All articles tagged with #sterlin harjo
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Vulture
The Lowdown is a character-driven noir series featuring Ethan Hawke as Lee Raybon, a quirky Tulsa-based truthseeker, blending regional specificity with a witty, textured world-building that explores themes of power, privilege, and resistance, all filtered through Harjo's distinct creative vision.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Vulture
Sterlin Harjo, co-creator and executive producer of the groundbreaking TV series Reservation Dogs, reflects on the show's three-season run and its impact on Native American representation in Hollywood. Harjo discusses the show's commitment to staying life-size and its focus on a community long ignored by the industry. He also shares his love for filmmaker Robert Altman and how Altman's style influenced the finale episode. Harjo emphasizes the importance of community and the need for Native American actors to have opportunities to showcase their comedic talents. The article explores the show's portrayal of spirituality and the humanization of characters like Fixico. Harjo concludes by discussing the show's unconventional storytelling approach in its final episodes, providing a glimpse into an alternate universe where talent and versatility win out.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Slate
Sterlin Harjo, co-creator of the FX series "Reservation Dogs," discusses the show's full-circle ending and the characters' decisions in the final episode. The finale explores themes of life, love, death, and community as the Rez Dogs navigate grief and make choices about their future on the reservation. Harjo intended to create a show about community, with Willie Jack emerging as a central character who learns how to care for her community. The finale emphasizes the importance of taking care of one another and saying "I love you" in moments of change and goodbye. The show's focus on grief and loss reflects the high stakes and universal truths of rural communities.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Vulture
The series finale of "Reservation Dogs" marks the end of a radical era in post-prestige television, as the show closes the circle on the Rez Dogs' journey and explores themes of growth, healing, and community. The dramedy, led by Native American creatives, stands out as a singular work of art in a TV landscape dominated by franchises and marquee dramas. However, the future of shows like "Reservation Dogs" and the small moment for Native storytelling on TV remains uncertain amidst industry strikes, mergers, and a shift towards safe IP pitches.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Rolling Stone
Sterlin Harjo, co-creator of the Indigenous teen comedy series "Reservation Dogs," explains why he chose to end the show after its third season. Harjo believes that the show's coming-of-age story had reached a natural conclusion and wanted to give room for the actors and writers to explore other projects. He emphasizes the personal and cultural significance of the show and expresses gratitude for the audience's response. Harjo also discusses the importance of representing Native culture and the challenges of finding Indigenous actors. He praises the talent and contributions of the show's four leads and explains why the show focused less on romantic relationships.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by IndieWire
Sterlin Harjo, the showrunner and co-creator of "Reservation Dogs," discusses the decision to end the show after Season 3, the impact of the series on Native representation, and potential spinoffs. Harjo explains that the characters' transitional period in their lives felt like a natural conclusion for the story, and he wanted to end it on their terms. He also addresses the lack of Emmy nominations for the show, the importance of compensating actors, and his thoughts on Martin Scorsese directing "Killers of the Flower Moon."