“One Day” and “The Creative World”
If you’ve been living under a rock you may not have heard about / watched / conversed about the “One Day” TV series based on the David Nicholls novel.
One Day | Official Trailer | Netflix (youtube.com)
I love the “Starter for Ten" novel and film. I enjoyed the “One Day” film but I wasn’t sure if I’d enjoy the “One Day” series.
I mean, how does a film spanning less than 2 hours translate into a series stretching to 14 TV episodes? Yes, 14 episodes!
Well, for me it translated into something meaningful. It also reminded me what a precarious tightrope people working in the creative world walk on.
My initial foray into the early episodes was enjoyable however, it was further on I admitted I was sold on the series and that inevitably I’d watch it in its entirety over one weekend (though not “One Day”).
What came through for me while watching Ambika Mod and Leo Woodall bring “Emma” and “Dexter” to life was how fragile and vulnerable we feel when giving ourselves to a creative profession.
The times when you put yourself forward for a job but don’t get it.
The times when that unhelpful “imposter” sneaks in your head.
The times when you almost give up but you keep going.
I found that connection with the characters as they reminded me of my own fragility.
Because I recall moments which changed the path I’ve taken in life.
The epic soundtrack only added to my complete immersion in the story.
Working as a creative so often you find yourself creating alone, of course you work with others to bring your skills together but fundamentally it can feel like you are alone.
No matter how successful someone may seem, how amazing they may be, everyone feels that vulnerability and fragility, which the “One Day” series illustrated perfectly for me.
And if the number of tears I shed after watching the mesmerising flashback sequence at the end is anything to go by, I’d say the series achieved everything it set out to.
A great watch which encapsulates the rollercoaster of life and the creative world,