Where Lizzo’s Watch Out for the Big Grrrls sets itself apart from the rest of the genre is its spirit. Even with nicer competition series like The Voice, there’s still always an undercurrent of tension because only one person can be the winner. Lizzo has made it clear she has room for everyone if they pass muster, so there’s a supportive, understanding vibe between these women that makes it feel like something special is happening. Every single episode has moments where the dancers bond over their shared experience of existing in a world that tells them they shouldn’t want to shine. These are stories that I understood and felt in my bones.

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While you don’t need to be a big girl to enjoy the show, I can’t lie: it does have a different emotional resonance if you’ve lived the same life as these women. Anyone who’s ever been othered or felt like an outsider will identify with the feelings the show exposes.

As inspiring and uplifting as the series is, it’s still a reality show, therefore the required drama does make several appearances. With some dancers more experienced than others, it doesn’t take long for groups to form. There’s also a villain, as Jasmine is painted as the bossy, scene stealer right from the start. Is Jasmine really that bad? No, of course not. But it’s a reality show and somebody has to be the bad guy.

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Watch Out for the Big Grrrls’ strongest asset is Lizzo herself, as her ability to open up and relate her own experiences to everything the competitors have been through reminds the audience that underneath the confident “100 percent that bitch” exterior is a real person who’s still trying to be happy and comfortable with herself, her life in her skin and her fame.

Whether you’re a fan of Lizzo, competition series or dance, this show is worth a watch. In this dumpster fire of a world we’re currently surviving in there are very few things that bring genuine joy and happiness. Count Lizzo’s Watch Out for the Big Grrls among them.

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Lizzo’s Watch Out for the Big Grrrls is currently available on Prime Video.