features a major 5-year time jump, shifting the characters from high school teens to young adults in their early 20s. They’re out of East Highland High and navigating adulthood, with ongoing struggles around addiction, relationships, identity, redemption, faith, and “the problem of evil.” The high school setting is gone, and their lives have changed in unexpected ways—some have matured or stabilized superficially, but many carry forward (or evolved) their traumas, flaws, and chaos.
Characters
Personality/growth: Less overtly alpha/aggressive or hubristic than in high school; he’s trying for a “normal,” stable suburban existence and is described as somewhat “nicer” or focused on survival and the “end of arrogance.” Still carries family trauma and control issues, but maturity has tempered (or redirected) his volatility.
Personality/growth: Rue remains chaotic and narratively introspective, but the time jump shows her trying (and often failing) to survive as an adult without the high school safety net. Her voiceover reflects on faith, redemption, and consequences. She’s in contact with some old friends like Lexi but pulled back into old cycles. 
Personality/growth: Nervous about adult responsibilities and career success, more avoidant or evasive than before. She’s exploring identity and creativity post-high school, with a glamorous but precarious lifestyle. Less central in the immediate premiere but still tied to the group.
Personality/growth: Practical and lecturing (e.g., giving Rue advice about the future when she crashes on her couch). She’s pursuing creative/entertainment industry goals with a professional, put-together demeanor—maturity shows in her stability compared to the more chaotic friends.
Personality/growth: Still confident and a “bad bitch”/“that girl” vibe, but channeled into career ambition and hustle in the entertainment world. More grown-up and put-together outwardly, with maturity from leaving high school drama behind (though old relationships like with Nate may resurface). 
Intro
features a major 5-year time jump, shifting the characters from high school teens to young adults in their early 20s. They’re out of East Highland High and navigating adulthood, with ongoing struggles around addiction, relationships, identity, redemption, faith, and “the problem of evil.” The high school setting is gone, and their lives have changed in unexpected ways—some have matured or stabilized superficially, but many carry forward (or evolved) their traumas, flaws, and chaos Guest Engaged/marrying Nate, living in the suburbs in a lavish but perhaps empty mansion. Guest is pursuing fame as an OnlyFans/erotic influencer or cam girl model, very active on social media
nate jacobs Has taken over his father Cal’s real estate/contracting business, living in a big suburban mansion, and engaged (soon marrying) to Guest. Nate Jacob’s building developments and projecting a more “domesticated” life
rue Bennett New life: Deep in trouble in Mexico, working as a drug mule/essentially in indentured servitude to repay a huge debt to Laurie (Martha Kelly, now a series regular). She’s still grappling with addiction and sobriety
New life: Jules In art school (possibly in New York), pursuing painting/art as a career, and working as a sugar baby to older men for financial support/avoiding full responsibility
lexi Howard New life: Working in TV production/Hollywood as an assistant to a showrunner (played by Sharon Stone) on a nighttime soap opera. More stable and career-focused
New life: Working as a talent manager/agent in Hollywood/LA, with side hustles. She’s more professionally established and independent
New life: In art school (possibly in New York), pursuing painting/art as a career, and working as a sugar baby to older men for financial support/avoiding full responsibility
New life: Working in TV production/Hollywood as an assistant to a showrunner (played by Sharon Stone) on a nighttime soap opera. More stable and career-focused
New life: Deep in trouble in Mexico, working as a drug mule/essentially in indentured servitude to repay a huge debt to Laurie (Martha Kelly, now a series regular). She’s still grappling with addiction and sobriety
New life: Has taken over his father Cal’s real estate/contracting business, living in a big suburban mansion, and engaged (soon marrying) to Guest. He’s building developments and projecting a more “domesticated” life
Creator
Release Date 2026.04.13 / Last Updated 2026.04.13