As soon as Netflix released “Ginny and Georgia,” it became an international sensation. What originally seemed to be the typical “new student in high school” show turned out to be so much more. Although the show primarily focuses on the characters Ginny and Georgia themselves, it expands to show a wide range of characters who each have their own obstacles. The first and second seasons are currently released with the third season in the works. The show feels like a mix between “Gilmore Girls,” “How to Get Away with Murder” and “Beverly Hills: 90210.”
The show starts out with Georgia Miller and her children Ginny and Austin during their move to Massachusetts. It also has flashbacks to Georgia’s past, showing that she had Ginny at 15 years old, and Austin later on, each with a different father. This moment comes after Kenny, Georgia’s husband, has passed.
With Ginny and Austin used to moving around a lot due to Georgia’s relationships, she has promised that she is not interested in dating in their new town. As the Millers settle in, we are introduced to additional characters throughout the pilot. This includes their neighbors Ellen and Clint, along with their kids Maxine and Marcus, who become a significant part of the show.
We also meet Joe, who runs the Blue Farm Cafe, Mayor Paul Randolph and Ginny’s peers Hunter, Abby and Norah. These are only a handful of characters on the show.
Although someone who has not seen “Ginny and Georgia” may view this as too many characters in the series, this is not the case at all. The characters all flow together well, ensuring the audience does not get bored at any moment. Viewers are constantly on their feet, craving more from the characters.
One of the major plot lines deals with Georgia’s past and Ginny’s reactions to learning more about it. Not only does this show reveal plot lines that are happening in the present, but it is also unique in the use of flashbacks. These moments demonstrate how Georgia and Ginny’s lives came together and are helpful because they provide the audience with context clues as to which characters are positive or negative figures.
One factor that might need to be improved is Netflix’s promotion of the show. Because of its mediocre cover on Netflix and its title, one may perceive it as a basic show. This could potentially cause Netflix streamers to click away from the show and scroll to something else. Netflix only subtly posted about it on their Instagram, rather than giving the show its own account. Additionally, the cast is mainly comprised of new actors rather than well-known ones. The only way this show would grow a large viewing, like it has, is through the referral of other people. This means that the plot of the show was so unique and interesting that most of its audience recommended it to other people.
Despite Netflix’s lackluster approach to promoting the show, “Ginny and Georgia” is a true must-watch! With subjects varying from racial issues to mental health to family relationships, anyone can relate to a character on the show.
