Extraordinary
2023
Original language: English
- comedy
- action & adventure
- sci-fi & fantasy
The story
In a world where everyone develops a power on their 18th birthday, Jen didn't. She's turning 25 and is still waiting to get hers. Adrift in a big, confusing world and armed with nothing but a bit of hope and a lot of desperation, Jen begins her journey to find her maybe-superpower. But in doing so, she might discover the joy of being just kind of ok.
What it’s like
Bright, saturated, cartoonish comedy-drama with a sunny, slightly scrappy look: pastel-leaning city interiors, sharp daylight on bedrooms and corner shops, and quick, playful cuts with a jaunty pop-rock and synth-driven score that lands punchlines and quieter beats alike. Its vibe is warm, goofy and cheerfully self-deprecating, the kind of thing you put on for a Saturday afternoon or a comfort rewatch when you want to laugh without strain. Episodes run short and brisk, with comic set-pieces that escalate into absurd superhero-spoof sequences before settling back into intimate, awkward conversations between friends. Its emotional register is affectionate and wry rather than tearful, following a young woman in her mid-twenties who feels behind everyone else and slowly learns to be at ease with an ordinary life. Violence is slapstick and cartoonish, with no gore; some innuendo and frank talk about sex and drinking appear, and the dread of being left behind is played for laughs. It suits viewers who want lighthearted, uplifting comedy with a sweet, grounded heart and a sense of humour that doesn't take itself seriously.
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