Modern television offers its viewers a lot of series, the lion's share of them at the same time devoted to the theme of adolescents, school and their problems. The plot in this case can be absolutely anything, from science fiction and thrillers to tearful melodramas. Among all this diversity, it’s rather difficult to navigate and really find something interesting. If you believe the feedback from the audience, then you should pay attention to the series “Secretly from parents”, which was broadcast on the ABC Family channel for 5 years.
About the plot
The information that the series was broadcast on the family television channel indicates the focus of the plot not only on adolescents, but also on adults. It is based on the life story of an ordinary American family in which divorced parents raise two teenage girls. In the center of the plot, the eldest daughter is Amy. After a summer vacation in the camp, she discovers that she is pregnant. And now she faces a choice regarding her future, her child, and many other issues. Let's focus on the main characters. This is only the main cast of the series “Secretly from Parents”, the 3rd season of which was especially popular among the audience and attracted 3.74 million people from television screens.
Amy jorgens
Typical teenager and second year high school student. She has musical talent, plays the horn and plans to continue her studies at the Juilliard School. The girl’s plans are crumbling after she finds out that she is pregnant. This is the result of a night spent in a summer camp with one of Rikki’s main smoothies. Random communication turns into a big problem. The main role in the series was played by Shailene Woodley - the star of the trilogy about another unusual teenager and the Utopia about the new world, "Divergent". However, it was Amy Jorgens who gave her the first harvest of fame, as well as 5 nominations for the prestigious Teen Choice Awards. Note that besides her, many other actors “Secretly from Parents” are familiar to the audience.
Ben Boykovich
A fellow student of the main character, a kind, impressionable 15-year-old teenager. He is in love with Amy and does not hide this, however, the feelings are mutual. A guy from a fairly wealthy family, his father has a company engaged in the manufacture of meat products. He agrees to raise a child Amy. However, his father makes it clear that money does not fall from heaven and in order to provide for his new family, he will have to work. The role of Ben was played by a young American writer, publisher and book designer Kenny Baumann, after which he became popular in an instant.
Ashley jorgens
An interesting and controversial character is the younger sister of the main character. She is smart, sarcastic, from the side it may seem that she is arrogant, and creates the impression of a “know-it-all”. Amy was the first to tell her about the child. The younger sister in everything supports the older. Actors "Secretly from parents" are selected very harmoniously. The role of a non-standard teenager was chosen by the American actress India Aisley. Note that she is the daughter of the very Juliet from the film Franco Zeffirelli - Olivia Hassi.
Sisters parents
Ann and George Jorgens live separately after the betrayal. The youngest daughter for some time lives with her father in the neighborhood, and the mother in the house of her friend. Ann is on the side of her daughter, however, she thinks that she herself must make decisions and be responsible for them, not counting on absolutely everything for the help of her parents. Amy's father was already married, and this is his second marriage, he owns a small furniture store. Thus, the series “Secretly from parents” affects not only the problems of growing up, but also the eternal question of fathers and children. Roles are performed by actors Mark Darwin and Molly Ringwald.
Grace Bowman
Very nice, bright girl, a member of the school support group with her own outlook on life. At 15, she is a diligent Christian and a member of the abstinence group, which is opposed to relationships before the wedding. She has a step-mother (adopted) brother suffering from Down syndrome. Grace is obedient and diligent to manic, but as the plot develops, her character begins to change. Actors "Secretly from parents" are mostly older than screen characters. The performer of the role of Grace - Megan Park at the time of shooting the first episode was 22 years old.
Richard Underwood
A difficult character with a difficult fate. He is 16 years old and grew up in a dysfunctional family. His father is a drug addict, pedophile and tyrant, and his mother has no roof over her head and lives on the street. He is brought up in a foster family, visits a psychotherapist, but without much pleasure, just for show. He is the father of Amy’s child, after the initial cold and rejection, he gradually changes his attitude to the current situation and offers her his help. Many actors “Secretly from parents” after the premiere of the series received their first portion of fame. The charismatic Darren Kagasoff, who played the role of Ricky, is no exception.
Adrian lee
She is only 16 years old, but the glory of a licentious and frivolous person was firmly entrenched in her. However, all this does not prevent her from studying well and having friendship with Ricky at the same time. Her mother works as a flight attendant, and her father lives with another family, so Adrian is often left alone. The need for love and true feelings pushes her into a relationship with her half-brother. The role is played by the American actress Francia Rice, who for her work in the series was nominated for the prestigious ALMA, Imagen Awards, Teen Choice Awards.
Criticism, Ratings
The series received mixed reviews, both among the audience and in the field of professional critics. However, this did not stop him from gathering an impressive audience of fans, and this is one of the reasons to watch “Secretly from Parents”. Season 3, perhaps in terms of rental was the most successful and ultimately gathered 3.74 million viewers at the screens. However, in duration it was also the longest. In the third season, they included not 23-34 episodes, as usual, but immediately 26.
The series was awarded prestigious awards in the nominations Choice Summer TV Show and Choice Summer TV Star Male (Daron Kagasoff), as well as the statuette Gracie Allen Award.