Why Netflix's Shadow and Bone is Important for Asians (feat.

[@LadyJenevia]

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[@manikas-whims]

Inej is the first Desi and Asian person that I've seen so well-written and well-respected as a character. I hope Amita as Inej inspires a lot of Desi girls out there! 🥺

[@LadyJenevia]

She definitely will! She's already so beloved by the book readers but being on a big fantasy series on a platform as large and global as Netflix is going to really resonate with an even larger audience.

[@manikas-whims]

@@LadyJenevia yes! As an Indian Desi, I'm so happy! can't wait for the show ❤

[@sahittinerkar1361]

I cried last night when I saw inej was desi. I can't tell you how happy I am 😭😭

[@LadyJenevia]

@@sahittinerkar1361 This is a BIG moment which is why I've been pushing so hard to promote it even if my platform isn't the largest. This show needs to get high ratings to get renewed. We need this story to continue. We are long overdue to have diverse Asian heroes.

[@manikas-whims]

@@sahittinerkar1361 same dear! Its the first I've seen a Desi having such a strong role 😭😭😭 I'm just so so so excited and happy.

[@tuka404]

Ravka was inspired by Russian empire. And everybody forget than more than half of Russia's territory lies in Asia. Accordingly, a lot of north asians live in Russia, such as Yakuts, Buryats, Evenks, Yukagirs. So it is ok to Alina to be asian or half-asian.

[@nibblert985]

As someone who lived on russia for the most of her life I was so exited to see Alina because she just looked so so Russian

[@greenergrass4060]

Yes! Russia is basically right beside China, Mongolia, and North Korea. There has to lot of immigration/cultural blending throught the centuries

[@dickiewongtk]

Exactly, there is nowhere more suitable to include a lot of Asians in a western fantasy setting than Russia.

[@itsdivyag]

The part about mixed people and how castings really hone in that someone is "not enough" really says a lot about how society treats people too. You're always segregated as "one" or "the other" rather than being an experience of itself. If you look at the comments of any mixed person's videos/social channels there's nearly always going to be a debate about what race someone is. This discussion was so good you really enlightened me on so many issues. & I'm so grateful to be a part of this conversation with my own experiences too! I am excited for S&B!!!

[@LadyJenevia]

Thank you for being so open about your experiences! I am incredibly grateful to you for sharing that to broaden the perspectives for this topic! It was always going to be easier for me to explain what mixed Asians experience because of both firsthand experience and the fact that I happen to have interviewed multiple mixed Asians. Now more than ever it feels essential to use our platforms to dispel misconceptions and stereotypes about Asians. However I also think that just by creating videos that are authentic to ourselves (about ANY topic) we’ve already been defying stereotypes for as long as we’ve been on this platform. 🇯🇵❤️🇳🇵

[@madden...696]

A bit of a tangent, so bear with me: the world really needs Inej right now. After the Atlanta Spa Shootings, in which 8 people (6 Asian women) were killed, the man responsible said he was not racially motivated, but instead driven by his sex addiction to target places he deemed as sources of his addiction; so he shot up 3 spas, all owned by Asian women. Not strip clubs. Not brothels. Asian-owned spas. And there were just too many people who seemed to think that was reasonable. Asian women need to stop being seen as sexual objects, but as PEOPLE. That's why I love Inej so much - she was trafficked from a very young age, fetishized by her abusers, and NOT ONCE does the story present Inej as lesser than her peers or in any way responsible for the abuse dealt to her. Inej is powerful, emotional, and human. Inej is allowed to be angry at her abusers, and she is allowed to feel fear. She leaps and falls and climbs, and she is so very wise, and she is allowed to fight back. The story never presents Inej's fear and anger as folly, but as emotions anyone would feel if they had gone what she has gone through. Inej was written with the care and respect her character deserves, and the rest of the world needs to start treating people like her with that same care and respect too.

[@LadyJenevia]

YES TO ALL OF THIS! I hinted at some of this when I wrote my video (and partially muted some words) because KZbin loves to censor people who talk about these types of topics, especially when it’s coming from a smaller creator like myself who doesn’t have corporate backing or connections to swerve those systems. I wanted this video to be seen instead of being suppressed by the algorithms so I couldn’t get as specific as I otherwise would have. Thank you for writing it all out in the comment. That’s why I included the line about how ‘the fetishisation of Asian women puts us in a perpetual state of danger’. It’s a historical and ongoing problem but 100% relevant to what happened in Atlanta. There’s also a real problem of stigmatising s*x workers and dehumanising them. Rock M Sakura recently came out about having done s*x work before getting on Drag Race and it was wonderful for them to share that to try to help break down those stigmas against such a vulnerable group of people.

