This Afrofuturist writer has been flexing her reviewing skills on YouTube, y’all. Since I shared the introduction to my new YouTube channel, I have released two episodes discussing captivating TV shows while doing my natural hair! My first ‘Twist Out’ episode was about deconstructing two major moments in HBO’s I May Destroy You and my second episode dove into dynamic character evolution in Netflix’s The Umbrella Academy Season 2.

Natural hair is a celebration on my channel. It’s been second nature to pop on a movie or TV show when I’m doing my hair or taking it down. In my recent videos, I share my classic everyday twist out look and a new style. Before you watch below, become a Twist Out Bae by subscribing so you don’t miss an upload! Encourage your media enthusiast, sci-fi loving, TV-devouring friends to watch as well!

Let’s Unravel These TV Shows!

Grab some popcorn or a gluten-free snack (if that’s your thing) to set the vibes. In my discussion of HBO’s I May Destroy You by Michaela Coel, I explore how the show tackles modern dating and consent. Michaela is a creative genius who wrote a timely show that manages sensitive subjects while still being funny and highly immersive. I only share light spoilers ahead since I discuss episode one and episode four. The series ran on the BBC and finally finished on HBO so you can now watch the whole season!

Enjoy and drop a comment on what stood out to you!

I talk about a family of odd timeline disruptors in The Umbrella Academy 2. These adoptees with superpowers undergo massive changes when they’re dropped into the 60s era, an age of conspiracies, racial tension, and much more. Each character has such an interesting arch, yet I focus a good portion on Allison Hargreeves, a modern Black woman dropped into this time period. I call the episode “Allison’s Version of ‘Outlander’…” because, like Claire who’s dropped into a time period vastly different from her own, Allison has to learn how to navigate. And of course, her being Black in the 60’s has a very  

I had so much fun discussing the nuances of this season and why it just might be the best season of the show so far. Watch & let me know your thoughts on the series too.

Stay tuned for more episodes of Twist Out: Unraveling TV & Movies with Kai Adia! Something even stranger this way comes in my next review… Hint: it’s another HBO show 😛

Also, more quick & easy natural hairstyles for black women are on the horizon!

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Kai