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On My Block

A touching coming-of-age series that finally and properly spotlights underrepresented communities

Comedy, Drama

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THE VERY BEST

8.0

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United States of America
English, Portuguese
Character-driven, Emotional, Funny
2018
Brett Gray, Danny Ramirez, Diego Tinoco
30 min

Synopsis

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A coming of age comedy following a diverse group of teenage friends as they confront the challenges of growing up in gritty inner-city Los Angeles.

Our Take

8.0
The Staff

TV has never been as diverse as it’s been today, but despite the multitude of perspectives, nailing an authentic and enjoyable story that’s outside the realm of the classic white experience continues to be tricky. How do you relay very real dangers like gang violence and poverty without undermining universal teenage concerns like heartbreak and rejection? 

Enter On My Block, a series that manages to stuff many things on its small plate without compromise. It’s funny and charming, but also smart and serious when it needs to be. Unlike a number of teen sitcoms before it, On My Block is in touch with the real world, and it’s unafraid to shove its characters into difficult situations at every and any moment—not just during special episodes. This authentic setup coupled with its very likable and well-drawn leads is sure to draw in viewers of all leanings.

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