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James Bland & Vanessa Baden Kelly via giantstheseries IG |
By Sharee Silerio
Have you ever watched a show that depicted your life story so accurately that you thought it was about you? No? Me either. But there is a web series on YouTube that comes very close, and it’s called “Giants.”
Kelly, who has appeared in many of our favorite childhood shows on Nickelodeon, from “Keenan and Kel,” to “Gullah Gullah Island” and “My Brother and Me,” plays Journee and writes for the series.
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Via Vanessa’s IG |
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photo via James IG |
If you haven’t watched the series, you must! It’s authentic, exhilarating, and accurately depicts the struggle to find one’s way in life, love and self. From mental illness to survival, sexual identity, relationships, careers, dreams, obstacles and the beauty of life in the midst of such pain, it leaves no door locked. Check out the series trailer below:
It literally feels like you’re watching someone’s diary unfold before your eyes. The first season of “Giants,” which premiered in 2017, has over 800,000 views and counting. The current and second season premiered last month, with new episodes available to stream every Wednesday.
Watch the first season on YouTube now, then catch up on season two here. This is a series you don’t want to miss. Congratulations to James and Vanessa on this amazing accomplishment, and best wishes!

Sharee Silerio is a St. Louis-based freelance writer, Film and TV writer-producer, and blogger. When she isn’t creating content for The Root or The St. Louis American, she enjoys watching drama/sci-fi/comedy movies and TV shows, writing faith and self-love posts for SincerelySharee.com, relaxing with a cup of chai tea, crafting chic DIY event décor, and traveling. Review her freelance portfolio at ShareeSilerio.com then connect with her on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.