I’m Lucy Kennedy, a young high school student who loves books and binge-watching movies and shows. When not out rollerskating, you’ll find me leafing through a novel or streaming my new favourite show – for which I then write reviews. You can check these out on Instagram @lucykennedybookreviews.
Netflix Series
I Am Not Okay With This
Rated R
Set, according to the creators, “any time from 1988 to 2006”, I Am Not Okay With This follows the story of Sydney Novak, a 17-year-old girl who’s just trying to get out of high school alive. Grieving the loss of her father while trying to navigate her sexuality and teenage years, Syd feels her emotions intensely and has anger issues that, she realises, trigger telekinetic powers. After witnessing the aftermath of those powers, Sydney’s strange neighbour, Stanley Barber, decides to help her handle them and explore their limits.
I Am Not Okay With This is one of my comfort shows. The kind you can watch over and over, not only because it’s familiar and funny, but also to appreciate its beauty. The show’s aesthetic – from lighting to costume to soundtrack – is refreshingly different and easily addictive, made even more so by the uniquely ambiguous time period. The series is based on a comic of the same name and was produced by the same people behind Stranger Things.
Unfortunately, Netflix has cancelled season two due to Covid, but even though only seven episodes of the show are available, it has still gathered a huge following. I’d recommend I Am Not Okay With This to anyone who’s a fan of Stranger Things or Stephen King’s IT. All in all, an amazing show that I thoroughly enjoyed.
4/5 stars
