I appreciate that this is a story centered around females and queerness, being a queer female myself. However, it is important to highlight the lack of racial diversity - which regardless of the original story could be adapted to be more inclusive today.
The 90s vibe is cute but not very convincing for some reason. The main actors are also unfortunately pretty bad. I get that it's their first time acting so I avoided giving a 5 rating, but their lack of emotional range/expression really contrasted strongly with other cast members who were clearly experienced.
Also, whoever adapted this book into a screenplay could have done a better job at avoiding consistent dullness. There was no sense of buildup or tension; every storyline and interaction felt like it was just skimming the surface.
A soundtrack would have definitely aided in setting the tone of different scenes. This is where adding 90s tracks can assist in creating a more-convincing time period by playing into the nostalgia factor.
Honestly, I would be surprised if this ran for another season. If it does, I hope the cast and crew can reflect on what needs to be improved to make it a more immersive experience. Fingers crossed.
The 90s vibe is cute but not very convincing for some reason. The main actors are also unfortunately pretty bad. I get that it's their first time acting so I avoided giving a 5 rating, but their lack of emotional range/expression really contrasted strongly with other cast members who were clearly experienced.
Also, whoever adapted this book into a screenplay could have done a better job at avoiding consistent dullness. There was no sense of buildup or tension; every storyline and interaction felt like it was just skimming the surface.
A soundtrack would have definitely aided in setting the tone of different scenes. This is where adding 90s tracks can assist in creating a more-convincing time period by playing into the nostalgia factor.
Honestly, I would be surprised if this ran for another season. If it does, I hope the cast and crew can reflect on what needs to be improved to make it a more immersive experience. Fingers crossed.