Charliesafari333

Rarely does a show stumble so spectacularly that it transcends the realm of bad entertainment and becomes an unintentional case study in sheer production chaos. This series-if one can even call it that-feels like the consequence of an absentee boss, where the cast and crew collectively decided professionalism was optional. Imagine a classroom with a substitute teacher no one respects, and you begin to scratch the surface of the disarray that unfolds onscreen.

From the outset, the glaring lack of polish is evident. Actors flub their lines, awkwardly glance into the camera, and often turn their backs as if they forgot which direction the lens is pointing. Moments that should clearly warrant reshoots seem to have been met with the collective sigh of "Forget it-just leave it in." It gives the impression that the production was riddled with relentless attempts to salvage scenes, only for the entire crew to eventually throw their hands up in exasperation and declare defeat.

The script? A cringeworthy tapestry of poorly chosen words and half-baked dialogue that induces secondhand embarrassment. The narrative flounders in a haze of clichés and baffling creative choices, leaving viewers perplexed as to how such a concept was ever greenlit. Even the acting feels like an afterthought, as if the showrunners specifically sought individuals with minimal talent to complement the shoddy writing.

Perhaps the most unsettling aspect is the show's portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters, which feels disingenuous to the point of discomfort. I watched this in the company of gay friends, and the collective reaction was one of palpable cringe. The representation teeters dangerously close to parody, almost as if straight writers were attempting to concoct an image of queerness that subtly reinforces negative stereotypes-whether intentionally or through sheer ignorance. The entire portrayal feels detached from the reality of queer experiences, leaving an impression of forced, misguided attempts at inclusion that ultimately alienate the very audience it seeks to represent.

It's difficult to determine whether the catastrophic writing and questionable character portrayals stem from incompetence or a deliberate attempt at satire gone terribly awry. Either way, the result is an affront to storytelling and representation alike. In truth, this show is not just bad-it's aggressively, unapologetically awful. Watching it feels less like passive entertainment and more like surviving an exercise in patience and fortitude.

If your goal is to witness a trainwreck in real-time, by all means, indulge. Otherwise, I recommend sparing yourself the agony and allowing this show to drift quietly into the abyss where forgotten programming belongs.

Standard Netflix lazy directors saying "oh yes this will trigger an emotional response here, and here" like it's a game now for them to just exemplify most of the surface layer concepts the story explains. It's very boring to watch this, as it's becoming apparent as a theme for Netflix to focus more on audience baiting rather than genuine engagement or engagement if the story. There are plenty of strong hints about where society is headed, and good creative metaphors representing the tipping point of intrusive societal conformity. There is emotional trauma baiting and ego confronting writing. It's also mentionable the wardrobe is inappropriate over adult for her age group and this is harmful exposure to younger audience. The end is atrocious, so corny and once again sounds like some film school people just learned writing tools previous generations have used and thought it was fun to create a "cheap tricks" film, should have been the title. Fail!