[@Ari-ij3cz]

You put in words on why Inej is one of the most important characters to so many girls. Her character literally makes my heart cry because of how much she resonates in me. I love her so much and all my female characters I have made ever since always took inspiration from her strength and strong sense of dignity. ♡ fetishes targetting asian woman is honestly so disgusting I'm glad the topic is being pulled more into the light.

[@LadyJenevia]

@@Ari-ij3cz She is an incredibly unique character in the sense that there are plenty of people who can relate to the things she has experienced in her life BUT it’s far too rare that a Hollywood story puts those experiences on display specifically in the hero/heroine’s story or if they do they always find a way to make it gross or weird or something equally as horrible.

[@gimmistories5349]

Hi, just want to say this made me cry. You’re right about everything and Inej always meant so much to me and I’m so glad we have her and Alina at such an important time

[@LadyJenevia]

@@gimmistories5349 We always needed to see more Asian heroines bud no one that worked on the show could have anticipated how much more serious things would get in regards to us needing to see them.

[@sarjusth1423]

I am Nepali and I've never really seen any Nepali people getting roles in western shows and movies. When I found out the actress playing Inej was Nepali (and let me tell you Inej is literally my fav character of duology), I was literally jumping with excitement and crying. I can't even say it's rare to see Nepali people in western movie industry because it's literally non existent. I have finished watching all episodes and I can't even express how freaking proud I am of her. Yeah and I am crying while writing this comment.

[@MAXIMUS-yk5vs]

Yes I was SHOOKETH when I saw how beautifully diverse the cast was! This show is a win for all Asians!!!

[@LadyJenevia]

It really is! I’m counting down till the show premieres so I can make even more videos about it! 😍🔥🎬

[@wandamaximoff4091]

I’m half-Guatemalan and the “I don’t look enough of anything” hit hard for me

[@madden...696]

I still remember watching the Shadow and Bone trailer for the first time, and Inej smirking, followed by me screeching, dropping my phone and melting in a happy pile on the floor and just... quiet high-pitched squeeling. And then re-watching the trailer a bajillion times. Edit: that was just the teaser trailer, I haven't even seen the official trailer yet, gonna do that now-

[@LadyJenevia]

Inej is so cool! I hope they show her emotional range, too. She keeps so much of what she’s thinking and feeling inside that I really want to see those quiet moments of vulnerability, even if it’s just her thinking by herself.

[@aarshi.]

This is the first time i’ve ever seen a nepali lead in a big production, so 10 year old me would be so happy to finally see someone who is the same ethnicity as her in a western show.

[@LadyJenevia]

People who have always seen themselves represented will never understand why we get emotional over finally getting to see people who look like us as the heroes of these larger than life stories. I am so glad you are having this experience now. ❤️

[@Chicken-lv7or]

Mal in the books reminded me a lot of Gale from the hunger games. I hope he’s more of a peeta than a gale in the show

[@LadyJenevia]

I never read those books but I have a good amount of confidence in the writers of the S&B show to deliver quality content for his character and everything else!

[@strockerfu]

Excellent! I really can't wait to watch the show. Jessie and Archie are great casting choices. And Amita looks incredible as Inej. Women wielding knives is something I always look forward to.

[@LadyJenevia]

If Inej doesn’t cut someone in every episode then WHAT WAS THE POINT OF IT ALL? 🤩🔥⚔️

[@luiza.s.f]

Representation is SO important! I'm so glad this isn't just another white cishet fantasy series, there's already so many of those. Your channel is amazing!

[@LadyJenevia]

Thank you so much!

[@toqa6735]

Yes I’m arab and i see some representation in these actors🖤☀️

[@LadyJenevia]

AMAZING! ❤️❤️❤️

[@lindakamenikova8812]

Just leaving coment for the algorithm. But honestly you are so right. Some media say that shadow and bone is the new game of thrones, i really wish for this to be true. I really hope that this high fantasy TV show, written by woman, originaly aimed at teen audience (YA novel), with you know not only white people in it gets a major audience. The books, specially Six of Crows, were groundbreaking in many ways and I hope that the TV show will be as well, by far it looks like it is, and I also hope that it will get really popular.

