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Canceled influencer rebrands herself; language and sex.
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Miseducation
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What's the Story?
MISEDUCATION follows Mbali Hadebe (Buntu Petse), a wannabe influencer who seems to have everything: popularity, privilege, and power. But a scandal involving her high-profile mother suddenly leaves her a social pariah. After being canceled everywhere online and in real life, Mbali escapes to a small university hoping to rebrand herself and prove that she can make it on her own. Mbali finds herself fitting in with the "misfits" at university (Prev Reddy, Micaela Jade Tucker) instead of the popular crowd she's used to. As she tries to run away from her past, she soon finds out that her reputation runs faster.
Is It Any Good?
This series covers the consequences of a fall from grace and the pitfalls of popularity. Miseducation is your standard coming-of-age college drama, and conversations about social issues are woven into the plots of a diverse group of archetypal characters. It's fast-paced, melodramatic, and will sate any viewer trying to get their genre fix. The language, sex, and violence make this more suitable for older teens.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about "canceling" as shown in Miseducation. What happens to Mbali as a result? How does she respond to it? How do you feel about "canceling" in general?
What makes Mbali, Natalie, and Jay stand out from the rest of the student body? How do they support each other? In what ways do they clash?
TV Details
- Premiere date : September 15, 2023
- Cast : Buntu Petse , Micaela Jade Tucker , Lunga Shabalala , Prev Reddy
- Network : Netflix
- Genre : Drama
- TV rating :
- Last updated : August 14, 2024
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