This newcomer, a brand new Netflix Original is a tear jerker and possibly a trigger for anyone battling with severe mental health issues.
Spinning Out, a near perfect title for the show’s overall dynamic, centers around a competitive figure skater who suffers from a mental illness.
The series centers around a group of competitive athletes; figure skaters and skiers alike. Olympic hopefuls are sisters Kat and Serena, pretty boy Justin, best friend Jenn and acquaintance Marcus, who’s the only skier.
Kat Baker, a promising figure skater who hopes to get the chance to compete in the Olympics, suffers a major setbackafter an injury and in her struggle to
get back what she’s lost and finds new promises in star figure skater Justin Davis.
In the midst of her battle with her Bipolar Disorder, her budding romances and tense relationships, also balances the crumbling relationships of that of her best friend Jenn who’s struggling with an injury of her own and her sister Serena who’s taking on more than she can handle.
There’s a great chance that despite the heaviness of the series, it’s something that will pull you in faster than you would expect. The main plot lines and the sub plots are equally as binge worthy. From the instability of bipolar disorder to racism, the show tackles such topics with a careful yet direct approach that leaves you wanting more.
