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: Maya’s stern but deeply loving mother, played by Erskine's real-life mother.

: A talented singer who appears more mature than Maya but is highly susceptible to peer pressure and deeply affected by her parents' crumbling marriage.

is a critically acclaimed Hulu original "cringe comedy" that portrays middle school life in the year 2000 with raw, unfiltered authenticity. Creators Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle star as fictionalized 13-year-old versions of themselves, a unique casting choice that highlights the visceral awkwardness of early adolescence. Series Overview

: Shy and sensitive, Maya is an impulsive "class clown" who often struggles with her identity as a Japanese-American in a predominantly white school.