Ep 2. Model Moms

Produce Parker is a Canadian animation and comic series that is aired on Canadian television network Comedy. This show revolves around a young and ambitious woman named Parker Kovak who is determined to succeed as a producer in the TV industry. Produced by Breakthrough Entertainment, Producing Parker is a hilarious and witty show that showcases the struggles and challenges that Parker encounters while working in the production department of the fictional TV station Great WFP.

In the second episode of Season 1, titled Model Moms, Parker finds herself in a dilemma when she shoots a promotional video for a beauty contest aimed at middle-aged moms. The video is all set to air on Great WFP when soon after the shoot, Parker realizes that she has made a grave mistake. The moms participating in the beauty contest are not exactly thrilled with their portrayal in the video, and they are demanding that it be scrapped. Parker must find a way to make amends with the participants while still getting the video to air.

This episode focuses heavily on the theme of female empowerment, with Parker joining forces with the beauty contest participants to battle sexism and stereotypes in the TV industry. The moms in the contest were expecting the usual run-of-the-mill beauty contest, but Parker decided to twist the stereotype a bit by framing it as a celebration of middle-aged mothers who have dedicated their lives to raising their families.

As always, Parker's co-workers at Great WFP do not make things easy for her, with her boss, Dee, constantly micromanaging her, and the head of the newsroom, Douglas, bullying Parker into doing his bidding. Parker, however, is determined to get the video aired, and she sets out to prove that it can be an empowering and uplifting message for women everywhere.

There are several laugh-out-loud moments in this episode, such as when Parker is forced to undergo a beauty treatment to impress the moms. However, these moments are balanced by the underlying seriousness of the theme, especially with the way Parker witnesses first-hand how women are treated in the TV industry.

The animation for this episode is top-notch, with every character looking well-designed, and the backgrounds perfectly capturing the mood of the scenes. The voice acting is strong, especially with Martha MacIsaac's portrayal of Parker and Jayne Eastwood's portrayal of Dee.

Overall, Model Moms is a standout episode in the first season of Producing Parker. It is a perfect blend of humor and drama that effectively showcases the show's message of female empowerment. Parker's character is relatable, and viewers will find themselves rooting for her as she takes on the challenges presented to her in this episode. The animation and voice acting perfectly complement the script, making for a genuinely enjoyable viewing experience.