First and foremost, people seem to forget this is a kids show. You're not going to get the same amount of realism that you would from a cable medical drama or an in depth documentary. This show isn't supposed to be 100% realistic. It's a standard kids show with a unique twist in that it also features a girl with cancer.Having said that, it does have some emotional moments. Having Katie shave her head in solidarity with Alexa is touching. Seeing that Alexa's family struggles with how to cope with a family member with cancer is poignant, albeit a little hokey at times. The acting can be a little cheesy and the plot is a little formulaic, but overall entertaining. Kudos to the writers/producers for attempting to tackle a difficult subject in a kids show. My daughter started watching only recently and has had some fairly adult questions after viewing, which is somewhat refreshing to see from what kids normally watch.

I don't understand why people are getting annoyed about how it's "not realistic " umm it's a kids show tackling a really sensitive topic they can't make her sit at home and not have fun or people would find it boring

As a female with Leukemia i thought I'd enjoy binging during a chemo session. Sadly, this wasn't true. It is so stupid!!!! Instead of focusing on what cancer/chemo does to you... they focus on immature school rivals, stupid prank wars, and the fact she does't want anyone to know! Lame jokes, a lame laugh track, and lame problems. They really could've gone deep and explored what caner actually does to you as a person...or as a teenage girl! Then explored what its like to be a mother, father, sibling, friend, or schoolmate to someone who is battling this TERRIBLE disease! Watching two girls walk around in a bald cap is almost offensive, but it's definitely maddening!! Here again, they could've gone deep with the terror, sadness, and raw emotion that goes along with losing ones hair. I'm not saying it had to be such as sad show that it depressed anyone who watched!! But it was so far from being "real" it made me sicker than the chemo i was taking! Netflix had such a platform, but alas, they ruined their chance! Hopefully there won't be a second season. If there is...buck up Netflix and try to make this show less immature and stupid!

I loved every episode. Each character & the way the friendship is displayed. I cried almost every episode, it was that powerful emotional. I have have a best friend who i am close too like Alexa & Katie are and i love that they go through everything together and this was the most amazing show i have seen so far for 2018. I really do hope there is a season 2! Keep up the good word Cast & Crew Of Alexa & Katie!