Looking for a new show to binge? I recommend Tiny Pretty Things created by Michael MacLennan, which debuted on Netflix in December of 2020.
The show, originally based on the novel titled the same name, stars Kylie Jefferson, who plays Naveah, and features many other talented dancers. The storyline begins as the lead dancer at the Archer Academy, Cassie Shore, is attacked, leaving her in a coma. Her replacement, Naveah, is then brought into a world full of betrayal, hate, and lies. The students have to maintain focus and continue to dance as if nothing happened, all while Cassie’s attacker still lurks amongst them.
I thoroughly enjoyed this show and kept finding myself not wanting to turn it off. The suspense of not knowing who attacked Cassie kept me watching, as there were constant updates on who it might be.
Although it was fun trying to find the attacker, I found myself getting a little frustrated as each episode seemed to unveil a new clue that made an entirely different character seem guilty. While that might be entertaining to some, I found it to be somewhat unnecessary.
There were many underlying storylines such as the relationships between the characters, the feud between the dancers and the strict choreographer, and many more. These extra storylines made the show much more interesting because even if it did not relate to finding the attacker, it made you want to keep watching to find out more about the characters.
The show, while entertaining, was also a little bit inconsistent. The dancers at the academy were cutthroat and would do virtually anything to get ahead of the rest of the group. It was common to see a character sabotage another in a pretty horrible way, but after being sabotaged, the victim would be mad for only a short time. Then, the next day, the characters would be friends again— as if nothing had happened. Situations like that happened frequently, so I was constantly wondering whether or not characters were friends again, or if they hated each other’s guts.
The show also contained many mystery, “whodunit” clichés as well as ballet clichés, which were a little annoying but easy to overlook. Some of the relationships between the characters were inconsistent, and seemed unnecessary to add in. In regards to the relationships, there are also some mature themes and scenes, which potential viewers should be aware of.
Overall, I think Tiny Pretty Things is a good show, and I’m glad I watched it. I would rate it a 7/10 because while it is definitely binge-worthy, there are some flaws that set it back a few points.