Little Voice
2020
Original language: English
- drama
- comedy
The story
Meet Bess King, a uniquely talented performer struggling to fulfill her dreams while handling rejection, dating drama, and family issues. This is a story about finding your authentic voice—and the courage to use it.
What it’s like
Warm, sunlit Los Angeles streets and cramped, lived-in apartments give this series an easy, colorful feel, with bright daylight, pastel-tinted interiors and bustling sidewalks that stay open and inviting. The camera moves with a lively, handheld energy during rehearsals and nightlife scenes, then settles into steady frames for quieter family moments at the kitchen table. Music is central: original songs by Sara Bareilles arrive with full band arrangements, bright pop and soulful ballads that cut from street noise into sudden, joyful sing-alongs. The vibe is hopeful and buoyant, with a tender undertow of self-doubt, and it suits a lazy weekend afternoon, a cheerful comfort rewatch, or something to put on while tidying up. Pacing is brisk and episodic, and the emotional register moves easily between playful comedy and sincere heart. Its central figure is a young performer slowly gaining confidence, learning to trust her own sound and speak up for herself among friends, rivals and family. Intensity is low: some romantic awkwardness, crude jokes and emotional arguments, but no real violence, gore or frightening material. It is for people who want an upbeat, music-filled coming-of-age story that feels gentle and encouraging.
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