: A core theme is the unwavering support between the two leads. Reviewers often highlight that the show successfully portrays them as "relatable, imperfect teens" who handle their challenges with integrity.
This is a review for the second episode of the Netflix original series Alexa & Katie (Season 1, Episode 2), which originally premiered on March 23, 2018. Episode Overview
: The episode focuses on the "secret" of Alexa's illness. While some viewers feel the show oversimplifies the struggle of cancer by focusing on social standing, others appreciate the focus on "hope" and the idea that "friendship is the best medicine".