I Am Not Okay with This Review

This story about a teenager struggling to make peace with her dad’s suicide, her sexuality, her differences with her mom and her seemingly bleak fate of being stuck in a small town all while navigating high school, might seem like a lot, but Sophia Lillis’s effortless portrayal of Sydney- a misfit and a wallflower, makes for an enticing experience.

Sydney’s journey takes an interesting turn when her emotions channel into supernatural abilities and she learns about her telekinetic powers. She is faced by the truth that she defies ‘normality’ in more ways than she is ready to believe. The episodes begin with Sydney narrating her entries from her diary in a voice over which cleverly draws the viewer in and evokes curiosity. The supporting characters are written just as well as the protagonist. The show follows a similar directorial style to Netflix's other teenage dramas like 'Sex Education' or 'The End Of The Fucking World' which is fresh, edgy and modern.

The series does a fine job when unfolding the story with well paced episodes and the season ends on a major cliff hanger. ‘I am not okay with this’ has the right amount of charm and mystery to keep you entertained.