Just finished the 2nd season. The show is far from perfect, but given its short run time and expected subject matter, it's entertaining enough to keep you watching.
As far as issues... For starters, the show isn't all that funny. I noticed that I might let out a genuine laugh once an episode. Some of the attempted comedy seems too forced. Another thing that seems forced is attempting to include every possible cultural issue. The world should progress forward and I myself am a proud Democrat, so I applaud including marginalized groups and issues, but that doesn't mean that we have to forcefully insert every individual issue into a season. Just adding a subject to say you did it without barely touching it makes it feel unauthentic. It should be morally okay if you don't touch every single issue. That doesn't make you a "bad" or "insensitive" show. It makes you real.
As far as positives, Leighton's character arc has been very rewarding. She started as the rich, snobby girl and while she still carries those traits to some comedic fashion, she has now ended S2 as one of my favorite characters - finding herself and standing up for what she feels is right while also being a caring, suppressive friend. Her father's "Proud Gay Dad" shirt was one of those moments that did make me laugh btw.
Bella, on the other hand... She sucks. Hopefully she finds herself next season.
As far as issues... For starters, the show isn't all that funny. I noticed that I might let out a genuine laugh once an episode. Some of the attempted comedy seems too forced. Another thing that seems forced is attempting to include every possible cultural issue. The world should progress forward and I myself am a proud Democrat, so I applaud including marginalized groups and issues, but that doesn't mean that we have to forcefully insert every individual issue into a season. Just adding a subject to say you did it without barely touching it makes it feel unauthentic. It should be morally okay if you don't touch every single issue. That doesn't make you a "bad" or "insensitive" show. It makes you real.
As far as positives, Leighton's character arc has been very rewarding. She started as the rich, snobby girl and while she still carries those traits to some comedic fashion, she has now ended S2 as one of my favorite characters - finding herself and standing up for what she feels is right while also being a caring, suppressive friend. Her father's "Proud Gay Dad" shirt was one of those moments that did make me laugh btw.
Bella, on the other hand... She sucks. Hopefully she finds herself next season.