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Bonding Season 2 Netflix Original Series Review
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When Bonding first hit Netflix in spring 2019, there hadn’t been much else like it in mainstream television. In its story of Tiff (Zoe Levin), a college student who moonlights as a dominatrix by the name of Mistress May, and her friend Pete (Brendan Scannell), a comedian who Tiff convinces to become her assistant, Bonding positioned itself as a stylish, funny, and sex-positive series that didn’t shy away from its kinks. Based on the real-life experiences of creator Rightor Doyle, Bonding set its odd-couple buddy comedy against the backdrop of the dominatrix community, hoping to turn stereotypes about BDSM on their head. But soon after the premiere, some viewers began voicing disappointment in how the show portrayed said community, propagating certain negative stereotypes, and taking a too casual approach to how its characters negotiated consent—a fundamental facet of any dom/sub dynamic—or any relationship, for that matter. • With sex workers and the BDSM community calling out Bonding’s inaccuracies and reprimanding its ultimately harmful portrayal of the industry, Doyle spoke with The Daily Beast, responding to the backlash: “I am very much listening to what the community has to say. The discourse happening on Twitter is important and I receive it fully. I am glad that these many differing opinions are being heard in an impactful way.” Acknowledging the series’ shortcomings, Doyle expressed interest in using it as a learning opportunity, to take a more conscientious approach should Netflix green-light more episodes. “Though it is based on a small chapter in my life and I did consult people in the community prior to filming, if given the opportunity to make more, I would be thrilled to invite a wide array of people into the conversation to deepen and enrich our knowledge of the world.” • Two years later, there still isn’t much like Bonding on television, and its second season (premiering on Netflix January 27) presents a unique opportunity to show what it’s learned, to do right by the underrepresented community at the heart of its story. Seconds into its first episode, it’s clear that Bonding isn’t going to let itself—or its characters—off the hook, sending Tiff and Pete back to “Domme 101” under the tutelage of Tiff’s old mentor, Mistress Mira (Nana Mensah). For star Zoe Levin, that meant learning more about the lives of dominatrices, and working alongside a BDSM consultant and intimacy coordinator, who would help shape Tiff’s story in season two. Levin continues to bring a sharp humor to Tiff both on and off the clock, and these new episodes are an even stronger showcase for the actor as Bonding peels back Tiff’s layers and examines how her vocation has led her to a more fulfilling life. Recently, The A.V. Club spoke with Levin about the comedy’s surprising evolution and how its more informed perspective on BDSM affected Tiff’s relationships, both with her friends and herself. • Visit: http://avclub.com • Like: http://www.fb.com/theavclub • Follow: / theavclub • #Bonding #Netflix #BDSM
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