Somebody Somewhere needs to be EVERYWHERE!

 

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I kept hearing buzz about Somebody Somewhere. It was recommended a lot in a Schitt's Creek fan group. Then Jennifer Weiner recommended it. I also saw some posts from my friends. So I decided to give it a whirl. And I'm SO glad I did!!! If you have not watched yet, here are some reasons you'll want to check it out. And if you are a fan like me, go past the trailer for some thoughts with spoilers included.

Somebody Somewhere is basically about a woman living in a Midwestern small-town suburb/rural area. Her sister passed away and now she feels unmoored. With the help of some friends, she tries to find herself again. I'm just giving you the basics since there's so much more to the story. Also, keep in mind that it is pretty crass, especially in terms of the language being used. The c-word is thrown around a lot. There's also a bunch of toilet humor. None of that bothers me, but I wanted to give a fair warning. However, it's worth getting through the crass stuff to experience the heart of the show. I really just love everything about this show and can't stop thinking about it. I wish each season was longer than just seven thirty-minute episodes. 

I hadn't really ever seen most of the actors, but there were a few familiar faces scattered about. One of them is in season two and I only vaguely remember this actor from Will and Grace. (You'll see...) I like that it was mostly actors who were new to me. They all did a great job as an ensemble cast.

I just wish it was available in a way so that everyone could watch it. 

Reasons to watch Somebody Somewhere (there are more than 10 this time):

1. It's funny! I definitely laughed out loud a lot from each episode.

2. Sam's friendship with Joel is everything. It reminds me of David and Stevie's friendship on Schitt's Creek and makes me wish that my gay best friends still lived around the corner.

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3. Sam's voice. I don't know what it is, but the lower tone is just soothing to listen to. Especially since her sister (the other one who is still alive) sometimes sounds like Karen from Will and Grace. I enjoyed hearing her sing too.

4. Two words: Fred Rococo. You'll see... (Fred is the best. Seriously!) 

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5. It has so many emotional highs and lows and you just feel like you're on this ride with Sam the whole time.

6. It's so honest and genuine. People are flawed and no one holds back from being who they are. 

7. Mike Hagerty plays Sam's dad. I mostly remember him from Overboard and Friends. He's really good in this role and just so sweet too. Even though Mike passed away, they didn't kill him off on the show. (This is not a spoiler, but it's also good to know if you don't want to watch him die all over again on a TV series.)

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8. So much great LGBTQ+ representation! 🌈

9. The music! Lots of eighties throwback tunes. 

10. The cozy small-town feel. While it's not always great that everyone knows everyone else's business, I can also see why it appeals to Schitt's Creek fans (like myself) so much.

11. Everyone is so likable! Well, almost everyone. There are a couple of characters who are meant to be unlikable. But they are small potatoes and only indirectly affect Sam's life. There is one character I didn't like at first, but I now love.

12. There's no body shaming. Sam sometimes will make fun of herself, but she also is confident enough to sit around in a T-shirt and underpants while her friends are over. It's refreshing and keeps the triggers away. 

13. Sam is so relatable. I just felt so connected to her the entire time. 

14. It's being renewed for a third season because it's just that good! I'm going to go through withdrawal waiting for season three though. I miss this show so much already!

Fun side note: In one of the episodes, I recognized the first improv teacher I had at Comedy Sportz. So cool!!! (The last time I saw him was at my bachelorette party, over 19 years ago.) 

Have I sold you yet? If not, check out the trailer here:

   

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Favorite characters:

Sam: Obviously! Such a great lead character. I said this earlier, but I definitely found her relatable in so many ways. I really liked when she put people in their place and said what she was thinking. She was also a good sister to Tricia, even though Tricia could be passive-aggressive toward her sometimes. 

Joel: At first, I thought he was going to be annoying, but after a few minutes, I realized how great he truly is. He's just so incredibly kind and I couldn't see him even hurting a fly. I loved when he went out in the storm to get the dog. His friendship with Sam was just so much fun to watch and I loved everything about it.

Fred: As I said before, Fred is the best! He has such a great personality and I love how he's always so friendly and fun to be around. He has the best sense of humor too. I love how sweet he is to his wife, as well. 

Tricia: I didn't like her for the first couple of episodes, but then she grew on me and I started liking her a lot. I felt so bad about her situation with Rick cheating on her with her best friend. I was cheering her on when she told Charity off and when she made those pillows. I like how she started to appreciate Sam more and show that she cared about her well-being. I was also surprised that she's my age, since she looks way younger. 

Ed: Sam and Tricia's dad is so wonderful. I just like everything about him. The way he dotes upon his wife made me think of how my grandpa was with my grandma. Even when he wasn't on season two, I still felt his presence. 

Least favorite characters:

Charity and Rick. That's all. Charity a lot more than Rick, only because she kept making things worse for Tricia afterward with all her stupid lies and not taking any responsibility for what happened. Grrr... 

Honestly, the mom was a piece of work, but she also was an alcoholic and beyond help after she had her stroke. It just hurt to find out that she wouldn't let Ed come to see her. I wonder what will come of her being at the place in Wichita. 

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Is it just me, or was anyone else confused by how much time had passed between the first and second season and all that had happened during that time? Like when did the mom have a stroke? Why was Joel suddenly renting out his house? Did Tricia's store close down because of what happened with Charity and Rick? Why were they getting rid of the stuff in the barn? I felt like there were missing pieces I was trying to fit into some puzzle. (If I missed something and someone wants to answer any of these questions, I would appreciate it!)

I really liked "Choir Practice" and I wish they had continued it even after Joel confessed to the priest about lying about what it really was. I thought they were setting up the barn as a new "Choir Practice" venue, but then it seemed like nothing ever came of it. When Sam first went there, it made me think of when I first started going to Rocky Horror. Everyone was just so friendly, welcoming, and accepting. I felt like I truly fit in somewhere for the first time and I can imagine Sam felt the same at "Choir Practice."

I wish Sam would have confronted the girl who slandered her in her book. That would have been fun to see.

If you have made it this far, tell me what you love most about Somebody, Somewhere.

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