The Escapist

queerwalker:

I’m sure that many posts have been written that explains why “In The Flesh” is one of the best shows on television right now, and why you should watch it, that are much better than this one- but here is why I think that you should give it a try!

• It is extremely well written! It is not perfect, but the story is very engaging and original, and you can’t help but to fall in love with the characters!
• Its portrayal of discrimination is probably the most realistic I’ve ever seen, especially when it comes to homophobia and mental illnesses, and it accurately portrays mental illnesses such as depression and PTSD. 
• It has a LGBTQA+ protagonist and a canon queer couple!
• Even though it tackles serious issues such as discrimination and suicide, it is very witty and have many funny moments! It manages to maintain a good balance between seriousness and fun (it is heartbreaking though, so be prepared for that!)
• It has many interesting and well-written female characters, such as Amy, Jemima and Maxine (who is an interesting and somewhat sympathetic villain), who all have their own story lines and character development which does not revolve around the main character
• The supporting characters are generally well-developed and interesting!
• The cinematography is outstanding and the soundtrack is beautiful! 
• The entire show consists of only 9 episodes, so you’ll be caught up in no time!
• You are going to love it! I can of course not guarantee this, but I’ve recommended this show to almost everyone I now, and they’ve all thanked me afterwards!
• Series three! In The Flesh is in danger of not getting a third series, which is a real shame since it is amazing and has so much potential, and when more people watch it, the chances of getting a third series grow significantly larger! 

Thanks for reading! I know that I’ve only touched the surface of why this show is amazing and important, so feel free to add whatever you feel is missing!