As a bisexual myself I was both laughing and eye rolling at the slew of questions that took place involving Nikhil on his dates. While she could find a hookup in other ways, women are rarely ever the ones in a position of power. Over a six-part web series, in episode three, we see more of Nikhil’s dating life (p.s. They ask if Nikhil is into it, Nikhil responds saying they’ve paid for another hour and agrees to try it. What to Watch if You Miss the "Game of Thrones" Cast. There is no comment on this post. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Share your thoughts with us in the comments or on Twitter, @thenerdygirlexp. This FAQ is empty. When asked why she hired Nikhil, she explains her reasoning. In Episode 17, Seth Bisen-Hersh talks about his experience with chronic insomnia, then interviews planted strangers on the street about what keeps them up in night, and finally, in a ... View production, box office, & company info.

‘Queer Lady Magician’ Creatrix Tiara on South Asian LGBTQ Representation in Magic and Media, 5 Books that Portray the South Asian LGBTQIAP+ Experience. From Coraline to ParaNorman check out some of our favorite family-friendly movie picks to watch this Halloween. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Haunted by recurring visions, a young woman with insomnia visits an old home to solve a mystery and put her nightmares to an end. Set in New York City, Insomnia follows bisexual, Indian American writer Nikhil Sharma as he tries to figure out his life.

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With Chutimon Chuengcharoensukying, Nutthasit Kotimanuswanich, Gee Sutthirak Subvijitra. If you are looking for something that examines American culture and the world surrounding sex and sexuality in a humorous way you need to add Insomnia to your list. While Nikhil is hired by a young and seemingly well-off white couple, we find them at one point lounging in the young couples’ living going through photos of their “Eat, Pray, Love” style trip to India. Throughout, Miriam Kushel sings Seth's song "Sleep Deprivation.".

Be the first one. Reddy handled this element perfectly with men and women both reacting differently to his sexuality. A curated newsletter full of dinner-table worthy topics, thought provoking stories, promo codes and the spiciest memes straight to your inbox. Add the first question. Change ). “Insomnia” has quickly become a-don’t-miss web series and an important source of adding shade and color to what can seem like black and white issues. ( Log Out /  ( Log Out /  Any show that can kick off with an off brand Star Wars themed sex scene where someone is narrating the routine of going through this same thing with the same client is definitely coming for the laughs. This is the same assumption often made in connection to bisexual women, though I had thought that the idea would be reversed for men. From one encounter that speaks volumes about the concept of bi-erasure and its presence in our society and communities to an interesting date with a woman who hires Nikhil for it. The series finds ways to examine what it is like for Nikhil navigating the dating world as a bisexual man and there is also an episode devoted to him dealing with a white couple who uses some very racist bedroom talk. Looking for something to watch? The highlight of Reddy’s miniseries “Insomnia” is the skill by which important issues are discussed with drama, humor, and the gravity they deserve. Based on just the plot I am guessing you’ve already figured out that this series might be a bit inappropriate for some viewers and also NSFW. Directed by Rori Nogee.

She has worked for organizations such as Environment New York, Hillary for America, Alissa Neil PR, Broadway Video, and the National Domestic Workers Alliance. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. These dates reveal constantly interesting and varied takes on modern dating life and what it entails. I was immediately laughing and was stoked to see more. She and Reddy had a great dynamic in their episode together.

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Later Nikhil comes across an Indian couple that features heavily in their photos and we find out this couple’s kink is humiliation. The highlight of Reddy’s miniseries “Insomnia” is the skill by which important issues are discussed with drama, humor, and the gravity they deserve.

This brings up some too-often-experienced racial and cultural tensions when Nikhil reveals he hasn’t been to India in years and the couple insists he must visit soon in what feels like a patronizing tone. Shown through single camera, the story follows Nikhil in his secret work as a male escort where he is confronted by issues of race, sexuality, loneliness, and just general lack of sleep. In Episode 17, Seth Bisen-Hersh talks about his experience with chronic insomnia, then interviews planted strangers on the street about what keeps them up in night, and finally, in a segment directed by Rori Nogee relives a sleepless night with the help of his loveable sidecat, Smee. ( Log Out /  It shows him dating men and women and in some situations being paid to go on dates.

Hiring Nikhil in this situation makes it so. Through diverse, multimedia content and community building, we empower and engage those who identify as a part of the South Asian diaspora with a hyphenated identity.

The darkly comedic web series Insomnia drops the final episode of the limited series today and to get you ready for the final episodes I wanted to share my thoughts on the show so far. In Episode 17, Seth Bisen-Hersh talks about his experience with chronic insomnia, then interviews planted strangers on the street about what keeps them up in night, and finally, in a segment directed by Rori Nogee relives a sleepless night with the help of his loveable sidecat, Smee. Beyond focusing on a bisexual man of color, Insomnia includes a diverse cast of primarily POC actors. With Seth Bisen-Hersh, Melanie Gretchen, Ilene Grossman, Betsy Houvouras. Choose an adventure below and discover your next favorite movie or TV show. The two are meeting up on a sort of date that she is paying for.

Post was not sent - check your email addresses! After seeing a lack of positive representation in the media he took this idea and evolved it into Insomnia.

You can get caught up today just in time for the release of episode 6, the final episode of season one, today on the official Insomnia YouTube channel. Reddy has created a story that shows a bisexual man of color working his way through life and trying to find himself.

What follows is the couple throwing out offensive racial slurs, Nikhil taking obvious offense, and leaving despite the couple’s profuse apologies, depicting a look at a facet of consent and racism.

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Watch old and upcoming episodes of Vishaal Reddy’s “Insomnia” here. When not writing, she can be found watching stand up specials and pretending to be a fan of the Cavs. As the night takes a turn a dialogue opens up between him and his two clients that shows a level of white privilege and racist thoughts that he wasn’t expecting. I loved Sheth as Gillian, Jessica’s new assistant in the final series of the series, and she rocked it in Insomnia. Founded as an online publication in 2008, Brown Girl Magazine is a multimedia company based in New York City with global reach dedicated to South Asian self-expression, cultural anchoring, and dialogue. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account.

The one I didn’t expect was the assumption by one guy that Nikhil would wind up with a man. Vishaal Reddy’s “Insomnia” (also starring the creator) tells the story of Nikhil  — an Indian-American, bisexual, escort by night, and caretaker to his MS-ridden aunt by day — who sometimes goes by the name “Miles.” Check out recaps of the first two episodes.

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