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Seen it?2025 | 2 seasons | Drama
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (97% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite a short run with a modest audience. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong character drama. If you loved Heated Rivalry or Pretty Little Liars, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- 2 seasons: a few weeks of evenings.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-14. Probably too much for younger kids.
Reunited as teens, childhood friends Keisha and Justin fall deeply in love, experiencing the joy and heartache of a first romance that will change their lives forever.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
97% on Rotten Tomatoes, 84 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 4 Independent Spirit Awards.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 2 seasons and reached a small audience so far; spent 4 weeks in Netflix's global Top 10
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 183K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Created by Mara Brock Akil
- Lovie SimoneKeisha Clark
- Michael Cooper Jr.Justin Edwards
- Xosha RoquemoreShelly Clark
- Marvin L. Winans IIIJaden Edwards
- Wood HarrisEric Edwards
- Karen PittmanDawn Edwards