Boyoyoyoying, boyoyoyoying, boyoyoyoying... *sheds tear* Coming off his directorial debut in Sorry to Bother You (2018), which achieved a cult following for its surrealist premise and imagery, Boots Riley released his series follow-up in I'm a Virgo. There are qualities from a filmmaking and production design standpoint you have to admire with the practicality of its visual effects, especially when dealing with a protagonist that is 13 feet tall. There are undoubtedly creative risks involved. The series starts strong due to its innocent coming-of-age, fish-out-of-water elements as a result of being sheltered from society. And Jharrel Jerome's character learning how to adapt to his community makes for some amusing moments (and some bizarre ones, too; for context without spoilers: Raiders). But it lost me when it shifted to more of an anti-capitalist critique at its forefront near the latter half of the series due to its overly preachy messaging. Even as a satire, it was relatively ineffective, although I can acknowledge its intentions. Also, as much as I adore Walton Goggins, he was severely miscast here as the Hero; maybe it is the less-than-opportunistic instances of not showing his natural charisma. A certain cameo in episode two that appears in a diner-like setting with a deadpan delivery would have been more suitable for the role. One other mention: I had no idea that the actress who portrayed the love interest with a unique ability of her own, Olivia Washington, was Denzel Washington's daughter!