Queer Eye

Netflix’s Queer Eye is a joyful and heartfelt documentary series following five gay men as they give personal and home makeovers to people in the deep South of America. The show quickly reveals itself to be far deeper and more meaningful than it first appears, with the focal points of the series being conversations covering race-driven police brutality, religious homophobia, and the struggle of coming out when you belong to a culture which still deems the LGBTQ+ community taboo.

These moments of poignancy are handled well, illustrating the need for open communication and the ability to build bridges and create understanding in the face of adversity. It encourages the audience to see people retaining prejudices as individuals doing what they believe to be right and wrong based on the limitations of their upbringing and the societal culture they live in. Yet, the way their perspectives quickly change to be more progressive is a reminder that often ignorance about people different to oneself is the result of a lack of accurate information, a space for open dialogue, and exposure to them. All of which this show provides, with continual positive results.

Nevertheless, Queer Eye still maintains a level of comedic light-heartedness, with the general tone being uplifting and playful. I would recommend this show to anyone with an interest in social issues in America.

Rating: 5/5