Season 1 - Episode 8
MTV (UK)
Awkward. (including that pesky full stop) is a strange little show. I must admit to stumbling into watching it when there was nothing else on one night, and have been hooked ever since. It also helps that this seemingly sweet high school comedy drama is viciously biting, dark and cringingly funny. And it's getting better with every episode.
"The Adventures..." sees Jenna throwing (with the help of her mum and her mum's BFF) a wild, drink and drug fuelled party in order to impress the object of her affection, Matty. Of course, things don't go to plan, as she wakes up knowing that she kissed someone, but has no idea who. Matty? Jake (the other popular guy she accidentally shared a kiss with previously) or someone else? Ashley Rickards plays the part extremely well as Jenna experiences flashbacks before a Facebook photo reveals the secret.
While this episode was nowhere near as cutting as previous ones have been, the progression in the narrative has taken this show a long way. Awkward. is one of the surprise packages of the year, "The Adventures..." carries on the promising trend.
****
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