Queenie is an uplifting tale of a 25-year-old woman named Queenie Jenkins, who is living in London, United Kingdom. Notably, she is a young woman of Jamaican British heritage.

While residing in this multi-ethnic and multicultural metropolitan city of the UK, Queenie (Dionne Brown) is trying hard to fit in, besides finding her joy and self-worth. Therefore, in the series, we find her caught between two sets of diverse cultures and not completely belonging to either. This show is based on the “Queenie” novel by Candice Carty-Williams.

‘Queenie’ Is A Touching Feminine Tale About Knotty Relationships

Trailer: Queenie (Season 1/2024) Series

“Welcome to this insight of what Queenie is thinking, and why. Writing this novel kind of felt easy in ways because so many of the ways that me and my Black female friends think, and our experiences, came pouring out. In a way, writing it was a cathartic, often painful, often funny journey, and it’s my pleasure to show you some of the ways that I think, and how being a Black woman has shaped me, and in turn, Queenie. Though, we are very different people. Please remember that, I beg of you.“

Candice Carty-Williams – the author of Queenie | Goodreads

Spoiler Free Review: Queenie (Season 1/2024) Series

The storyline/plotline/synopsis/summary

Queenie Jenkins, a young Jamaican Black woman, is employed at a Daily Reader. In her professional as well as personal life, she is consistently pressured to compare herself to her white middle-class peers. After a tumultuous breakup with her long-term white boyfriend, she seeks comfort in all the wrong places, including several hazardous men who occupy her thoughts but fail to affirm her self-worth. As she navigates from one dubious choice to another, she begins to question various complicated life decisions that she has made in her life – all of the questions that today’s woman must grapple with in a world trying to provide the answers for her.

We liked this dramatic tale told from a strong black woman’s perspectives

The protagonist is a Black Jamaican woman living in a predominantly white society in Britain. She is an opinionated and strong-willed young lady. Therefore, it was fascinating to see a powerful woman’s perspectives onscreen. She articulated the Blacks’ point of view of Blacks smartly, while she grappled with racial and feminine issues in this contemporary dramatic tale. Also, this show cleverly delves into the kind of (peer, family, societal, & cultural) pressure being applied to present-day women, in London.

Moreover, we witness young Black adult women like her facing important issues in their personal and professional lives in this perceptive tale. To elaborate further, it also delves into intricate matters like – love, friendship, broken family, peer pressure, complicated relationships, mental health concerns, etc. So, in a way, this series compels its viewers to undertake an emotional rollercoaster ride into the complex life of the principal character.

Actress Dionne Brown has portrayed Queenie poignantly

The troubled character of the protagonist was a demanding role, and the actress Dionne Brown portrayed her poignantly. In her short journey in a young life, she found a way to learn about managing convoluted relationships. Despite so many problems in life, her optimistic outlook towards life did not change a bit. As the phrase goes, improvement begins with the ‘I’. And this is how a brave heroine rebuilds her life again. Her character arc is great – from heartbreak to finding new meaning and joy in life.

We last saw actress Dionne Brown playing the role of DC Chloe Summers in the Criminal Record (2024) series.

We also enjoyed watching its ensemble cast comprising – Bellah (Kyazike Mayagenda), Samuel Adewunmi (Frank Ssebendeke II), Tilly Keeper (Darcy Pike), Llewella Gideon (Grandmother Veronica), Joseph Marcell (Grandfather Wilfred), Michelle Greenidge (Maggie Jenkins), Cristale De’Abreu (Diana Jenkins), etc. Then, we also learned about Jamaican culture. And how Jamaican people are still caught between two diverse cultures in Britain.

Incidently, this show also reminded us of famous Jamaican cricketers whom we always admired, allow us to name a few - Michael Holding, Chris Gayle, Courtney Walsh, Jeffrey Dujon, etc. 

The conclusion

Just like the famous Jamaican cricketers named above, this Jamaican series entertained us immensely. We loved the positive ending of season 1 of the series.

Now we hope to see more of Queenie (Dionne Brown), please.

Rating:

FM Rating

3.55/5

Key Details:

Genre	Drama
Original Language	English (UK)
Season	First (1st) Season
Episodes	Eight (8) Episodes
Creator	Candice Carty-Williams (This series is based on her novel)
Writers	Candice Carty-Williams, Natasha Brown, Ryan Calais Cameron, Yolanda Mercy & Thara Popoola
Directors	Joelle Mae David & Makalla McPherson
Cast	Dionne Brown (Queenie Jenkins), Bellah (Kyazike Mayagenda), Samuel Adewunmi (Frank Ssebendeke II), Tilly Keeper (Darcy Pike), Llewella Gideon (Grandmother Veronica), Joseph Marcell (Grandfather Wilfred), Michelle Greenidge (Maggie Jenkins), Cristale De’Abreu (Diana Jenkins), Elisha Applebaum (Cassandra Stone), Ayesha Antoine (Sylvie Jenkins), Nyah Majaliwa (Young Queenie), Tom Forbes (Ted Noman), Sally Phillips (Gina Hargadon), etc.
Network	Hulu, Disney+Hotstar

Poster:

Spoilers Alert: Summary of 8 Episodes

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Poster and Featured Image of the Queenie (Season 1/2024) Series are courtesy of Hulu & Disney+Hotstar.