What happens when the government grants a tier-3 cannabis grow license to an illicit marijuana dealer? What happens when a bon vivant like Kevin suddenly becomes a ‘legitimate’ businessman? What will this process look like?
Grow Op is a web series for those who are winging it.
EpisodeΒ 1 – I Wanna Make A Reality TV Show
The first episode of the seriesΒ introduces us to our main character and to the idea of developing a reality TV show of someone who doesnβt seem all that interested in participating. The opening moments give you a little bit of background on marijuana and how perspectives on the drug have changed, increasing the amount of users and making it a possibility for the legal cannabis industry to be worth over 30 billion dollars in the near future. Here weβre introduced to Crispin, a renowned figure in the cannabis industry, and to Charles, a filmmaker and weed lover who wants to document the ever expanding business of Cannabis. The snazzy cutting and comedic narration make the series an interesting watch, even if youβre not at all interested in the business of marijuana. Crazily enough, Grow Op seems more concerned with the people behind the plant than with the plant itself. The access that Charles has also provides interesting pieces of informationΒ for all kinds of viewers, giving you a deeper look into this giant business thatβs only just beginning.
Episode 2 – Kevinβs Life Is Kinda Awesome
This episode introduces us to Kevin, a marijuana dealer whose life changed abruptly the minute marijuana was legalized and started popping up everywhere. Kevin introduces an interesting conflict to the series, showing us something that most people donβt even talk about: The βbad sideβ of the legalization of marijuana and the βvictimsβ of this radical change. By giving us access to his child support issues and the fact that heβs almost broke, we sympathize with Kevin. Itβs hard not to feel bad for a guy whose business model changed abruptly and who now has to try to figure out ways to sell his usual stuff for a much lower price. The episode also explains the types of marijuana licenses that are distributed, which change depending on the state youβre in and are super hard to get. In Kevinβs case, he lucked out and got one. Now the question is, what can he do with it?
Episode 3 – Smells Likeβ¦
The third episode brings back Crispin and his discomfort with the fact that Charles wants to follow him around, forcingΒ him be the star of his reality web series. The comedic banter between them and their differing opinions make for fun viewing, but the episode also providesΒ some interesting information fromΒ the minds of cannabis users who live in legalized states. Charles explains that real weed lovers still want to get their marijuana the old fashioned way, with their trusty dealer, due to the fact that itβs more accessible and you donβt have to deal with any of the new dispensariesβ obstructions. Kevin and Crispin meet, and their differences are clear from the get go. Itβs an interesting encounter between the promising future of the marijuana business, and with the past illegitimate version of it, which will never ever be the way it was.