Queer Eye season 5
release year: 2020
genre: TV reality show (10 episodes)
viewing setting: home streaming 1/7-22/2021
synopsis: Five makeover experts, each with a specific area of expertise, work together to help people badly in need of new looks or escape from their ruts in life.
impressions: More of the same, like the previous. I've gone from saying "this isn't something I'd normally watch" to "my girlfriend and I watch and enjoy this regularly." It's not only full of genuine positivity and the desire to help others, but also a ton of style and fashion tips that everyone (guys or girls, gay or straight) can use. I was consistently entertained and found it to be worth watching. The people helped in this season: a gay pastor, a dog groomer who started her business from scratch, a father who needs to get ready for his daughter to get married and move out, a guy who overcame a tough childhood to give back to his community, a young activist, a 30-something DJ who won't grow up, a wife and mother whose husband is dying of ALS, a Mexican fish market owner, a young doctor, and a gym owner. This season's help-ees all live/work in or around Philadelphia, PA.
acting: There are five members of this cast, and each has a particular area of expertise (food, fashion, culture/relationships, design, grooming.) They're all interesting, knowledgable, and helpful. Some of those who they help are in real need of a kick in the ass to get out of whatever funk they've been in; watching that happen over the course of 45 minutes is entertaining, enlightening, and sometimes amazing.
final word: Entertaining, fun, and practical - great show!
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