In 2018 Rafael Casal and Daveed Diggs wrote and starred in “Blindspotting,” a look at the gentrification of Oakland alongside a parolee witnessing an officer-involved shooting.
The film was bold, in-your-face, and utterly fantastic.
How could lightning possibly strike twice? That comes in the form of Starz’s television adaptation, also called “Blindspotting.”This expansion of the existing feature isn’t as simple as plopping a new character in the same exact situation.
There has to be enough material to extend for several episodes.
Thankfully, Casal and Diggs crack the code, crafting a series that is, at times, hilarious, thought-provoking, lyrical, and provocative.Jasmine Cephas-Jones, who played Ashley in the original film, takes centerstage here.
It’s New Year’s Eve, presumably after the events of the film have concluded, and Ashley is ready to celebrate with Miles (Casal).
Unfortunately, Miles is being arrested for drug possession, another screw-up in a 12-year-long relationship for the pair.
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