Everything Sucks!, the endearingly nostalgia-packed '90s high school dramedy that debuted on Netflix last month, offers us more than just some throwback laughs. According to some of the show's stars, aside from being a cultural commentary, it's also an important moment for representation, particularly for the LGBTQ+ community.

“The entire show defies stereotypes,” star Peyton Kennedy told BuzzFeed News, who plays Kate Messner. “There’s so little representation in regular mainstream media that it’s incredible to be able to convey so much in one show.” She went onto say that for teen girls in same-sex relationships, there are few shows that reflect their own experiences. “There’s barely any representation for girlfriends in high school. There’s a bit of representation in older generations, but I think for the teens who are watching it who identify with these characters, they will be able to feel comfort and hopefully acceptance at the end of the show."

Jahi Di'Allo Winston added Everything Sucks! explores the struggles teenage boys face as well, which is another topic the cast says isn't covered nearly enough in mainstream media. His character Luke O'Neil and Kate date at the very beginning of the series, but they eventually break up once Kate realizes she likes girls instead of boys.

“Society won’t talk about insecurities within young boys enough," he said. "Boys are supposed to be big and tough… but it’s a little bit of an insecurity for him. Like, ‘You need me, I need you, I don’t know how I’m going to go on to some other girl without you.’”

Peyton agreed with Jahi's assessment, adding: “Guys can be vulnerable; guys don’t have to be these tough, strong men because toxic masculinity is awful. I hope that our show shows that. Kate grows so much throughout the season and she really comes into herself. I think so many young people who will watch it will be able to find themselves in her.”

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