A Revry original, Unconventional is a really well-liked queer dramedy that feels totally different from the usual stuff. The heart of the story is about two pretty eccentric queer siblings and their partners trying to build a family that doesn't follow the traditional rules. It takes a super raw and unfiltered look at queer life, diving deep into things like mental health, addiction, and how complicated identity and relationships can get. It’s not afraid to get messy or show people at their most vulnerable, and it really pushes boundaries while showing a lot of different queer experiences. The first season has nine episodes, and each one is about a half-hour long. The story centers on Noah, a grad student who’s been struggling for years to wrap up his PhD. He’s been with his husband, Dan, for nine years, and they’ve recently gotten married and moved to Palm Springs. While they're trying to figure out how to start a family and have a baby, they decide to shake things up by in...
I remember really liking the sassiness of the first season, so I was actually pretty excited to dive into season two. But honestly, I’ve gotta say this latest round was a bit of a letdown compared to the original. The jokes just didn't land for me, the humor felt like it was trying too hard, and the whole thing just felt a little off. There are seven episodes in total, starting with a special that aired a few months ago for Pride. In that one, Cam and his drag family try to do a story hour, but the crowd isn't exactly feeling the vibe.
To catch you up: Cam and Greg are this solid couple who previously tried a poly thing with a younger guy named Princeton, which totally crashed and burned. They’ve got lesbian neighbors, and one of them is tight with Princeton. Even though the poly thing failed, the couple is still determined to have threesomes, so each episode follows their search for a third. In one bit, Cam brings home a guy from the gym who looks exactly like Greg—they thought the whole "twin energy" thing would be hot, but it was a disaster. Meanwhile, Princeton is feeling totally left out until the couple realizes they’ve been jerks to him. They eventually show up at his naked sex party (which is the one episode that goes all out on the steam) to say sorry, only to run into a guy they’ve already hooked up with. We also get Christmas and New Year's episodes where Cam’s family and their wild friends show up, and the parents definitely get an eyeful. It all leads to Cam deciding to come out to his folks about being in an open relationship. The finale is this weird puppet show where the puppets look just like the cast and basically recap their entire lives.
This season pretty much picks up where we left off, though Cam is missing his signature mustache for the first few episodes. It tries to show how their relationship is evolving as they hunt for that perfect "third," which is an interesting topic since things like polyamory and ethical non-monogamy are still mostly talked about in hushed tones. But even with the cool concept, the execution felt flat to me this time around. The Christmas special and that final puppet episode were honestly just boring. They did try to throw in some twists, like Princeton exploring a bisexual side with a dominatrix, and they even introduced a deaf guy as a potential poly partner, which was a nice touch of representation. But was it enough to save the show? Not really. Even though the lead couple is still super cute and they don't have a ton of unnecessary drama, the constant, super obvious product placement in almost every scene really killed the mood for me.
The leads are still good-looking and have that saucy energy, but I definitely needed more substance than what we got here. I wouldn't go as far as to say I was heartbroken, but I was definitely underwhelmed by the whole experience. (4/10)
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