Witty and cringe-worthy, a high schooler navigates shifting friendships and the awkward earnestness of growing up.
Earnest, with dry wit. A comfort watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it is heavy.
Streaming on Prime Video.
Nothing past what an R promises: some innuendo or implied sex and no real violence.
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Two high school girls are best friends until one dates the other's older brother, who is totally his sister's nemesis.
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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