This is not a horrible show. It's definitely got an addicting appeal if you like the drama and suspense. I'm not sure why people keep saying this "warns about the dangers of social media". There actually is very little about "social media" in the show, especially because a lot of the "sharing and posting" is actually done without the characters knowledge or permission. Yes, there is "texting" and "direct messaging" but there is very little about how much the characters actually share and post on "social media" - the dangers of technology? Yes. Social Media? Not really. Because, really, there is a difference.
Also, they don't seem to elaborate on some of the characters motivations for key choices - may be because when it comes down to it, teens are illogical. Also the writing sometimes strays away from the way teens actually speak. The acting is good but the dialog sometimes distracts from the emotions the actors are portraying.
The bullying seems unrealistic for this day in age. The show tries to portray this seedy teenage underbelly but ends up coming off as kids trying to emulate adults and bullies they saw in bad after school specials.
These are normal gripes for any show - but it still is good for entertainment and does show originality and promise.
Also, they don't seem to elaborate on some of the characters motivations for key choices - may be because when it comes down to it, teens are illogical. Also the writing sometimes strays away from the way teens actually speak. The acting is good but the dialog sometimes distracts from the emotions the actors are portraying.
The bullying seems unrealistic for this day in age. The show tries to portray this seedy teenage underbelly but ends up coming off as kids trying to emulate adults and bullies they saw in bad after school specials.
These are normal gripes for any show - but it still is good for entertainment and does show originality and promise.