Audiences Are Not Happy About the Lack of Realism in Netflixs Penelope
Starting September 24, 2024, “Penelope”, a new teen coming-of-age drama on Netflix, has quickly climbed its way into the Top 10 most-watched TV Shows in the U.S. This fantastical 8-episode series tells the story of Penelope (played by Megan Scott), a 16-year-old girl who is so passionate about nature that she decides to leave her family and live on her own in the wilderness. Although this show is primarily aimed at tweens and young teenagers, it seems that its idealistic and unrealistic portrayal may not be striking the intended chord with the audience.