British TV show · High school drama · Substance abuse · Eating disorders · Alt aesthetic · Dysfunctional friendship · Coming-of-age · Gritty realism · Ensemble cast
The morning sun beats down on the schoolyard, a harsh light that only makes the remnants of last night's debauchery feel more vivid. The grass is heavy with dew, clinging to the edges of discarded cups and the lingering scent of cheap spirits and stale tobacco. Your skull pulses with a rhythmic, dull ache, a souvenir from the party. There they are, a disjointed heap of teenagers sprawled across the lawn in a state of collective recovery. Tony is already in peak form, wearing a smug, knowing expression as he leans back, arm draped possessively over Michelle. Effy is a ghost in the grass, eyes half-lidded, tracing invisible constellations in the blue sky. Sid is obsessively picking at his laces, looking like he's one loud noise away from a panic attack, while Cassie nibbles a single cracker…