In a world where inflation bites harder and landlords don’t wait, One of Them Days is a breath-of-fresh-air buddy comedy that captures the anxiety, hustle, and hilarity of modern-day survival. Directed by Lawrence Lamont and written by Syreeta Singleton, the Netflix original stars the ever-versatile Keke Palmer and music sensation SZA in her acting debut as two best friends caught in a chaotic nine-hour mission to save their home.
Dreux (Keke Palmer) and Alyssa (SZA) are roommates barely scraping by in Los Angeles. When Alyssa’s sketchy boyfriend gambles away their rent money, the duo find themselves facing eviction by nightfall. With just a few hours to come up with $1,500, they plunge into a city-wide hustle from donating blood and selling sneakers to navigating exes and pawnshops. Every turn introduces new challenges, hilarious encounters, and heart-tugging moments, painting an all-too-familiar picture of what it means to be broke and Black in America.
Unlike many slapstick comedies, One of Them Days has real stakes. The rent isn’t just a plot device it’s a metaphor for the daily financial anxieties faced by millions. The film doesn’t shy away from poking fun at payday loan scams, gentrification, and the gig economy, while still delivering belly laughs.
