Casting earns strong approval, from the core ensemble’s resemblance and chemistry to the addition of Grace, who is described as exactly right for the role.
Pros: character development, story quality
Cons: plot originality, realism
Best Amazon Prime Video Entertainment for casting quality
The casting drew strong praise for matching fresh young performers with recognizable adults while keeping the ensemble believable and distinctive.
Pros: dialogue quality, theme depth
Cons: character balance, sexual content level
The lead casting is widely admired, and the ensemble often looks and behaves like real teenagers. Reservations concern a few performers’ apparent ages relative to their school roles.
Pros: main cast performance, character development
Cons: story quality, finale satisfaction
The unconventional handover to Holland, Engelsman, and Bourgeois is widely seen as a smart casting move, with Bourgeois repeatedly singled out as an especially strong fit.
Pros: franchise connection, entertainment value
Cons: cast chemistry, main cast performance