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Sterling Point review
Set on an idyllic Canadian island, this coming-of-age series is juicy stuff. It swaps the darkness of recent YA TV for warmth, humour and a surprisingly compelling mystery
TL;DR
- Sterling Point is a coming-of-age series on Prime Video set on a Canadian island.
- Protagonist Annie investigates family secrets after inheriting assets from her grandfather.
- The show features realistic dialogue and preoccupations of Gen Z and Gen Alpha characters.
- It explores fluid sexualities and identities without making them central plot points.
- An improvisational style encourages authentic performances, though it can lead to occasional awkwardness.
- The series offers an escape from darker, more intense YA dramas by focusing on nature and conversation.
- It subverts typical TV plotting with unexpected disappearances of plotlines and occasional plot holes, creating a unique energy.