I Am Not Okay with This (2020)

I Am Not Okay with This is a darkly funny, emotionally charged coming-of-age series about Sydney, a cynical and awkward teen who’s trying to survive high school while grappling with family tensions, confusing sexuality, and strange, dangerous powers that begin to surface. The show blends teen drama and deadpan comedy with supernatural elements, following Sydney as her frustration, grief, and desire for control spill into alarming and unpredictable physical outbursts. Watching it, you’ll get a bruise-and-glue mix of raw teenage feeling and pulpy fantasy: sharp, often wry dialogue, painfully relatable social awkwardness, and tense, cinematic moments where ordinary objects and minor slights turn into sudden, destructive events. The pacing moves briskly between small, funny scenes of school life and more intense sequences that explore how anger and isolation can feel uncontrollable. The visual style and soundtrack lean indie and modern, enhancing both the humor and the unease. Expect character-driven storytelling more than superhero spectacle: the heart of the show is Sydney’s inner life — her friendships, first loves and identity questions — and how those emotions manifest in a way she can’t yet explain. It’s equal parts cringe-comedy and emotional drama with a supernatural hook, best for viewers who like messy, introspective teen stories with a strange, edgy twist.

Actors: Sophia Lillis, Wyatt Oleff, Sofia Bryant

Genres: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

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