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We’ll have to wait and see, but hopefully, the shift from traditional cable to Disney’s streaming service will allow Louder and Prouder the creative freedom to address more serious issues facing its audience – while keeping that, fittingly, loud and proud spirit, of course.
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With how much has changed since the original Proud Family series ended in 2005 – and how different it is to be an American teenager today – the revival has plenty of potential to address heavier subjects while still being a light-hearted experience full of laughs. If more episodes of Louder and Prouder are like the second one, it should stand to become a worthy successor to the original series. This episode was easily the stronger of the two, as it provided a lot of thoughtful commentary on social media and the pros and cons of finding fame online. Without going too deep into spoilers, this episode focuses on the intriguing premise of Penny becoming an influencer. Thankfully, episode two feels a lot closer to the original series and gave me hope that Louder and Prouder will respect the original’s framework while addressing modern issues that face American teenagers.
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Still, this is the first episode of a series that has been off the air for nearly two decades, so a bit of this is understandable I just hope that future episodes will not take such a heavy-handed approach to pop culture references.
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Whether it was references to trendy songs from the last several years or incredibly cheesy TikTok slang, the attempts at modern hipness fell flat. Most notably, the first installment of the two-episode premiere had so many instances that screamed “hey, look, we’re in the 2020s now!” that it was more annoying than genuine. Louder and Prouder is still funny and goofy, but also very much set in current times – so much so that it became overbearing.
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Yet, early impressions tell me she won't just be another carbon copy of that wealthy bully, but rather someone to challenge Penny in ways that have the potential to question her perspective and moral compass. While it is still too early to tell how important Maya will become and what her dynamic with Penny will be throughout the series, based on the two episodes made available to critics, it appears she may take on more of that frenemy role that was once LaCienega’s. These new additions fit naturally into the show’s world and help usher in that modern spin that the revival is going for. That said, we are introduced to some entirely new characters, such as Maya Lebowitz-Jenkins (Keke Palmer) and her brother, KG (“A Boogie” Dubose).