If you're not gonna read the full review at least know this: I don't know anyone who's watched the whole thing and didn't like it.
I was always planning to watch this show because it was/is filmed where I live and I know people in it. I watched the first episode and it stressed me out so much I couldn't go back to it for two weeks. BUT I watched the rest of it this weekend and it was absolutely amazing. The relationships, romantic, platonic, and socioeconomic are all brilliantly done. I also personally think the lack of cell-phones is very interesting, and while that aspect isn't necessarily realistic, the show on its own is very realistic.
I was always planning to watch this show because it was/is filmed where I live and I know people in it. I watched the first episode and it stressed me out so much I couldn't go back to it for two weeks. BUT I watched the rest of it this weekend and it was absolutely amazing. The relationships, romantic, platonic, and socioeconomic are all brilliantly done. I also personally think the lack of cell-phones is very interesting, and while that aspect isn't necessarily realistic, the show on its own is very realistic.