TV Premier Review

                                                       Awkward Premier Review

     In the TV show Awkward, the main character is Jenna Hamilton. She is a teenage girl
in high school who isn’t very popular. In fact most people think she is pretty weird. Jenna is
madly in love with one of the most well-known boys in school, Matty. They even hook up every
once in a while, but Matty has always kept it a secret. So far in the show it does not seem like that is going to change.


Matty talking to Jenna secretively.

     In the second season premier of Awkward, Jenna Hamilton, played by Ashley Rickards who is known for starring in “Fly Away”, has quite an accident in the bathroom. Which results in the whole school beginning a rumor that she tried to commit suicide. It is New Years, as well, and Jenna is invited to a party. She is finally excited to spend time with Matty, played by Beau Mirchoff who is known for starring in “Desperate Housewives”, so they can “DTR.” Meaning “define the relationship”. Jenna arrives at the party and is appalled at her first sight. Matty is already accompanied by another female in the Jacuzzi. At the same time Jenna’s best friend, Tamara played by Jillian Rese Reed, is crying over her boyfriend who she caught cheating. Also, Matty’s best friend, Jake played by Brett Davern, gets upset with his girlfriend, Lissa played by Greer Grammer, and exits the front door. Jake sees Jenna getting ready to leave, and catches her attention. The two decide to hang out the rest of the night and learn a lot about each other, besides the fact that Jenna is madly in love with his best friend.


Jenna and Jake talking at school.

     Jake ends up falling for Jenna and kisses her at school, and she does not know how to react. Jake and his girlfriend end up breaking up due to Jake’s actions. Eventually Jake tries to tell Matty he likes someone, and when he says it’s Jenna Matty instantly wants to DTR with Jenna. Jenna is now in a sticky situation with the two best friends. Who will she chose?

Which one will Jenna choose?


     Not only is she worried about boy problems, but Jenna then receives a letter, from a friend, explaining how she is worthless and shouldn’t exist. Tamara is the first to take the blame for writing the letter, because she was upset with Jenna for leaving her at the party. But was it really Tamara who wrote it?
     The viewers are left with many questions pondering in their heads, yet on their toes waiting for more. The episode jumps around a lot and has a lot of emotions being expressed from each actor. Some might say it was hard to follow at times, especially if it was the first episode they had ever watched.
     On the other hand, some would say they liked how eventful it was and that they were
never bored or waiting for something exciting to happen. All the actors were great and the
tension between them all was suspenseful.
     Overall, I believe this was one of the best episodes yet and I love all the pressure and
frustration portrayed by each actor. The producer did an amazing job with spicing up the show,
by throwing the best friend, Jake, in the mix.