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Two straight girls fake being gay for popularity. What could *possibly* go wrong? (Spoiler: EVERYTHING.)
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Faking It (2014)

messy bisexual awakening2014 Tumblr aestheticchaotic good energy

Latest Episode

Up in Flames
4.022 min

Season 3 • Episode 10

Latest

Up in Flames

May 17, 2016

As the new year approaches, Karma takes drastic measures to make Amy happy; Lauren is insecure when someone from her past reappears.

Overview

ComedyDrama

A romantic comedy about two best friends who love each other -- in slightly different ways. After numerous failed attempts to become popular, the girls are mistakenly outed as lesbians, which launches them to instant celebrity status. Seduced by their newfound fame, Karma and Amy decide to keep up their romantic ruse.

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high schoollgbtdramaticcomfortingcompassionateteen comedyfriends in lovelesbian relationshipwittypretend relationship

Standout Aspects

Acting

Rita Volk's devastating slow-burn realization she might not be faking

Writing

Sharp dialogue that captures peak Tumblr-era teen absurdity

Costume

Unforgettable 2014 fashion crimes: flower crowns and statement necklaces

Best for:Binge: Perfect for a weekend of 'just one more episode' self-destruction·Solo: Cringe-laugh alone where no one judges your choices·Friends: Group watch if your friends love calling out bad decisions
Heads up:Triggers: Outing as plot device; some LGBTQ+ viewers find premise exploitative·Emotional: Canceled on brutal cliffhanger—prepare for unresolved longing
Dana GoodmanJulia Lea Wolov

Creators

Dana Goodman, Julia Lea Wolov

First AiredApr 22, 2014
StatusCanceled

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensitymedium
Tonelight
Feelmedium
Seasons3·Episodes38
MTV

Top Cast

Rita Volk

Rita Volk

Amy Raudenfeld

Katie Stevens

Katie Stevens

Karma Ashcroft

Gregg Sulkin

Gregg Sulkin

Liam Booker

Bailey De Young

Bailey De Young

Lauren Cooper

Michael J. Willett

Michael J. Willett

Shane Harvey

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Deep Dive

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Cultural

Premiered same year as 'Transparent' and helped MTV's shift toward LGBTQ+ content, though critics debated whether it trivialized queer identity.

Trivia

The wedding finale was filmed as potential series ender; when cancelled, fans launched #SaveFakingIt campaigns that ultimately failed.

YouTube

Faking It | Official Trailer (Season 1) | MTV

Faking It | Official Trailer (Season 1) | MTV

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