Netflix's new teen drama Tiny Pretty Things, which debuted on Monday, has drawn criticism from viewers for its explicit content. The series, set in the competitive world of elite ballet, follows ballerina Neveah (Kylie Jefferson) as she joins an academy after a star student's mysterious death.
Described as Black Swan meets Gossip Girl, the ten-episode show has been adapted from the young adult novel Tiny Pretty Things and its sequel Shiny Broken Pieces by Sona Charaipotra and Dhonielle Clayton. However, fans of the books have expressed disappointment with the adaptation's racy scenes.
Many took to Twitter to complain about the number of sex scenes involving teenage characters, which are absent from the original books. One viewer wrote: "Why are there so many sex scenes in Tiny Pretty Things? They are teenagers and the book doesn't feature any sex scenes, it's a YA book." Another added: "Some of the scenes make me uncomfortable as a 20-something-year-old."
Others felt the focus on explicit content overshadowed more meaningful plotlines. One tweeted: "Tiny Pretty Things by Netflix had so much potential for a story about a Black woman striving to succeed in a white, privileged sport. But instead, it's just a show about sex."
The official synopsis describes the series as exploring the lives of young dancers at the Archer School of Ballet, each standing on the verge of greatness or ruin. Despite the backlash, the show has sparked conversation among viewers.
