I Am Not Okay with This (2020)
A sharp, darkly funny Netflix coming-of-age series about a teenage girl wrestling with superpowers, heartbreak, and the chaos of adolescence.
I Am Not Okay with This - Series Information
- Original Title: I Am Not Okay with This
- First Air Year: 2020
- Last Air Year: 2020
- Created by: Christy Hall, Jonathan Entwistle
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Drama, Comedy, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
- Content Rating (US): TV-MA
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 7
- Status: Canceled
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: February 26, 2020 (United States - TV-MA), February 26, 2020 (Canada - 18+), February 26, 2020 (United Kingdom - 15), February 26, 2020 (Germany - 16), February 26, 2020 (France - 16), February 26, 2020 (India - U/A 16+), February 26, 2020 (Australia - MA 15+), February 26, 2020 (Brazil - 16), February 26, 2020 (Mexico - C), February 26, 2020 (Spain - 16), February 26, 2020 (South Korea - 19)
- Networks: Netflix
- Alternative Titles: 非我所愿 (CN), I Am Not Okay With This (US), Esta mierda me supera (CO), Ez így nem OK (HU), Меня это не устраивает (RU)
- Production Companies: 21 Laps Entertainment, Raindrop Valley, Ceremony Pictures
- Production Countries: United States of America
I Am Not Okay with This - Plot
Angsty Syd navigates high school awkwardness, family drama and an unrequited crush on her best friend while trying to rein in her budding superpowers.
I Am Not Okay with This - Trailer
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I Am Not Okay with This - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Christy Hall
- Jonathan Entwistle
Main Cast
- Sophia Lillis
- Wyatt Oleff
- Sofia Bryant
- Kathleen Rose Perkins
- Richard Ellis
- Aidan Wojtak-Hissong
- Zachary S. Williams
- David Theune
- Sophia Tatum
- Patricia Scanlon
Executive Producers
- Shawn Levy
- Dan Cohen
- Josh Barry
- Dan Levine
- Jonathan Entwistle
I Am Not Okay with This - FAQs
Why was I Am Not Okay with This cancelled?
Netflix cancelled I Am Not Okay with This in August 2020, citing complications caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, which disrupted production planning for a second season. The decision was made alongside the cancellation of The Society, leaving many storylines unresolved and disappointing a dedicated fanbase.
Is I Am Not Okay with This based on a graphic novel?
Yes, the series is based on the graphic novel of the same name by Charles Forsman, published in 2017. The story follows Sydney Novak, a teenage girl discovering she has telekinetic powers. The adaptation expands on the source material, adding new characters and deepening the coming-of-age narrative.
What happens at the end of I Am Not Okay with This?
The season ends on a dramatic cliffhanger: Syd's powers explode at prom, and a mysterious figure known only as The Kid appears, seemingly aware of her abilities. The unresolved ending was intended to set up a second season, which Netflix ultimately cancelled, leaving the story without a conclusion.
Who are the main actors in I Am Not Okay with This?
The series stars Sophia Lillis as Sydney Novak and Wyatt Oleff as her eccentric best friend Stanley Barber. The supporting cast includes Sofia Bryant, Kathleen Rose Perkins, Richard Ellis, Aidan Wojtak-Hissong, Zachary S. Williams, David Theune, Sophia Tatum, and Patricia Scanlon.
Where can you stream I Am Not Okay with This?
I Am Not Okay with This is available to stream exclusively on Netflix, including Netflix Standard with Ads. All seven episodes of the single season are available to watch in full. Check JustWatch for the most current availability in your region.
How many episodes does I Am Not Okay with This have?
I Am Not Okay with This consists of seven episodes across its single season, which premiered on Netflix on February 26, 2020. The episodes are relatively short, making the series a quick and bingeable watch. Netflix cancelled the show before a second season could be produced.
Is I Am Not Okay with This worth watching?
The series earned strong critical praise for Sophia Lillis's compelling lead performance and its sharp blend of dark humor, supernatural thrills, and authentic teen angst. Rotten Tomatoes reflects broadly positive reviews. Fans of coming-of-age stories with a genre twist will find it engaging, though the abrupt cancellation leaves the story unfinished.
What are shows similar to I Am Not Okay with This?
If you enjoyed I Am Not Okay with This, consider The End of the F***ing World for its dark teen tone, Everything Sucks! for nostalgic coming-of-age charm, or Locke & Key for supernatural YA drama. Feel Good and It's a Sin also share emotional depth and sharp character writing.
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