Once again, Netflix has a new offering that puts Hoosiers front and center. Following in the footsteps of âStranger Thingsâ and âThe Prom,â âThe Upshawsâ is the latest Netflix original set in Indiana. Unlike the others, âThe Upshawsâ ditches the trend of using fictional Indiana towns and drops the show right in Indianapolis proper. The Indy connection is made even stronger with native son Mike Epps serving as both leading man and executive producer. Hereâs what you need to know before you tune in. What is âThe Upshaws?â âThe Upshawsâ feels like a bit of a throwback as soon as it starts. Itâs a multi-camera, laugh track-supported affair with episodes that come in just under 30 minutes.