I Am Not Okay with This (2020)

Verdict

A sharp, very watchable one-season blend of teen angst, deadpan comedy, and emerging-superpower chaos. It’s strongest as a mood piece: intimate, awkward, funny, and emotionally raw, with a cliffhanger ending that makes the cancellation sting.

Best for

• Viewers who like dark coming-of-age stories
• Fans of short, bingeable Netflix series
• People who enjoy deadpan humor mixed with supernatural drama
• Anyone drawn to high-school alienation and messy first crushes

Skip if

• You want a complete story with a satisfying ending
• You prefer lighter teen comedies
• You dislike abrupt cancellations or unresolved cliffhangers
• You want superhero action over character-driven mood

Overview

I Am Not Okay with This works best as a compact burst of teen alienation: awkward, funny, sad, and occasionally explosive. Sophia Lillis gives the show its pulse, balancing deadpan irritation with vulnerability, while the small-town high school setting keeps everything intimate even as the supernatural elements creep in.

Worth noting

The series feels like a cousin to coming-of-age dramedies and indie horror, with a strong visual style and a tone that understands how humiliating adolescence can feel. It’s especially effective when it leans into the tension between ordinary problems — family grief, friendship shifts, crushes — and the terrifying metaphor of powers that won’t stay contained.

Bottom line

Its biggest drawback is structural: the cancellation leaves the story unfinished, so the emotional momentum doesn’t get a proper payoff. Still, if you’re comfortable with an unresolved ending, it’s an easy, fast watch with a distinct voice and a lot of personality.

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Topics

teen drama, dark comedy, supernatural, coming-of-age, high school, awkward humor, indie tone, short-form binge, emotional, canceled series