But as an examination of todays teen culture, its surprisingly perceptive.

On a more meta level, their actions wind up influencing their classmates reputations, along with their own.

And thats where the series shines.

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(Dylan must have been binging24before getting into graffiti-ing.

Alvarez isnt the only one to give a note-perfect performance, though.

Yet, to Yacenda and Perraults credit, its clear theyve paid close attention to the true-crime format.

All in all, its an impressive tightrope walk.