[@LadyJenevia]

I really want the show to be successful, which is why I keep making so many videos about it!

[@christie6515]

as a young asian girl i'm really, really happy that they decided to make alina part asian 😭 tbh in the books i have always imagined her being asian but now that we get to see it on screen is just truly wonderful :')

[@LadyJenevia]

I am fully prepared to start crying when I watch the show for the first time. I'm just assuming that will be my reaction so that way I'm prepared for the onslaught of emotions. 🥺

[@starrylapin5369]

I was really happy to see Alina casted as an Asian woman! I love Jessie Mei li and I think she will do fantastic! I’m not even Asian (I’m Latina) but I love that more people get to see themselves represented in good light, especially in genres like fantasy (one of my favorite genres as a big nerd). Incredibly excited to see how Alina/Jessie, Mal/Archie, and Inej/Amita do in SaB. They look amazing already

[@LadyJenevia]

Everyone that has worked on the show has raved about Jessie as a performer and a person so I know she’s going to be great! I am also looking forward to seeing all of the other performers on the show! 😊✨

[@smilee2566]

*amita not akira lol

[@starrylapin5369]

@@smilee2566 dang it I hate auto correct

[@starrylapin5369]

@@LadyJenevia AAAA THE SHOW HAS COME OUT IT WAS SO GOOD EVERYONE WAS INCREDIBLE AAAAA

[@yuktamuniraj154]

Another asian character in shadow and bone is Zoya who is played by Sujaya Dasgupta

[@stac_catto]

is sujaya an asian?

[@sugi.5084]

@@stac_catto yeah, she is indian.

[@DaalMakhani]

Six of Crows is one of my favorite books and Inej Ghafa is my favorite character from that book. I'm so happy to see Amita Suman is playing her. I hope see does well. Even Zoya (another character from the books) is also going to be played by Sujaya Dasgupta. I even love that Jessie Mei Li is playing Alina Starkov because in books, she's just a plain white girl where she complains about not belonging which comes off a lot like whining. But Alina being half-Shu amplifies and justifies her feeling of not feeling as if you belong anywhere.

[@saniyahahmad7217]

I’m Pakistani so seeing a south Asian character being such a baddie makes me happy

[@Sho-zn8qu]

This seems like a really interesting series and I can't wait to check it out! It's super cool that they're representing the DIVERSITY within the Asian community. Will you be doing a watch-along by any chance? :)

[@LadyJenevia]

I don’t know yet. Since it’s almost 8 hours of content so I’m probably better off just focusing on reviews of the material. 😂🤷🏻‍♀️

[@Sho-zn8qu]

@@LadyJenevia I forgot Netflix releases everything at once! I’ll make sure to try to watch it in time for the review, though

[@LadyJenevia]

@@Sho-zn8qu If you can’t watch it opening day, it’s ideal if you can at least finish it on opening weekend because Netflix needs to see high viewing numbers or else it won’t be renewed. 💔

[@Sho-zn8qu]

@@LadyJenevia I'll definitely try! Gotta make sure Netflix keeps giving us positive media representation!

[@LadyJenevia]

@@Sho-zn8qu Exactly! The ratings are the most important thing by far, for better or worse. That is what these companies will prioritise so if the audience doesn’t show up then that will be the end.

[@oilch1621]

this was such an amazingly well structured and well researched video. your comments were so thoughtful and the interviews were really insightful as well. i'm a mixed person (latinx) which is already an identity that comes with a lot of baggage and colorism, and the comment jessie made about "never looking enough of anything" really hit home for me. i actually started tearing up a bit midway through watching this, because i guess i've never seen someone put to words everything i'd been feeling. i'm so excited to see more asian and mixed stories being told in hollywood, and i think it's super important-- especially now-- to tell them. i hope that shadow and bone can help usher in a new wave of diversity in hollywood, and i hope that people watching will be able to see themselves represented in alina in a way that they haven't got to before. jessie mei li, amita suman, archie reneaux, sujaya dasgupta, and everyone else involved in the S&B show are so amazing and i can't wait to see them on screen. thank you for your amazing video

[@LadyJenevia]

Thank you so much! I’m so glad you connected to it! I was honestly a bit stressed about feeling like I had rushed this video and didn’t elaborate enough since there are so many moving parts to these issues and there are so many different marginalised groups that were being referenced so I’m glad you liked it anyway. The show is SO important and I keep making videos about it because it’s the only way I can think of to try to boost awareness of it and get more people to tune in even if they didn’t already read the books. 😊🔥

[@raizavillegas1388]

Honestly same I’m fully latinx but mixed cultures and I’ve been criticized by my own family or peers for not being enough in either category and this really hit close to home.

