Addressing Important Themes with Comedic Styling
Combining the comedic stylings of shows like “Documentary Now” and “Portlandia” and the musical stylings of a Lonely Island album, “Nikki Fre$h” packs a punch in each episode. It also doesn’t refrain from addressing important themes such as body positivity, the environment, and climate change. You could even call it a reality bite under the guise of funny, bite-sized sketches.
The show features reality star/fashion designer Nicole Richie under the guise of her alter ego, the mystifying Nikki Fre$h; she uses her brand of witty and often dark, satirical comedy to troll everyone. This includes water-wasters to self-appointed lifestyle gurus (the kind who promote their products only for material gain), taking them to task for their wicked ways. Richie isn’t afraid to be self-deprecating either; often “Nikki Fre$h” also veers towards being a very self-aware self-parody.
It’s clear from the get go of the first episode to the last song of the last episode (oh right, I forgot to mention, every episode ends with an all-original catchy rap song) that Nicole is still the humorous little devil she was during her “The Simple Life” days.
Some Silly Cameos; but Richie Addresses Important Issues She’s Passionate About
However, she has also matured enough to raise awareness about topics she seems to truly be passionate about; these includes the peer pressure surrounding body image she has fallen prey to in the past and its toxicity. And she manages all this with a basketful of funky fresh creativity, all while retaining her charming personality. Richie weaves together a show that’s much needed in today’s day and age. It’s a ray of light in a world succumbing to man-made problems and toxic ideals being promoted haphazardly, creating more problems for young generations.
Aiding Nicole in her ‘endeavour against evil’ is her trusty sidekick (no, not Paris Hilton), Jared Goldstein; and together they make for a quirky comedic pairing. The show also features some silly cameos from Lionel Richie, Bill Nye, Rashida Jones, and many others, some of whom are ever supportive of Richie’s endeavours, while others just think that she is ‘Cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs’ (as Lionel Richie puts it).
Whether you agree with Richie’s viewpoints or are a sadist who abuses Earth’s resources, do give this show a shot. It’s entertaining and simultaneously thought-provoking — and who knows, you might find it very refreshing indeed.
Season 1 of “Nikki Fre$h” is currently streaming on Roku.
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