For the past 467 days and counting, Nic Zicari has been on a mission: to get Netflix to notice his original queer TV series, Thank You, More Please. Armed with nothing but a passion for storytelling, a camera, and an unwavering belief in his voice, Zicari has posted a video every single day in an attempt to break through Hollywoods gatekeepersno agents, no connections, no safety net.And hes not stopping anytime soon.The series, which Zicari describes as a half-hour surrealist comedy about a neurotic gay man who sees the world through pop culture fantasy sequences, is deeply personal. Inspired by his own battles with depression and his love of pop culture, Thank You, More Please is both a cathartic creative outlet and a love letter to queer friendship, self-discovery, and the weird, wonderful lens through which many LGBTQ+ people navigate the world.I started writing Thank You, More Please at the darkest time of my life, Zicari says. After a suicide attempt, I wanted to find a way to make sense of the worldand find joy in the darkness. I decided to surrender to the universe, to trust that things could change.That philosophy forms the backbone of the shows narrative: a man rebuilding his life with the help of spiritual signs, pop culture escapism, and chaotic, comedic detours. Think Fleabag meets Crazy Ex-Girlfriendbut gayer, funnier, and with more one-night stands that end in an Uber Pool.From Trauma to TVZicari blends surrealism and humor to tackle topics like grief, connection, and mental health. Humor is the translator, he explains. It takes deeply personal, painful experiences and reframes them in a way thats easier to digest.Fantasy sequences allow the protagonist, played by Zicari himselfto dissociate from trauma and retreat into the safe haven of movies and television. But its not just a gimmick. These sequences reflect the internal struggle. They show how queerness, grief, and mental illness are processed through the lens of pop culture.Writing about depression and vulnerability isnt easy. When you open those wounds, you also open yourself to healing, he says. Youre telling yourself and others: I went through this. Maybe you did, too.A One-Man Marketing MachineWithout industry representation or a traditional production deal, Zicari took matters into his own hands. Inspired by Netflixs own disruptive origin story, he started building his audience onlineone video at a time.I tried every traditional route. Nothing worked. So I created my own path, Zicari says. Netflix saw the future of TV. Im betting the future of pitching shows can look like this.The gamble is paying off. Zicari now has over 12,000 followers and multiple viral videos with over a million views. The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, particularly from queer audiences hungry for authentic, non-trauma-based stories.Its been so rewarding to hear from people who say, This made me feel seen, Zicari shares. Thats why Im doing this. Not for the algorithm. Not to be an influencer. But to tell stories that bring joy to people like me.No Nepo Baby, No ProblemZicari makes it clear: hes not a nepo baby. He doesnt have famous parents or a Hollywood Rolodex. What he does have is grit, heart, and a mission to create stories where queerness is normalizednot a dramatic plot point, but a lived experience.I want to make shows where queer characters just existmessy, joyful, awkward, complex, he says. Where they get the romantic smooches. Where mental illness doesnt define them. Where the world is weird and beautiful and a little gay.Waiting for Netflix to Say YesDespite the attention online, Netflix hasnt respondedyet. But Zicari isnt dissuaded.As the Kierkegaard of our time, Lady Gaga, once said: There could be 100 people in the room he laughs. Netflix, give me 30 minutes. Let me show you why Im that one person.And if he ever does get that call? Zicari is already planning to use his platform to pay it forward.When this show gets made, he says, 15% of the cast and crew will be first-timerspeople getting their first shot in this industry. Because the door should be open for more of us.Advice for Creators Trying to Break InZicaris biggest piece of advice for fellow aspiring creators is simple: be yourself.Social media will try to convince you to change who you are to succeed, he says. But your voice is what makes your project special. Make stuff that makes you laugh, and the rest will fall into place.As for the future of Thank You, More Please, Zicari is still hopeful.I believe in this show. I believe in myself. And I know theres someone out there who will believe in it, too.Source