Overview

• Netflix released the eight‑episode limited series on Sept. 25, created by and starring Mae Martin with Toni Collette in a pivotal role.
• The show is fictional yet draws on research into the multi‑billion‑dollar troubled‑teen industry and historical movements such as Synanon.
• Critics praise Collette’s chilling turn and the cast overall, while noting uneven tonal shifts across horror, thriller, and dark comedy.
• Within a day of launch, the series rose near the top of Netflix’s TV chart, pairing strong early viewership with generally positive notices.
• Recent coverage explains an open‑ended finale and emphasizes that Netflix has not announced a second season, even as Martin and cast say they are open to continuing, with commentators also noting the normalization of a trans lead within the genre.