SummaryThe coming of age comedy co-created by Lauren Iungerich, Eddie Gonzalez, and Jeremy Haft follows Cesar (Diego Tinoco), Ruby (Jason Genao), Monse (Sierra Capri), and Jamal (Brett Gray) as they navigate high school and life in South central Los Angeles.
SummaryThe coming of age comedy co-created by Lauren Iungerich, Eddie Gonzalez, and Jeremy Haft follows Cesar (Diego Tinoco), Ruby (Jason Genao), Monse (Sierra Capri), and Jamal (Brett Gray) as they navigate high school and life in South central Los Angeles.
At first the show does feel exactly like what might happen if the creator of a MTV dark comedy and the writers of a Tupac biopic teamed up together to make a show. It’s a combination that at first doesn’t really seem to click, but by the end of the season, On My Block does feel like a world unto itself, a universe with its own rules and logic.
How did I miss this show? Watched one episode and got hooked and finished the season in a couple of days. Being from outside of the US the LA ghetto's have always intrigued me. This show reminds me a lot of the movie "Dope" from 2015 with the humor, drama and romance. The cast is great and have excellent chemistry. And oh boy the ending gave me chills.
Throughout all the popular shows I've watched recently this one does the best of portraying what life in a lower income area is really like. It has the main characters as all people of color, which media today does not represent very well. From my stand point (I'm a teenager), the portrayal of these kids is very true to how a lot of kids these days act. Whether parents believe it or not cussing is what a lot of kids do starting from about the age of 13 or so. Sexual activities is also something kids are exposed to. What happens in this show may be a bit far fetched for some, but for others this is a reality. The drug and alcohol usage is something heard throughout school's hallways of what went down at this weekends party or what will be going down after the next school event. Also, considering from the quick summary, watchers are aware of the gang activity that is prominent throughout the 10 episodes when "rough inner-city Los Angeles" is mentioned. The picture that is included also cues watchers into some sexual activity. Overall, this show really hits home with teenagers, especially those who are of color because of the under representation, and the overall message of overcoming adversity and sticking with your friends through thick and thin, is something that those who are mature enough should be allowed to watch.
On My Block suffers from some stiff writing and amateur performances, but it possess a charm that's hard to resist. Perhaps it's because nothing earth-shattering happens here, and for a story that takes place in the hood, it's a refreshing turnabout.
On My Block has the off-center charm and quirky comic rhythms Ms. Iungerich is known for, but it has a problem that’s tied to its setting. ... The shifts from football game high jinks or a character’s apple-bong-toking abuelita to the question of whether to shoot another teenager in the head are disconcerting, to say the least.
As all-over-the-place as On My Block is in tone, I have to acknowledge that the 10-episode first season is reasonably carefully planned out in terms of weaving the disparate storylines toward a finale that certainly will get people talking, or it will get people talking if anybody watches the series at all.
This show gives a generation of POC a show that unfortunately I did not have as a kid. I really really hope netflix gives On My Block a season 2. Besides what it is doing for representation behind and in front of the camera, the show is very well written and planned out. By having these elements they are already on the road to success. With the added feature of having an amazing cast that all shine in their own way is amazing. I think the humor and heart of this show will live on for many generations
ON MY BLOCK is **** awesome!!! This is the show is something I was able to laugh, cry and root for with not only my friends but my family. I think the creative team captured what it was like for me growing up in my barrio. When I remember growing up I remember the laughs, the friends, and the community. Yes, **** things happened and darkness was part of our reality but it wasn't our ENTIRE reality. Thats the difference between OMB and other tv shows/films in the hood-On My Block knows we are not one sided
My feelings about this show are very mixed. It doesn't seem to know if it wants to be a drama or a comedy. There's nothing wrong with implementing both into a show, but there's a certain way it should be done. The show doesn't seem to take that much of its dramatic parts seriously. It tries too hard to be funny, and half of the jokes fell flat for me. It should've been more of a drama with some humor sprinkled in, not vice versa. I had a hard time connecting with alot of the characters, save for Ruby. I'm pretty sure that when I actually did laugh at the jokes, at least 90% of it was because of Ruby. Most of the storylines were ridiculous and/or bland to watch.
I really wanted to like this show, but it's just pretty forgettable in my opinion. I liked certain aspects of it, especially the final episode because it had more of a realistic feel to it compared to the rest if the show being completely unrealistic and unrelatable. However even that episode couldn't save the entire show. I will, however, tune in for season 2 because I'm curious to see where the series goes next and if it improves its flaws because I see alot of potential for this show after the cliffhanger we were left with.
Excellent idea, poorly executed. I’m not surprised though, cause it was created by the whitest lady sterotyoicaly looking that has probably never set a foot in the “hood”. She probably doesn’t even call it that, but instead a low income area lol. I thought they were gonna show the nitty gritty aspects of the hood and not some idea of what a hood is through a white lady’s generalization. For example, the Halloween episode shows them going to the suburbs trick or treating. Yeah that’s what you do becaus all the rich white people live. Not because Jamal is looking for some lost hidden loot da **** is that **** Oh btw Jamal is played by Brett Gray. More like Brett ****. Nothing wrong with that. It’s just if you suppose to have a heterosexual black role from the hood maybe not pick such a flamboyant person. Unless he’s gonna come out in the series then I get it. Cause then food acting. If not, come on Brett at least drop the **** tone and act the role and show off your acting chops. Terrible casting director and an even more horrible creator. Like I said. Excellent idea, piss poor execution. It’s no wonder it’s a 100% pk rotten tomatoes. It’s all by a bunch of rich white peple thinking they finally have this lens to be able to see into the “hood” cause they won’t take the time to know people or the area cause they’re scared. Get the **** outta here with this bs.
I really wanted to like this series but I just couldn't get into it. It's not realistic or relatable and I grew up in Los Angeles. It moves very slow and you lose interest, I couldn't finish the series.