This is a good show and rape is a horrible scarring thing that should not be trivialised, by any means. But the way this show tackles this very serious matter is so bland, stereotypical and forcefully inclusive.
Women, wrapped in blankets with pillows on their tummies talking about their feelings. Strong all female detectives, with perfect family lifes, that treat a rape case with a passion as if it's a serial killer case. Rape victims of all sizes, ages and colours do things that you would expect an emotionally disturbed woman to do. Like moving house and unpacking boxes, baking cookies or putting physical things in order. Men being portrait as insensitive and uncooperative. I could literally go on forever.
My point is, the show in itself Is entertaining, keeps you watching and draws you in. But I was constantly taken out because of the bland and forcefully 'strong female' writing. It simply feels like it does not really reflect the real world. Which does not mean women can't be powerful, smart and capable. But this show puts the scale up to 200% and forces it down the viewers throat with no subtlety. It felt artificial.
My point is, the show in itself Is entertaining, keeps you watching and draws you in. But I was constantly taken out because of the bland and forcefully 'strong female' writing. It simply feels like it does not really reflect the real world. Which does not mean women can't be powerful, smart and capable. But this show puts the scale up to 200% and forces it down the viewers throat with no subtlety. It felt artificial.