In a misguided attempt at support, Eleanor and Fabiola make a "Plowed by Paxton" T-shirt, highlighting how even friends can accidentally lean into harmful tropes. Why This Episode Matters
Devi’s journey in this episode reminds us that self-worth can't be tied to a relationship status—because if you let the world decide your value when you're "up," they’ll be the first to tear you down when you’re "different." [S3E1] ...been slut-shamed
The episode kicks off with Devi and Paxton Hall-Yoshida officially dating. It’s the moment fans waited for, but the "honeymoon phase" is cut short by the brutal reality of high school hierarchies. Instead of being celebrated, Devi is met with whispers in the hallways and bathroom stalls. The Reality of the Double Standard In a misguided attempt at support, Eleanor and
Devi overhears Shira, Carly, and Zoe gossiping about her, proving that sometimes your harshest critics are the ones you thought were just "popular peers". Instead of being celebrated, Devi is met with