I Am Not Okay With This
By Sophia Fineza
High school series don’t normally show the awkward interactions we have with each other or the weird thoughts we have when we’re alone. I Am Not Okay With This presents all of these moments with the acute amount of awkward silence and weird ideas. It has teenagers that are actually relatable, unlike the literal adults playing teens in shows like Riverdale or Glee. Sydney’s reaction to her powers is the same reaction that me or any of my friends would have.
logline: As she struggles to move past the suicide of her father, Sydney Novak has to deal with her strained relationship with her mother, her changing sexuality, her friendships and possible relationships, along with the fact that she’s suddenly able to control things telepathically.
My favorite characters:
Wyatt Oleff as Stanley Barber - stan is hilarious. He never failed to make me laugh throughout the whole season. also, he has impeccable style.
Sophia Lillis as Sydney Novak - i love how relatable syd is. sophia lillis’s delivery on syd’s diary entries and inner thoughts are just perfect.
Sophia Tatum as Jenny Tuffield - i wish there was more of jenny!! she was so interesting and badass. hopefully she shows up more in season 2!
This show is rated TV-MA. Here’s why:
Sexual References
Violence and Gore
Profanity
Smoking
Fun Fact: This series is based on a graphic novel by Charles Forsman.
Where to Watch: Netflix
Number of Seasons: 1