It seems fitting that a hyper-contemporary show about the fast-paced, image-conscious, brand-obsessed culture perpetuated by teenagers and young people plays out as a delicate balance of real world interactions and online life. And that it would arrive via Amazon, a company that ships millions of packages of consumer goods daily, while also delivering streaming TV shows.
About middle schoolers but geared towards adults, "Fairfax" is about four young friends desperately trying to earn some money, respect, and internet clout as they navigate hypebeast and sneakerhead culture, centered on Fairfax Avenue in Los Angeles. The show celebrates, satirizes, and questions the way things are for kids today as the Dale, Derica, Benny, and Truman strive to get the best shoes to look the coolest on their Instagram accounts while growing up in a seemingly superficial, image-obsessed middle school, where the administration does things like hold pep rallies to commemorate social media verification.
"'Fairfax' is "whip-smart, hilarious, and surprisingly warm," according to Matt Fowler of IGN, and "beneath the bite and social satire is a wicked batch of wisdom."
