The power of humanity, even in the midst of a global pandemic and lockdown, is put on display in the first trailer for Netflix’s Social Distance.
The eight-part anthology series was filmed in the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, which ‘showcases the power of the human spirit in the face of uncertainty and isolation,’ according to the official series description (via Netflix).
The show is comprised of eight standalone episodes which is ‘told through a virtual lens and captures the unique emotional experience of being forced apart by circumstance’ while relying entirely on technology to connect to anyone.
Power: The power of humanity, even in the midst of a global pandemic and lockdown, is put on display in the first trailer for Netflix’s Social Distance
Video: The show is comprised of eight standalone episodes which is ‘told through a virtual lens and captures the unique emotional experience of being forced apart by circumstance’ while relying entirely on technology to connect to anyone
The trailer begins with shots of practically empty cities all over the world, including Los Angeles and Chicago.
The trailer then shows a number of different people logging on to various forms of video conferencing to connect with their friends and family.
One shot features characters played by Aijay Naidu (Office Space) connecting through video chat with another character played by Mike Colter (Luke Cage), with Colter saying he was just, ‘calling to say hi.’
Logging on: The trailer then shows a number of different people logging on to various forms of video conferencing to connect with their friends and family
Hi: One shot features characters played by Aijay Naidu (Office Space) connecting through video chat with another character played by Mike Colter (Luke Cage), with Colter saying he was just, ‘calling to say hi’
When Naidu asks if, ‘Everything is all right,’ Colter responds, ‘Yeah… I mean, no’ with a laugh.
There are also shots of several other characters checking in on each other through video conferencing, including a character played by Danielle Brooks (Orange Is the New Black) telling her young daughter to ‘kiss your face for me.’
Another sequence features a character named Uncle Tony (Miguel Sandoval) video chatting with several family members including Miguel (Oscar Nunez).
Uncle Tony: Another sequence features a character named Uncle Tony (Miguel Sandoval) video chatting with several family members including Miguel (Oscar Nunez)
While the family is happy to see him, they learn quickly that Uncle Tony is muted, as they try to instruct him how to unmute himself, though it doesn’t turn out so well.
They keep pointing down, indicating to click on the microphone icon on the bottom, but Uncle Tony takes it literally, going under his own desk.
Another shot reveals Mike Colter’s character is named Ike, as he tells a massive video conferencing support group that he is an alcoholic.
Under: They keep pointing down, indicating to click on the microphone icon on the bottom, but Uncle Tony takes it literally, going under his own desk
‘Do you know what it’s like when the only living thing you see all day is a houseplant?’ Ike asks, while showing off his plant.
The trailer showcases a number of characters doing various things to pass the time, including Ike playing the harmonica, while a working mom tries to stop her kid from knocking over a lamp.
Actors Dylan Baker and Becky Ann Baker, who have been married in real life since 1990, play a fictional couple who are seen arguing about work.
Plant: ‘Do you know what it’s like when the only living thing you see all day is a houseplant?’ Ike asks, while showing off his plant
Passing time: The trailer showcases a number of characters doing various things to pass the time, including Ike playing the harmonica, while a working mom tries to stop her kid from knocking over a lamp
Other scenes show a distraught husband seemingly quarantined from his wife, telling her, ‘you have to get better,’ and the exhausted wife replying, ‘I’m trying.’
Danielle Brooks’ character is seen saying that she doesn’t have childcare and school is closed so she is, ‘running out of options.’
Another scene features a young black man being told by an older black man that the younger’s generation, ‘thinks you discovered racism.’
Child: Danielle Brooks’ character is seen saying that she doesn’t have childcare and school is closed so she is, ‘running out of options’
Trying: Other scenes show a distraught husband seemingly quarantined from his wife, telling her, ‘you have to get better,’ and the exhausted wife replying, ‘I’m trying’
The trailer winds down with quick shots of several characters showing how they stay busy in quarantine, with Colter’s character saying, ‘When things get rough, I know I’ll be all right, because you’re all right here with me.’
The final shot features a much larger family shot with Miguel and Uncle Tony’s family, when they are ‘zoom bombed’ by a group of random dancing teens, ass the family is seemingly discussing funeral plans.
‘This is why we suggest the gold package,’ a young funeral home worker says, as the trailer comes to a close.
Social Distance premieres globally on Netflix October 15.
Gold package: ‘This is why we suggest the gold package,’ a young funeral home worker says, as the trailer comes to a close
Debut: Social Distance premieres globally on Netflix October 15