Comedy
Peacemaker
Peacemaker is to superhero as ringworm is to earthworm. It might seem like these two things are related based on their names, but they aren’t.
Phoebe Robinson isn’t worried about much. As a podcast host, her followers know that they get what they get. And usually that means the graphic details of Phoebe’s messy sexual flings while living her best life in Brooklyn.
Yet, “best life” might be a stretch.
I mean, she is a podcast host, and that’s something. She does have two great friends in her roommate Michael and her co-host Malika. She has a politically savvy and caring brother named Jayden, a sensible sister-in-law named Jessie, and a cute niece named Aisha.
Oh, and she has tons of fun sleeping with whoever she fancies that week.
But sex with random men can get messy, especially when Phoebe finds herself in bed with Hamilton, the Director of Communcations for her brother Jayden’s political nemesis. Phoebe attempts to fix the problem she’s created for Jayden but ends up accidentally flashing her fans during an Instagram Live instead.
Oops.
Now, she has to take a sobering step back.
Is it possible for her to remain her carefree, sexually promiscious self and still properly support her brother’s campaign? And can her brother accept her wild, promiscuous ways, even though it might hurt his chance at running for state representative?
Phoebe’s not sure how to answer any of these questions. The only thing she believes is that life is best lived one mistake at a time.
Freeform has become known for shows that highlight sexual promiscuity and the apparently fun and consequence-free life it offers. That seems to be also true of its latest addition, Everything’s Trash.
This show is rated TV-14 and focuses on a podcast host who puts her own desires and wants first. The series seems to hint that this changes a bit; that Phoebe matures a little as time goes on. But it’s early yet. Who knows if a total transformation will take place or not?
What this show presently offers is a whole lot of sex. Phoebe’s podcast and brand are both built upon vulgarities, sexual flings and encouraging followers to live however they want and do whatever they please with their bodies–just as Phoebe does (and we see this on screen quite a bit).
In addition, Phoebe is a narcissist. She seems like she wants to help her brother, but it will never be at the expense of living how she chooses to live. That “freedom” won’t be touched.
Throw in conversations and (sometimes plotlines) involving homosexuality, drunken nights, abortion, marijuana and profanity and you’ve got a show that properly reflects the current social narrative.
Phoebe has a one night stand with a man named Hamilton, the director of communications for the politician campaigning against her brother. When things get messy, Phoebe attempts to fix her mistake.
Phoebe has sex with a reoccuring lover who she calls “dumb Dom.” She rushes to the drug store with him to buy the abortion pill PlanB, takes it, and then celebrates that she’s not pregnant the next day on her podcast. Phoebe tells her brother that her podcast is very crude and that she often discusses very personal, sexual relationships. She also talks about male and female genitals, masturbation and the “bliss” of living a sexually permiscuous life.
Phoebe attempts to fix a mistake, but accidentally flashes her breast during an Instagram live. Phoebe sleeps with another man and ends up in bed with him the next morning (we see him shirtless). Phoebe’s roommate, Michael, casually uses the term “f buddies.” Phoebe’s brother, Jayden says he needs “the whole rainbow flag” to back up his political campaign.
The phrase “oh my God” is used once. The f-word is bleeped out once and the s-word is used three times. Other profanity includes words like “a–,” “d–n” and “b–ch,” used a few times each. Women call themselves “hoes” numerous times.”
Men and women alike consume wine and hard liquor. One of Phoebe’s lovers is high and the two joke about his mental state.
Kristin Smith joined the Plugged In team in 2017. Formerly a Spanish and English teacher, Kristin loves reading literature and eating authentic Mexican tacos. She and her husband, Eddy, love raising their children Judah and Selah. Kristin also has a deep affection for coffee, music, her dog (Cali) and cat (Aslan).
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