The show has a persona that takes after its main character, deliberately so. Most episodes begin with some kind of poetic-sounding voiceover, probably reminiscent of Grey’s Anatomy or other shows I’ve caught bits and pieces of that use a character to tease out the main themes of a particular episode. Here, we have the main character stating how she views things, in a soothing and self-assured tone, with holistic language. Then we see her do something embarrassing and witness the awkwardness that ensues.
That’s not to say the meditative stuff is completely disregarded, though. In fact, it drives the aesthetic of the entire show, from the fades to white, the bright color palette, and the melodic soundtrack accompaniment. It’s a perspective that sees the darkness in the world around us, but makes a deliberate choice to focus on the positive, the silver linings if you will. There’s something beautiful about this view, even though it inherently teeters on the edge of utter delusion.
The pacing of the show is also one that takes its time, allowing the images and words to sink in, which is rare for a TV show. And at the same time, it’s not trying to preach anything. We’re not meant to adopt Amy’s philosophy obviously, because while it sounds nice when spoken in a soft-rock radio voice, we see her apply it and fail pretty miserably. Perhaps the only value it advocates is one of openness, refraining from hasty judgments, such as dismissing a person like Amy without getting to know what motivates them deep down.
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