and really add some legitimacy to the show that we are watching. 

Story

This show has a really impactful and important story about it. It does a really great job of showcasing Gay culture in the 1980's and how it is different for many people and where they come from as well. All the characters have really good personal journeys and the show mixes the humour and drama incredibly well and makes you really care about these people. Though my one criticism comes from the length of time the show spans, its story lasts 10 years but it really doesn't feel like it, the characters are no older, they act no differently and seem to have barely progressed and it just feels strange and maybe a different method could have been used. 

Script

The script is fantastic with some expert writing. The mix of drama and humour is really well done, you will go from laughing to crying pretty quickly and there aren't many shows or films that can do that but It's a Sin nails it very well. 

Style

The show has a great style, it shows the lifestyle the characters have really well and doesn't hold anything back which makes it feel really authentic and more gritty.  The show is 5 episodes long and that feels like a great length and the pacing is great with the show keeping you invested throughout. 

Overall

Overall, this is a fantastic show and one of the surprise hits already of 2021. Even if you think this might not interest you, trust me give it a chance and you might think it is as good as I do. 

Rating - 9/10