[@hwchen39]

I'm relatively new to the Grishaverse but I'm slowly making my way through all the books and I really enjoy that they chose to make Alina half-Shu in the adaption. Hopefully they will get to explore it with the complexity it deserves in the show. I think the reason it's such an emotional experience for Asians to see other Asians that are from their countries/look like them portrayed in media is because of both the historical whitewashing of Hollywood and the fact that Asia is such a vast continent yet we all get subsumed under a single monolith. I also hope Shadow and Bone will be successful to open up the doors for adapting more Asian stories/series since there are so many great ones out there!

[@LadyJenevia]

Having interviewed one of the show's writers I definitely feel good about the approach the creative team have taken to this show. I haven't watched any of the episodes yet but my gut instinct is telling me that I'm going to love it. It's also very important that they made this change to the source material because the author definitely stereotyped 'East' Asians into a big bad monolith since the Shu are seen as the enemy of Ravka in the same way that the Western world has historically and continues today to scapegoat the larger Asian continent (with a particular emphasis on China) as an enemy. I can't wait to watch this show! 🥰

[@ememem2952]

This was so good & I'm so hyped for s&b

[@LadyJenevia]

Me too! Only one month to go and then we’re all going to Ravka! 😁🔥

[@dianaandherbooks]

This is a really important topic to talk about, so I am really glad that you made this video. I am not Asian or mixed, but as a mexican living in Latinamerica, It really inspires me to see new faces and countries represented in mainstream media. I know that is really annoying when people don't realize that a WHOLE continent is more than just two or three "popular" countries, like when people thing that Latinamerica is only Mexico and Brazil and are both the same, and do not see that it is so much more than that. I am so excited to see the show! I will probably drop all my homework to watch it, but I know it'll be worth it.

[@LadyJenevia]

There definitely needs to be more diversity in Latin representation too! Not just in fantasy, but all genres! I don't know THAT much about the differences between all the countries across Latin America but I can definitely tell that Hollywood has a couple of stereotypes and tropes they like to use to homogenise people with ancestry from those places. It's annoying and ignorant. I also see people who are more familiar with the entertainment media from those places say that colourism is a huge problem in the broader Latin markets which is a large reason why Everybody Hates Chris became such a massive hit in Brazil.

[@dianaandherbooks]

@@LadyJenevia We need more asian and latinamerucan representation for sure! But this show is a step in the right direction. Reading the interviews from the cast and directors, it seems like they really put effort into making this great, so I really hope that the show succeed!

[@LadyJenevia]

@@dianaandherbooks Everyone needs to watch it on opening weekend so that the numbers are high enough for Netflix to renew it! It’s that simple! 😄🔥

[@carolines154]

Thank you for this excellent video, great speech and points made. I'm extremely excited for the show and have been simping over the cast for the past few weeks

[@LadyJenevia]

Thank you for watching! I’m glad it’s already April so there isn’t much time left to wait! ☀️

[@sirajbajwa805]

Ay I felt the part about "a SA character that isn't Baljeet" :) Anyways, this is a wonderful video and I'm SO excited for S&B!

[@LadyJenevia]

Yay, thank you! I can't wait to watch it and do more videos about the material! 😍🔥

[@sophiasapasap5951]

dont forget zoya who is half sulli and if i remember correctly, her actress is half-indian

[@JoanaCarrascosa]

Really good video, I didn't really know about the care they put on their casting choices. I read part of the book series years ago so I don't remember much, but Inej was my favourite character and she looks so cool

[@LadyJenevia]

She is awesome! 🗡 😎

[@uditdhiman3088]

Even Sujaya Dasgupta who plays as Zoya, is British-Indian.

[@ariadnekane921]

Commenting because this was such a well-researched video! I can't wait for all the commentary videos that will come out after the show's release talking more in depth about the representation, gaahh so exciting!

[@LadyJenevia]

Yay, thank you! I can't wait to start watching the episodes and make more videos about the show!

