After watching a few episodes, it was great, and then the interview part is significant, too, because they show their real feelings and struggles. But it went off track and heavily focused on one person, Alexa. As for others, they indeed show their emotion and being real, but sadly they are put aside for one person, Alexa. It's on the production team to make it better, and those people involved in it deserve the same attention. Hopefully that the production team will improve on this issue next season.
20 Reviews
A Little Disappointing
Mehki_Girl15 October 2020
Warning: Spoilers
We're older and this is mostly young people doing young people stuff. Partying, dating, gossiping, backstabbing, breaking up, getting back together.
I really thought it would be about college life. I might finish the series, but maybe when I'm in the mood to watch signing.
There's lots of cover music to add zip. The (actors? Students? Participants?) Are all physically attractive. So far no women of color.
The interviews are probably the most interesting for insight.
My husband take was - they sign fast! We sign all day at home. My eyes didn't know where to look. The signing? Read the captions? Do both? My eyes were all over the place! Lol!
Basically, this gets the young adult shallow treatment. I haven't learned anything I didn't already know. Maybe just reinforcement (the caste system in Deaf culture)
I really thought it would be about college life. I might finish the series, but maybe when I'm in the mood to watch signing.
There's lots of cover music to add zip. The (actors? Students? Participants?) Are all physically attractive. So far no women of color.
The interviews are probably the most interesting for insight.
My husband take was - they sign fast! We sign all day at home. My eyes didn't know where to look. The signing? Read the captions? Do both? My eyes were all over the place! Lol!
Basically, this gets the young adult shallow treatment. I haven't learned anything I didn't already know. Maybe just reinforcement (the caste system in Deaf culture)
90210 for deaf people
taedirish30 October 2020
Out of absolute boredom, I ran across this show (being billed as a documentary) however it was less documentary and more of a reality show about a group of deaf students who spend all their time instagramming and sleeping around.
I imagine the producers searched for the most attractive group they could find and then asked them to talk about their sex lives, which seem to consist of a rotation of sleeping with one another, except for the one bisexual girl and her lesbian gf.
I watched the entire season, hoping it would get better but it was entirely more of the same, just a group of 20yr olds drinking, screwing around, and eating ramen noodles.
Most the females were fairly attractive, with the exception of the one "elite" blonde who looked entire like a stripper in training.
If you're looking for actual information on deaf culture, this is NOT the place to find it.
Definitely NOT a documentary
mraaro21 October 2020
I found this in Netflix's documentary section because deaf culture fascinates me. I quickly found out, however, that this is a reality show, not a documentary. The filmmakers seems to go out of their way to simplify relationships between students (mainly by focusing on just 5-6 students in a school of 1000) and enhancing the drama between them.
That being said, the characters the students play are interesting, and I ended up watching the whole season. I also learned about deaf culture, though my time would probably have been better spent just watching Cheyenna's Youtube videos.
That being said, the characters the students play are interesting, and I ended up watching the whole season. I also learned about deaf culture, though my time would probably have been better spent just watching Cheyenna's Youtube videos.
Party college
elsiejanecorena16 October 2020
Great Reality TV
Erik_Stone13 October 2020
Is this accurate of the deaf, college community? Kinda, but no, it's not any more accurate than the rest of the hearing, community that you see on reality tv.
Is it fun to watch? Yes. It's great reality tv, and I hope these kids had a lot of fun and got paid well.
The best part, is that these, reality tv stars, are able to act better than many other reality tv stars. Their body language is wonderful to watch.
The sexual intrigue, is great and well done.
Is it fun to watch? Yes. It's great reality tv, and I hope these kids had a lot of fun and got paid well.
The best part, is that these, reality tv stars, are able to act better than many other reality tv stars. Their body language is wonderful to watch.
The sexual intrigue, is great and well done.
Deaf dating reality show
joey_k-7406010 October 2020
The title is misleading in that it's supposed to be a documentary on the deaf college life. But this entire series is on dating. College is not all dating. What about your major, your job, your goals, etc...?
I couldn't finish the entire series because it was getting tiresome dealing with the topic of dating.
I couldn't finish the entire series because it was getting tiresome dealing with the topic of dating.
Disappointed (in the reviews)
ajlutts12 October 2020
A reality show about students at Gallaudet University shouldn't be treated this way. Whether or not you liked the people they chose to cast, it won't change anything about it now. Obviously they aren't going to focus on things like their major and what they do for work. It's a REALITY SHOW. We know it's not all real, it can't be. But for everyone to get mad about it being focused on dating and showing the people who suck, just watch something else. It's for entertainment, as well as to educate people about what it is like being deaf. They're all in their 20s, and they do normal things that people their age do. The reasoning for these other reviews are just dumb- to put it bluntly. If you don't want to watch a reality show, then why did you? Yes, it has its flaws, but in the end it's a fun show and these other reviews should obviously just stick to animal planet or a nice college lecture on Youtube. Clearly, they missed the point. The editors and film crew had to pick interesting parts of these students lives while filming for however long they did. They aren't going to show them doing homework every night, or their conversations with professors. They're gonna show the drama because, as I already said numerous times, the show is meant to entertain people.
As a reality show, it's a quick watch and pretty entertaining. They focused on a couple characters more than others and they could've improved on that, but how does anyone expect them to improve on it if they only watch a couple episodes and rate it one star?
As a reality show, it's a quick watch and pretty entertaining. They focused on a couple characters more than others and they could've improved on that, but how does anyone expect them to improve on it if they only watch a couple episodes and rate it one star?
