Amandaland - TV Series Review

A mandaland is set in South Harlesden where divorced mother Amanda must try to cope with two rebellious teenagers in what she sees as chaos. It follows the woman raising a pack of children in a time of bleak parenting and besieged by climate change, only made worse by the woman’s own mother’s loneliness. Taking a comedic and a sincere look at modern life, the show builds out from personal and societal issues, treating the latter with wit. Underneath the chaos of what it is like to be a teenager, and what it can do to a family, its a true and humorous nod to the modern family dynamic.

Lucy Punch gave the character of Amanda a brilliant dimension, carefully spinning a mixture of humour and mother of a teenager with a new life. Joanna Lumley and the supporting cast give such memorable performances which indeed help the show to be relatable and charming too

By providing humour and meaning, her sharp eye knows how to doll up each scene out of nothing, or at least out of worthy nothing.

The music contributes to the combo lightnessseriousness of the series, offering scores that fit well with the comedy and the tearjerking, all in varying degrees, while never overwhelming what the story is.

The series establishes a vivacious South Harlesden in a great palette (colors) that together reflect the series’ comedic undertones. Shot compositions are well thought-out, emphasizing the intimate and chaotic nature of family life.

The production design beautifully mirrors Amandas chaotic yet colorful life, with set designs that reflect the bustling energy of a family home dealing with modern challenges.

While not heavily reliant on special effects, the subtle use of them enhances particular comedic scenes without detracting from the shows narrative core.

Editing in Amandaland is crisp, maintaining a steady pace that keeps viewers engaged. Scene transitions are also smooth and the story flows quite nicely in a comedic and humorous as well as dry and serious way.

The series moves along at a decent pace, allowing viewers to truly savor the comedic aspects and the more serious undertones. Amandaland gives you that feeling of never being rushed, it is so thoughtful and engaging about the character development.

The dialogue in Amandaland is sharp and witty and does a good job with giving out its comedic charm while still being horrific about the theme they are exploring. The feelings in each line will ring true, making them really relatable for the characters. It would have been a lot more fun with a little bit more unpredictability in some of the episodes.

Amandaland is a feast for the eyes, it is laughable and it is empathetical. The series is a source of humor and heart that captures the realness of modern family life and leaves an impression of warmth and relatability.