I think the overarching theme of centering one of the most oppressed groups in existence (poor Black and Brown queer/trans youth) is the primary reason folks aren't really tuning in. I also echo the sentiments of most of the folks in here.
For me though, it just wasn't good--granted I was only 2 episodes in but it just felt inauthentic.
It felt like everything was being thrown out at once to pull on the heart strings of folks without organically getting a feel for the characters. Beat up, kicked out, bust in the head with the bible! get aids! Like dayum can I get a feel for the character first without all of the clich? issues that we know will come throughout the show.
Then it didn't help that the acting really isn't that good, im sorry. I cringed during most of the scenes that I did see. It also doesn't help that you can tell the writers are oriented towards making these sassy catch phrases for memes or sticking power.
It isn't really gritty enough. It's like white washed to me. Like if a white man painted themselves as a trans black youth and walked into this glamorous life of competition and community.
The music is great though and I do love seeing diversity in television. Hopefully it does get picked up by some real black ass folks on Netflix cause its a no from me as it stands now.