In order to become a popstar, a queer brown boy with a huge voice is doing everything he can. Told by the queer trans femme that boy becomes, looking back on how and why that dream was never realized.
Where to Watch How to Fail as a Popstar • Season 1
8 Episodes
The Popstar
E1
The PopstarIn 1997 Edmonton, 15-year-old Vivek has never quite felt like he fit in but hearing a pop song leads to discovering his dream…and his voice.
The Judge
E2
The JudgeLike all pop icons, Vivek’s journey to superstardom starts at the mall!
The Producer
E3
The ProducerVivek’s dream of pop stardom comes with a hefty price and a struggle to articulate his vision while working with a hotshot producer.
The Call
E4
The CallVivek’s debut album gets him his ticket out of Edmonton! But first he needs to find a way to tell his mom he’s moving to Toronto.
The Manager
E5
The ManagerAre Vivek’s new manager’s industry know-how, connections, and guidance worth living with her mercurial mood swings and abusive behaviour?
The Sisters
E6
The SistersVivek takes control!
The Record Deal
E7
The Record DealAfter the Tegan and Sara tour, Vivek’s music career has accelerated to Paris and a French record label in 2006 – but do their plans align with Vivek’s dream?
The Failure
E8
The FailureHer 40th birthday leads Vivek, now a successful author and creative writing teacher in Edmonton, to reflect on her failure as a popstar.
