that scene when they're out drinking, and that white chick randomly asks her that question like she's a reporter tagging along, prompting kima to tell us a story. THAT's the scene that makes me cringe/laugh in season one because it happens right before she get's shot. "let's get to know kima right quick before we shoot her." it feels so forced and amateurish compared to all the great tv we had just witnessed. Simon is so embarrassed about that flashback in the first episode but if there's anything he should feel that way about it's this corny shit.

that said i had no real problem with her acting. the scene you're talking about is from the pilot. i'd cut her a little slack lol.