High Fidelity
High Fidelity

High Fidelity

2020TV ShowCanceled1 SeasonEnglish

Rob Brooks, a female record store owner in the rapidly gentrified neighborhood of Crown Heights, Brooklyn revisit past relationships through music and pop culture, while trying to get over her one true love.

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IMDb6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes88%
Metacritic77/100
Google Users82%
Director: Nick Hornby, Veronica West, Sarah KucserkaGenres: Comedy, Drama, Music

Plot Summary

The series reimagines the iconic novel and film with a female protagonist navigating life and relationships through the lens of music. Rob Brooks, a record store owner in a quickly gentrifying neighborhood of New York City, revisits her past loves and heartbreaks. She uses her extensive knowledge of music and pop culture to understand her romantic history and the present.

Critical Reception

The series received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its charm, soundtrack, and updated take on the original story, particularly Zoë Kravitz's performance. However, some critics felt it didn't quite capture the magic of the 2000 film and struggled to find its own distinct voice.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its stylish presentation and addictive soundtrack.
  • Zoë Kravitz's performance as the music-obsessed record store owner was a standout.
  • Reimagines the story with a fresh, modern perspective but sometimes struggles to differentiate itself.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the series' soundtrack, relatable characters, and modern twist on the beloved story, with many appreciating the strong female lead. Some viewers found the plot less engaging than the original film.

Fun Fact

Zoë Kravitz, who stars as the series' protagonist, is the daughter of Lenny Kravitz and Lisa Bonet, who both starred in the 2000 film adaptation of 'High Fidelity'.

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drystyx

drystyx

This is boring. 3/10 is my rating for snooze fest movies, because they may cure Insomnia and because they can't keep you awake long enough to be depressing enough for 1/10 or 2/10. This is supposed to be a comedy, but I never saw or heard...