Awkwafina's Best Onscreen Roles To Date

YouTube's foray into original scripted programming didn't leave a massive footprint on the world of pop culture. The most popular show of this slate, "Cobra Kai," didn't even become a sensation until it found a new home on Netflix. But YouTube's efforts did produce a handful of shows originating from famous artists. Exhibit number one is "Weird City," an anthology sci-fi show co-created by Oscar-winning screenwriter Jordan Peele.

The fact that each episode of "Weird City" follows different occupants of the titular location allows for a plethora of famous faces to make special appearances. So it goes with Awkwafina, who appears as Charlotta in the show's finale, "Below." Ben Travers of IndieWire described this installment as "insanely meta," and praised Awkwafina's performance for "[fulfilling] the Chekhov's Gun concept with brutal nonchalance." As he further noted, "Most of the humor stems from breaking down expectations while acknowledging stereotypes, but it's also just goofy, off-the-wall, experimental TV." Given the type of humor this episode of "Weird City" aims for, Awkwafina's turn as Charlotta is a perfect fit.