[@ariadnekane921]

@@LadyJenevia I'll keep my eyes peeled! :)))

[@belle-ashton2167]

I can’t wait to watch the show and your analysis is so interesting! I’ve been studying the male gaze in uni and I noticed that Asian and Black women tended to be more likely to be sexualized. I’m so glad to see that things are changing and as a mixed girl of Indian descent, seeing Inej in the trailer made me so happy 🥺 I recommend the Korean Historical drama Mr.Sunshine which is a very powerful and interesting show with some action and political intrigues as well as romance, it’s really empowering and the female characters are rightly represented!✨

[@LadyJenevia]

Just a head’s up, I wouldn’t recommend using the term “coloured” to describe people (inanimate objects are fine). I know that some countries still use the term more than others but my understanding of it is that for some cultures it’s reminiscent of very old racism. I’m very excited that Shadow and Bone will premiere in just a few weeks! It feels like it’s taken forever to get here but to finally have it about to drop? I can’t wait to dive into the world and the characters!

[@belle-ashton2167]

@@LadyJenevia I corrected it, thank you for telling me! English is not my first language so sometimes my own language influences me, sorry for using the wrong word. In France, we still say "femmes de couleur" but it doesn't feel really racist to French people and me as a mixed girl. I should have used the more neutral word instead >< And yes Shadow and Bone is going to be revolutionary! Hope you'll get a chance to check out Mr.Sunshine on Netflix too, it's really a must-watch if you love interesting female characters and misunderstood heroes, like the Weeping Monk in Cursed for example! ;)

[@LadyJenevia]

@@belle-ashton2167 Yeah, based on the subtext of how you were writing I assumed you didn’t mean it in a derogatory way. No worries; happy to inform! 😊☀️✨

[@AMITAWAGHADE]

You're doing good work. I want your channel to explode. I'm an Indian and I feel the Asian representation has lately been getting a little bit serious rather than just placeholders or comedy reliefs. You can also look at The Expanse as it is one of the best stories with diverse culture.

[@starrynightfall00]

I love this video and wasn't expecting the conversation to go in this direction 💕 thank you for making this. I'm biracial and get disheartened when I find a biracial character in a book or movie but it's written by a white author who doesn't care about accurately representing our experience they just want to try out diversity. On top of that, we get accused by our fellow POC for getting privileges, when it's more like biracial characters are being used to suit the desires of people who aren't us. That doesn't benefit us, that's an insult. Biracials most likely have our own identity issues to deal with without taking on the crap that is being piled on from both sides imo. I've come across a number of videos that shame biracial/mixed people for being visible and there is growing pressure for us to give up roles to more deserving POCs. If a role is specifically written for monoracial POC then I agree biracial should NOT go for those roles, but where does our erasure end? There are always going to be groups that are more deserving of attention, so giving up the meager roles biracial/mixed people land is just going to result in our likeness being erased from public view. There isn't enough of us to be vocal so other groups can dictate how we're supposed to feel about ourselves. It tires me out sometimes when I try to defend biracials/mixed people when I feel like the only one voicing these thoughts. Instead of asking biracials to delete ourselves from view, we should all just be demanding for more opportunities. POC creators need to keep creating POC main characters. I completely relate to what Chistina said because when I first started writing stories my main characters were all monoracial and mostly white but now I try to make most of my MCs mixed.

[@beautifulandfullofmonsters9368]

Holy shit, this was such a good video. Thank you!

[@LadyJenevia]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@gideongrace1977]

It's not quite the same, but being biromantic and bigender I know what not being accepted by either side feels like. 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜 It sucks.

[@amiyeyo]

great video!! so excited!!

[@TheJustanotherRachel]

Really interesting analysis, I'm glad I finally clicked after seeing you on my recommended. You've got a new subscriber!

[@LadyJenevia]

Thank you! Only a couple of weeks until the show is out! 🤩☀️🔥

[@littlesame]

Your videos are so informative and the description content puts wiki to shame haha, and standing ovation- women are not prizes to win in the end Now going to read the articles you shared thanks

[@ashy1587]

I was waiting for a video like this!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@LadyJenevia]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@delfinamarquez5182]

I'm so excited to see jessie, archie and amita :') I just know they're going to do an amazing job ❤

[@LadyJenevia]

I have a great feeling about what all of them are going to bring to their roles! It won't be long before it finally premieres! 🥳

[@cathleenmeneses46]

i ??? fell??? inlove??? with??? divya??? omgggg

[@LadyJenevia]

She is THE BEST! 🤩

[@Naturallbeige]

I loved this video i'm now subscribed to you and Divya and look forward to your future videos!!!

