Sort Of
A gender-fluid nanny's life journey and self-discovery.
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About Sort Of
Released: 2021
Platform: Max
Rating: TV-MA
Run time: 3 Seasons Available (24 Episodes)
Cast
Bilal Baig, Gray Powell, Amanda Cordner, Ellora Patnaik, Grace Kung, Supinder Wraich, Kaya Kanashiro, Aden Bedard, Gregory Calderone, Alanna Bale, Cassandra James, Becca Blackwell, Fabrizio Filippo, Bilal Baig, Raymond Cham Jr., Amanda Brugel, Scott Thompson, Dhirendra, Grace Lynn Kung, Gregory Ambrose Calderone, Bilal Baig, Gray Powell, Amanda Cordner, Ellora Patnaik, Supinder Wraich, Kaya Kanashiro, Aden Bedard, Alanna Bale, Cassandra James, Becca Blackwell, Fabrizio Filippo, Bilal Baig
Sort Of (2021 TV Series)
About Sort Of
"Sort Of" is a groundbreaking comedy-drama series that debuted in 2021. The show bravely dives into the life of Sabi Mehboob, a non-binary millennial who straddles various identities from a bartender, an occasional housekeeper, and the eldest child in a large Pakistani family. The series uniquely presents Sabi’s complicated relationship with gender, love, and shifting responsibilities. It portrays their chaotic journey to find their place in the world.
Making/Production
"Sort Of" is co-created by Bilal Baig and Fab Filippo. The team has crafted an engaging narrative that offers a fresh, authentic portrayal of the non-binary experience. The series combines comedy with drama to shine a spotlight on often underrepresented themes and narratives, successfully creating a show that is as thought-provoking as it is entertaining.
Actors
- Bilal Baig as Sabi Mehboob: Baig, who is also a co-creator of the series, elegantly portrays the complex range of emotions and struggles of their character.
- Gray Powell as 7ven: Powell convincingly plays Sabi’s love interest, showcasing a sensitive and layered performance.
- Amanda Cordner as Betsy: Cordner excels in her role as Sabi's co-worker and best friend, providing comic relief and support throughout the series.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- "Sort Of" is considered a landmark in television for its nuanced representation of non-binary individuals.
- Co-creator and lead actor Bilal Baig drew from their own experience as a queer, gender non-conforming, Muslim person of color for the series.
Awards
"Sort Of" has been highly praised by critics, and while it is early in the series' run, it is expected to be a noteworthy contender in upcoming award seasons.
Quotes
- "Figuring out who you really are—it's not as easy as it sounds." - Sabi
- "You can't keep running away from your feelings, Sabi." - Betsy
- "Love is not binary, it's not either-or. It's a spectrum, just like us." - 7ven
Music, Soundtrack
- "Love Is A Spectrum" - An empowering anthem that is perfectly in line with the show's themes.
- "Out Of The Many, One" - A hopeful track underscoring some of the series’ most poignant moments.
About Sort Of
Sort Of is a Canadian dramedy series portraying a fluid millennial juggling love, family, and identity crises.
