Is It Until Forever Though or Until We Face Reality?

Forever is not your typical teen drama. It’s, however, a coming-of-age story that captures the intensity of first love, friendship, and growing pains. It follows Keisha and Justin, two high school seniors navigating ambition, identity, and emotional baggage. Their story unfolds with raw honesty, bringing light to topics like identity, social pressure, love and family.

Why the hype?

Unlike typical teen dramas filled with love triangles and high-stakes drama, Forever presents a grounded portrayal of two teenagers navigating love and personal growth. Keisha, transfers to St. Maria High School following a personal scandal, while Justin grapples with choosing between his passions for basketball and music.

Why it matters?
The series delves into family dynamics, showcasing contrasting parenting styles: Shelly Clark is a single mother striving to provide stability for Keisha, whereas Eric Edwards encourages Justin to embrace responsibility. Additionally, Justin’s mother, Dawn, exhibits a protective nature, fearing emotional harm for her son.

Identity and ambition are central themes, with Justin torn between his athletic aspirations and musical talents, and Keisha determined to attend Howard University. Their relationship faces challenges, particularly in communication, often leading to avoidance rather than resolution.

The big picture.

The show focused on what the challenges young couples face while they try to love each other. Keisha, a determined track star aiming for a scholarship to Howard University, navigates the pressures of academic excellence and familial expectations.

Her bond with her best friend, Chloe, provides a source of support and levity, highlighting the importance of female friendship during adolescence.

Justin, balancing his passion for music with basketball commitments, grapples with ADHD and the weight of parental aspirations. His friendship with Darius serves as a grounding force, offering candid advice and unwavering loyalty. The warmth of Justin’s family, particularly their welcoming embrace of Keisha, underscores the significance of familial support in young relationships. However, their journey isn’t without challenges; a leaked intimate video from Keisha’s past tests their trust and resilience, reflecting the real-world implications of digital exposure.

What are they saying?
Well Netflix has said they are planning for a season two, if you ask me , it will just complicate issues between them. At the end we see they have to go separate ways because Justin was too emotionally invested and attached to Keisha which affected his decision making. They had to go separate ways in order for him to know what he wants and go for it.

But let’s see what Netflix is cooking for us .