What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedI Am Not Okay with This
Christy Hall · Series · 2020
If you loved I Am Not Okay with This, start with Am I OK? (2024) — a film on the same thread. Below: 4 books, 2 films and 2 podcasts, each matched to I Am Not Okay with This across media.
You loved I Am Not Okay with This because it perfectly captures the messy, visceral intersection of supernatural stakes and teenage isolation.
Books on the same thread
Ghost World
Daniel Clowes · Book · 2001
Explores: Teenage angst, Female friendship, Existential dread.
If you connected with the cynical, alienated voice of Syd in I Am Not Okay with This, you will appreciate the sharp social commentary and existential angst found here.
The Knife of Never Letting Go
Patrick Ness · Book · 2008
Explores: Coming of Age, Loss of Innocence, Survival.
Just as I Am Not Okay with This explores the dangers of hidden powers, this story forces its protagonists to survive a world where internal thoughts become external threats.
Fun Home
Alison Bechdel · Book · 2007
Explores: Father-Daughter Relationship, Sexual Identity, Family Secrets.
The complex, often painful family dynamics that define the personal struggle in I Am Not Okay with This are mirrored in this raw, honest exploration of identity and secrets.
Heartstopper, Vol. 1
Alice Oseman · Book
Shares a thread with I Am Not Okay with This: coming-of-age.
Fans of the tender, complicated romantic longing in I Am Not Okay with This will find a more hopeful, yet equally authentic look at navigating queer identity in school.
Films on the same thread
Am I OK?
Film · 2024
Shares a thread with I Am Not Okay with This: Coming-of-age.
This film captures the same intensity of female friendship and hidden truths that drove the emotional core of I Am Not Okay with This during its most pivotal moments.
The Edge of Seventeen
Kelly Fremon Craig · Film · 2016
Shares 2 threads with I Am Not Okay with This: Teen Angst, Coming-of-Age.
If you enjoyed the high school awkwardness and sibling friction in I Am Not Okay with This, this film offers a grounded, relatable look at those same volatile social dynamics.
Podcasts on the same thread
Stugotz and Company
iHeartPodcasts · Podcast · 2026
Explores: absurdism, unfiltered opinion, camaraderie.
While this podcast lacks the supernatural drama of I Am Not Okay with This, its commitment to unfiltered, absurd humor matches the irreverent tone Syd brings to her narration.
Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend
Team Coco & Earwolf · Podcast · 2026
Explores: parasocial relationships, professional intimacy, self-deprecating humor.
The self-deprecating humor and focus on the difficulty of forming genuine connections found here will resonate with anyone who found comfort in the lonely, searching voice of I Am Not Okay with This.
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Common questions
Is I Am Not Okay with This a show about high school life?
Yes, I Am Not Okay with This focuses on the protagonist Syd as she navigates the complexities of high school awkwardness, family drama, and an unrequited crush on her best friend while simultaneously dealing with the emergence of her budding superpowers.
Does I Am Not Okay with This feature a main character with powers?
Yes, the central premise of I Am Not Okay with This follows Syd as she attempts to manage and rein in her budding superpowers while balancing the typical social and personal challenges of her daily life.
What is the primary conflict in I Am Not Okay with This?
The primary conflict in I Am Not Okay with This involves Syd managing the pressure of high school life and family drama alongside the sudden development of her superpowers, all while dealing with her feelings for her best friend.
How does I Am Not Okay with This portray the protagonist's personal life?
I Am Not Okay with This portrays the life of Syd through the lens of angst and personal challenges, specifically highlighting her navigation of family dynamics and an unrequited crush on her best friend during her teenage years.