In a culture of dying Bohemianism and rising Hipster personas, it can be hard to find a piece of work that pokes fun at the organic-eating, Pitchfork-subscribing "nonconformists". (I put nonconformists in quotes because Hipsters like to say they are not mainstream when in fact, they kind of are.) And Hipsters irritate me, so when I saw this on Netflix I was like, "Bring it!"
Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein star as a huge array of characters, switching personas frequently per episode. The setting is Portland, Oregon, also known as the Hipster Mecca. This show covers everything Hipster-related, from organic farming to obscure gatherings and nontraditional weddings to feminist bookstores. Armisen and Brownstein work wonderfully together and are absolutely hilarious, especially when combined with guest stars like Steve Buscemi. This show would work great as an SNL skit, but is fully capable of carrying its own weight as a TV show. The entire premise is thoroughly entertaining and brought a huge smile to my face. Look out, Hipsters; here comes Portlandia!
Rating: 9/10
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