Season 1 prominently features her secret crush on best friend Dina, including a kiss and a public outing involving homophobic slurs, while framing homophobia and compulsory heterosexuality as central conflicts in a narrative explicitly aimed at queer teen girls and positioned as a corrective to traditional coming-ofage stories. The series recontextualizes 1980s songs as lesbian anthems and ties the protagonist's abilities to themes of sexual fluidity, with casting centered on white leads without source-material alterations.

These elements drive character arcs and the emotional climax, earning positive reception in queer media outlets. The show's content profile reflects an overall woke score of 7/10 based on the emphasis on identity exploration and messaging.