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While many viewers have noted that the show tackles an abundance of social issues, I didn't find that it detracted significantly from the overall narrative.

The primary focus of the show is on runaway kids and missing children, making it essential to explore the surrounding themes. Some children run away due to parental neglect and abuse, while others disappear into the dangers of street life, such as turning tricks in alleyways. Set in 1980s NYC, the series inevitably addresses homophobia and institutionalized racism for the sake of realism. Ignoring these topics would have felt forced and inauthentic.

However, I do feel that the core messages were sometimes overshadowed by the competing themes. For instance, while homelessness is an important issue, it might have been more effective to reserve this series to focus on its central themes more deeply.

The show also lacked context in some areas. I wanted more insight into what caused Cassie and Vincent's relationship to deteriorate, the events that led Edgar to run away, and the reasons behind Marlon's decision to turn tricks at the club. From his background, Marlon appeared to be educated and well-off, which left me curious as to why he did what he did.

Despite these critiques, the cast delivered phenomenal performances, bringing their characters to life with compelling authenticity. The fast-paced nature of the show kept me engaged throughout and made for a highly entertaining experience. Overall, I'd rate it a solid 8.

I thought he was great! I can see some criticisms on here surrounding the actor that plays the main lead. I thought he was the right fit for the role. His acting was a bit odd and out of place but that's the whole point!! The way his character goes, he's supposed to be a mediocre looking guy that's awkward, flaunts his wealth to attract girls, is extremely unlikable and strange: the embodiment of a guy with a Napoleon complex. Toby is extremely misogynistic. As such, I think if Toby was played by a handsome, 6'2, blue-eyed guy, it wouldn't be convincing because he wouldn't have this innate inferiority complex to begin with.

This story felt really unique and exciting compared to the other episodes from the same season. I was thoroughly entertained and amused from beginning to the end. I don't know what the hate is all about.

I came back here to review this series following Fiona Harvey (also known as Fiona Muir) A. K. A Martha's appearance on the Piers Morgan show where she denied all allegations made about her in this series.

The most admirable aspect about this series is the fact that Richard, or Donny, never portrayed himself to be just the victim. He was honest about his mistakes, and all the things he may have done to lead Martha on. He also didn't portray Martha to be just an abuser. I think the show did well to portray that Martha also had her good parts and was herself a victim to her childhood tragedies. There was nothing one-sided about the way he told his story. The series is quite unconventional in the way that the narrative was so much than just Victim vs. Abuser. That the story is multi-dimensional and complex.

This is definitely one of the most difficult series I'd had to watch. There were some scenes that left me stunned and speechless. Most importantly, I cannot fathom how painful and difficult it must be for Richard to reenact some of most traumatizing events in his life for the world to see.