From a view of a Deaf student
8misaru830 January 2022
I felt curious. Because, in the pandemic, I watched the series when I was an international special student in the university undergraduate program. I was right there yet I didn't know what look like normal Gallaudet. The off-campus life of Gallaudet university was an interesting experience for me. But the movies only spotted the personal lives of some students. I didn't understand why named "Deaf U." I think it must be named "Deaf S" or something which shows these movies are stories of young Deaf people. Not stories of Deaf university. A lot of reality shows follow demand so they tend to be secular. The series is no different. The aspects to be evaluated for me about the series are many young students accepted to join and show their lives.
It could have been a great docu series
cazootje11 October 2020
... but instead it wasn't even clear if it was with actual real people or fake with actors. The way it was set up was weird. And the focus on dating is bizarre, why not focus on the rest of university life? I wasn't able to watch it beyond the two bros in the gym discussing female classmates like they were pieces of meat.
But yay for deaf representation in film? #missedopportunity
But yay for deaf representation in film? #missedopportunity
Less Docuseries, More Reality TV
ayyxelle14 October 2020
People expecting this to be a typical documentary series are bound to be a little disappointed. This was clearly catered to a hearing audience to bring in more ratings and hopefully more seasons. However, reality TV bashing aside, it was a great show. It was fun, fast paced, and a little emotional. All of the cast members are so relatable, and they're what make the show worth watching. Although it could have been a little more inclusive (international Deaf students, black Deaf women, more "Elite" Deaf POC) that leaves room for new opportunities for future seasons with new cast members. This is a great show to try and get more people to start talking and becoming more educated on Deaf culture.
Jersey Shore in sign
tyguy710 October 2020
Could have been great but was just Dating While Dead
denisehyde-610-76848412 October 2020
I was so excited for this docuseries. Living right outside DC, I'm familiar with Gallaudet and the city. But it was shallow, plodding and just downright uninteresting. And what was with "The Elites"? Probably something also shallow and ridiculous but I wish they would have addressed it more. I wish they would have put a bigger finish on the end but maybe they are hoping for a 2nd season. Doubt I'll be watching.
Really nice show that changes the way you think
keren_91110 October 2020
I really like this show, after 5 minutes you forget they are Deaf and mute and that's the beauty of the show, it makes you see beyond and removes all the prejudice you had.
They're life are just regular college life. I loved all the characters beside Alexa.
Not good at all
charlariz16 October 2020
Warning: Spoilers
The editing seems so random? The scenes just jumps to the next scene and back. The casts should have presented themselves at the beginning, but they didn't so we don't really know who they are and what their hobbies is, etc.
There are not many races represented in this show. It's too much focus on Alexa.. it should have been called "The Alexa Show". I can see that the casts are being forced to talk about their feelings, they seem so uncomfortable with it so watching them feels so awkward. I wish I saw more LGBTQ representatives, but it was just two persons. The bullying.. the elites are trashing members of their own community.
There should be a warning that the show has topics that could harm someone's mental health in the beginning, but there was none.
I thought that this show would succeed, but unfortunately not. Our community doesn't approve this show.
There are not many races represented in this show. It's too much focus on Alexa.. it should have been called "The Alexa Show". I can see that the casts are being forced to talk about their feelings, they seem so uncomfortable with it so watching them feels so awkward. I wish I saw more LGBTQ representatives, but it was just two persons. The bullying.. the elites are trashing members of their own community.
There should be a warning that the show has topics that could harm someone's mental health in the beginning, but there was none.
I thought that this show would succeed, but unfortunately not. Our community doesn't approve this show.
Pretty disappointing
Eleny119 August 2021
I thought it would be a wholesome dating show. But it ended up like jersey shore.
Not really my thing.
There wear some interesting storylines but you didn't really get to see it.
It was all about Alexa's wild adventure. She was a little to full of herself...
Not really my thing.
There wear some interesting storylines but you didn't really get to see it.
It was all about Alexa's wild adventure. She was a little to full of herself...
Wack.
lucaskbrowne11 October 2020
The show was pretty wack. Especially the part where they absolutely flamed the waiter for putting a bottle of water between them on the table. He seemed really nice and handsome. This is basically a low quality reality show with a cast that happens to be deaf. Pretty vapid and stupid over all. But at least there's deaf representation in trash media now. Progress of a kind I suppose.
Not a documentary
buttabiscuit10 April 2021
This is a reality show about deaf college students crushing on each other and sleeping around. The soundtrack overlapping each scene is distracting and wack. There are not a lot of POC represented in this series; however, there are two black guys who seem to be interested in dating the white girls on campus. Most of the guys are interseted in one of the main characters, Alexa. I wasted my time watching this mess.
Very painful to watch
Sbusanic-237-95388728 January 2021
Avoid!
xmontyxshx21 November 2023
If you're are hoping of a documentary then please avoid and do not waste time on such boring filth! Agreed and thought as episodes went on expected it better NOT. Deaf casts amazing no doubt. Storyline purely based on dating lifestyle. Don't know what the producers were thinking on its target audience. Partying, drinking gossiping, dating, flirting... Happens only at this place, deary me.
Needed more focus on experience, emphasis, pros and cons of Gallaudet University. For sure it'll provide substantial, considerable awareness those pondering of applying or are studying in the campus. In turn will uplift the Deaf community. Apart from the elites what else?
Needed more focus on experience, emphasis, pros and cons of Gallaudet University. For sure it'll provide substantial, considerable awareness those pondering of applying or are studying in the campus. In turn will uplift the Deaf community. Apart from the elites what else?
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