A deaf centred drama on mainstream tv is a great idea and it means putting aside your phone/social media, to concentrate on the subtitles. However, could they not have cast some more diverse looking actors? The murdered best mate/cell mate/prison governor are all identikit dark bearded white guys which makes the various flashbacks slightly confusing...

The show follows a deaf guy (played by Matthew Gurney) who's just gotten out of prison. He has to confront the consequences of his past actions, including the impact on his family and friends. I think the mainstream media received a glimpse into what deaf individuals can bring to shows/movies with the success of CODA. I hope we continue to see more of them from the deaf community. The deaf actors, crew and writer shared something special with this show that truly feels genuine and remarkable. Yeah, it's subtitled a lot if you don't know BSL (I don't personally) but every scene grabs your attention so well you start to forget you're watching deaf actors. From the first episode I was drawn in, Gurney's acting is refreshing and new. I wanted to know the main character, Daniel Brennan's, motivations for doing these erratic things. I wanted to understand what happened to him in the past and I found myself wanting him to overcome it all in the end. The supporting cast are all very interesting in their own right and are fleshed out enough to be believable. It all feels like step forward for deaf representation on television. It's full of emotional depth and thrilling plot that propels it forward. I highly recommend putting down your phone, paying attention, and seeing this journey through to the final scene.