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Synopsis

Hayley, a teenager who works at a video store in the 90s, needs help learning how to be a good lesbian. She takes inspiration from films, but has difficulty finding real queer role models. How can Hayley become the best lesbian she can be without on-screen examples? With the help of her friends, Hayley must find a way to become herself, accept her sexuality and impress the girl of her dreams.

First Air Date: 2024-09-01

Last Air Date: 2024-09-01

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 6

Created By: Jessica Smith

Networks: Netflix, YouTube

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Top Cast

Emmanuelle Mattana as Hayley
Chi Nguyen as Tanya
Tahlee Fereday as Jennifer
Jessica Smith as Mel
Toby Blome as Daniel
Natalie Bond as Karen
David Forbes Jr. as Dick #1
Camron Prout as Dick #2

Seasons

Season 1 (2024)

A 17-year-old video store clerk awkwardly navigates her new sexual identity and tries to discover her true self by looking for queer inspiration in film.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: You're not a lesbian? (2024-09-01)

Hayley works her way through a list of queer movies in an attempt to understand what it means to be a lesbian, but when the girl she has a crush on enters the video store, her awkwardness takes over.
Ep. 2: What would Xena do? (2024-09-01)

As the video store is flooded with customers desperate for Titanic, Hayley bonds with Jennifer over a shared love of Kate Winslet. Sparks continue to fly in this 90s sapphic slow burn.
Ep. 3: I'm gay! (2024-09-01)

When Jennifer brings a boy into the video store and Daniel continues to make advances, Hayley spirals into a queer identity crisis. A seemingly disastrous date reveals a surprising new ally.
Ep. 4: Are there any good lesbians? (2024-09-01)

Hayley and Tanya try to determine which "girls kissing girls" movies have the best vibes. In an attempt to uncover if she plays for the same team, Hayley quizzes Jennifer on her favourite female leads.
Ep. 5: I want you to be gay! (2024-09-01)

Inspired by the gayest VHS in the stack, Hayley reinvents herself - but her bold new lesbian persona leaves everyone a little confused, including her.
Ep. 6: Lesbians are scary. (2024-09-01)

With a little help from Mel, Hayley has a breakthrough, heals her friendship with Tanya, and uses an overdue VHS as an excuse to finally reveal her feelings to Jennifer.