“F Word” is a great series. The format of the series is laid back but at the same time the content presented in the videos is heavy. The series is deeply personal but also playful in the way it presents a lot of the content. One thing that stands out when I watch the series is how Nicole uses animation to share information. Animations are used throughout the series to do things video simply can’t, for example in the first episode when Nicole and Kristan share how they met and eventually settled in Oakland animation is used to give us a lot of information without taking up too much screen time in a short film series. In addition, Nicole’s use of animation adds to the laid back nature of the series.
It didn’t take more than a few minutes into the first episode for me to feel connected to Nicole and Kristan’s story. The human emotion portrayed in the series is so honest and relatable. The series allows us access to a deeply personal story, which I really appreciate. I have never had to experience the immense pressure this couple must be experiencing, but with every episode I find myself identifying more with them in different ways and I hope to see their story end happily for all parties involved.