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11. I Am Not Okay With This

This is the second adaptation of a Charles Forsman graphic novel by Johnathan Entwhistle, after the hugely enjoyable The End Of The F***ing World and he has delivered another belter.

Sophia Lillis stars as Sydney Novak, attempting to deal with the trauma of entering puberty, not long after the suicide of her father. She loses her best friend to love, while becoming a source of attraction for the local nerd. Pimples arrive in areas where she wishes they wouldn't and her mother blocks herself away to deal with the grief.

And she has superpowers.

The series shares themes with both Carrie and Eleven from Stranger Things. Several producers in fact work on both shows, with this idea of arriving toward adulthood appearing in both. However, this is not a straight copy by any means.

The show is both funny and dark. It is uplifting with moments of tragedy. Sydney's pain is palpable yet her journey is one that is enjoyable to follow. Lillis, so impressive already in the big budget adaptation of Stephen King's IT, proves that was no fluke.

Her struggle to control her powers is relatable to anyone who has struggled with their own bodies in that period of their life (read: everyone) and her frustration jumps from the screen.

It is a wonderful example of the journey to womanhood, told through telekinesis. Funny, warm and moving.

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Seán is the host and head writer/presenter for TrekCulture, as well as a writer/presenter on WhoCulture and WhatCulture Horror. He has authored two novels, dozens of short stories, and hundreds of articles for WhatCulture. He holds a Master of Arts in Creative Writing from University College Dublin. As part of his work with TrekCulture, Seán has been invited to participate in collaborations with Roddenberry Entertainment, as well as contributing to several Star Trek community projects. An avid fan of Star Trek, Doctor Who, and the horror genre at large, Seán's expertise has helped develop these channels to the successes they are today. As host of the Ups & Downs series on TrekCulture, Seán has become internationally recognised for his positive yet critically informed approach to reviewing every episode of modern Star Trek, ensuring he is one of the go-to voices in the Trek community. Favourite Quote to describe himself: "I'm serious about what I do, just not always about the way that I do it"