[@LadyJenevia]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@shreeeeeeeeeeeeee]

Chloe Wang actually changed her name to Chloe Bennet because she had trouble getting roles. (You might know her from Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.) *Sidenote:* I'm so angry at the youtube algorithm for taking this long for me to find you. I follow divya g, regularly searched for S&B content and video essays and musicals, and the fact that I only discovered you today after me watching too many WSS videos is just shocking.

[@LadyJenevia]

Well welcome! 😂

[@sansastark4040]

I am curious if you'll do a reaction/review of Invincible? Mark Grayson is half-Korean/half-Viltiramite voiced by Steven Yeun and Sandra Oh voices his mom.

[@LadyJenevia]

I haven't seen it yet. I'm not opposed to watching it; it's just hard to keep up with everything that gets released nowadays. The markets are all so saturated that even a lot of the things on my to-watch list I haven't gotten to yet. There simply aren't enough hours in the day. 😆

[@sydneydunning8263]

When you said Mal was a himbo, I did not question it lol. He does exude that energy, though Mal comes off as more of a jealous kid best friend 90 percent of the time.

[@LadyJenevia]

He doesn't have that vibe in the show. 😆

[@sydneydunning8263]

@@LadyJenevia yah lol the show made me love him. Then I open the book and Im like... oh yah

[@paulroese1376]

thanks!

[@SirUnwin]

Divya G brought me here and I guess I subscribe 😌

[@LadyJenevia]

She is the best! 🤩

[@wylancantreadthis951]

Have you read all the books? (I highly suggest reading six of crows😂 , you won’t regret it)

[@LadyJenevia]

I've read the Shadow and Bone trilogy and the Six of Crows duology. I haven't read any of the other Grishaverse books past that because it didn't seem like it was necessary to get to those yet since I read the books specifically to research what material would be getting adapted in season one.

[@ledgcredits]

NEW INTERVIEW WHENNNN

[@gemmaberlanti3508]

I was completely enamored with the diverse cast the moment I saw the pictures. Netflix should adapt An Amber in the Ashes, too. I'm sick of hearing that movies with black and brown people can't be successful. Tired of bland white fantasy with regurgitated plot.

[@SuperOvidiuMihai]

Unrelated but remember when Netflix made the white detective from Death Note a black person? Good times, I liked the actor's performance but the script was not smart, as the manga, anime or the other movies were

[@cliodhna02]

Jessie Mei Li uses she/they pronouns btw 😌

[@nisdev900]

man, mal was so annoying in the book so i hope he’ll be written better in the show

[@LadyJenevia]

He will! 😏

[@catherinecano2015]

none of the cast is Russian though

[@ruqaiyahmahmood8971]

Great video - but just wanted to let you know that south asians are not from the Middle East. South Asians are considered people from Indian, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka etc. Whereas, Middle Eastern people are often considered Arabs from countries like Syria, Lebanon, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Iraq, Yemen, Oman, etc.

[@ruqaiyahmahmood8971]

India*

[@LadyJenevia]

My point was in reference to the way that people who have ancestry from a lot of those countries are subjected to the same types of racial profiling and stereotyping as each other. The people doing harm to them will just look at them, what they look like, how they dress, listen to an accent and/or subjectively foreign language and make those judgements. People across West and South Asian regions get homogenised the same way East and Southeast Asians get homogenised even though all of these countries have different languages, cultures, etc. If I didn't explain that properly, that's what I meant. A lot of these topics are really dense so it was admittedly a challenge to try to keep the script focused on just what was more immediately relevant to the show's talent and the groups they most directly represent. I was also stressing about trying to get this video finished in a timely manner before the show premiered. 😆

[@ruqaiyahmahmood8971]

@@LadyJenevia Yes, I understood your message, I really did think it was all very well explained and I completely agree with you, being asian myself. I just thought I’d point that info out just in case it was something you didn’t know or just a easy mistake from the tongue. Again sorry if my message came out as being bossy or something i wasn’t trying to take away from the message of your video - which is something that should be highlighted more in society.

[@gemmaberlanti3508]

I was completely enamored with the diverse cast the moment I saw the pictures. Netflix should adapt An Amber in the Ashes, too. I'm sick of hearing that movies with black and brown people can't be successful. Tired of bland white fantasy with regurgitated plot.

[@LadyJenevia]

Only a couple of weeks to go before the show finale premieres and we get this high-quality, diverse fantasy series! 🥰☀️🔥