It's for them to lose after a strong start in this legal drama.
The cast is young, talented, and very hot.
The first ("lost") love interest came in smoothly, though a little predictably. The "I'm always on the outside, just like you" strikes a balance of both empathetic connection, while still keeping an ominous tone.
The second (shaggier, possibly shadier) love interest looks like he'll be a lot of fun. And I appreciated the protagonist coming home/working/messaging back and forth/studying, all the things we juggle.
After initial introductions we get the first mystery introduced with a phone call from the protagonist's mother. Just enough to pique interest, while still staying in the crushing schedule the protagonist has herself tied to.
The plot makes sense. The characters & tone feel just authentic enough to pass while also a loose enough of an interpretation to let the pot boil.
Cast diversity is commendable and there is some messaging, though not so preachy as to get in the way. Everyone also
Editing is crisp and transitions work.
The overall result is impressive enough to continue on, although they do seem a little "light" on sound track. Is that out of favor now?