Being a fan of her YouTube channel, I was looking forward to watching "Haters Back Off." Since the character itself is a parody, I was expecting a really cheesy comedy. The humor and family dynamic strongly reminds me of Napoleon Dynamite, giving off that same sense of awkwardness and struggle to be noticed and accepted by others. As the series progresses, it transforms into a dramatic comedy, creating much more depth with each character's personal struggles. There were many times where I found myself laughing only to be tearing up minutes later, because there is a realness to the show that has never been offered through Miranda's actual YouTube channel. I can understand that some fans may not have enjoyed the show as much as her channel, because Miranda's character is portrayed a bit differently. Even though she may come across more selfish or clueless with her actions, I think in order for this show to have worked Colleen needed to portray her in a more realistic way. Miranda has always been extremely confident of herself, and this is the first time we get to see how her behavior affects the few loved ones she has. I really enjoyed the realness that this show brought. Great job with the casting also, all of the actors did a really phenomenal job. I hope to hear about a Season 2 in the works someday, I would love to see how the story continues! Would highly recommend!!
