She was rewritten as black for the series, and race became one of the show’s core subjects. Art does challenge meaningfully, through both discomfort and charm, but there is also the kind that smugly tosses out provocations without enabling further openings. It takes intelligent audiences, yes, but it also takes makers who are willing to open their hearts, not just trifle with audiences’ minds. Queen Sugar, a stunningly beautiful series also based on a book, perfectly executed flawed characters whom we can believe in. It takes intelligent audiences, yes, but it also takes makers who are willing to open their hearts, not just trifle with audiences’ minds.

Source: Indian Express September 14, 2023 01:37 UTC