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Sort Of is a Canadian sitcom created by Bilal Baig and Fab Filippo that premiered on HBO Max and CBC in 2021. The series centers on Sabi Mehboob (played by Baig), a gender-fluid Pakistani-Canadian millennial who works as a bartender at an LGBTQ+ bookstore/bar and as a nanny for a young child. The show explores Sabi's navigation of their non-binary identity across different cultural and family contexts, including their traditional Pakistani parents. Notable for being one of the first Canadian series to feature a non-binary lead character, it has received multiple Canadian Screen Awards.

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Who is Sabi in Sort Of?

Sabi Mehboob, played by co-creator Bilal Baig, is a non-binary Pakistani-Canadian millennial living in Toronto. They divide their time between nannying, working at a queer bookstore and bar, and navigating expectations within their family.

Why does Sabi postpone moving to Berlin?

Sabi is preparing to leave Toronto when Bessy, the mother of the children they care for, is seriously injured. That crisis pulls Sabi back into the family's life and drives much of the first season.

How many seasons of Sort Of were made?

Sort Of concluded after three seasons, each built around eight short episodes. Its final season follows Sabi after their father's death and brings several family and relationship threads toward a deliberate ending.

Where was Sort Of originally shown?

The series premiered in Canada on CBC Television and CBC Gem in 2021. It was also distributed in the United States through HBO Max, later renamed Max.

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