Viewers will recognize iconic 2000s elements like gel pens, thong-wearing trends, and Spice Girls-themed school projects.
For viewers in Georgia looking for the series with Georgian subtitles or dubbing:
The show's title, , comes from a classic schoolyard prank where children are tricked into joining the "Pen 15 Club" by writing the name on their hand, which phonetically spells out a vulgar word. Plot and Themes pen 15 qartulad
The show concluded after its second season in late 2021, meaning the full story of Maya and Anna is now complete and available for binge-watching.
The show "goes there" with honest depictions of first periods, experimentation with AOL Instant Messenger (AIM), and the intense highs and lows of best-friendship. Viewers will recognize iconic 2000s elements like gel
The keyword "" typically refers to fans in Georgia seeking the American cringe-comedy series PEN15 in the Georgian language ( qartulad ). This critically acclaimed show, which aired on Hulu from 2019 to 2021, has gained a cult following for its raw and hilariously uncomfortable portrayal of middle school life. What is PEN15?
Set in the year 2000, the show follows best friends Maya Ishii-Peters and Anna Kone as they navigate the treacherous waters of 7th grade. Key themes include: The show "goes there" with honest depictions of
Created by and starring and Anna Konkle , the series is unique because the two creators—who were in their 30s during filming—play 13-year-old versions of themselves. They are surrounded by actual 13-year-old actors, which heightens the "cringe" factor and highlights the awkwardness of puberty, social outcasts, and early 2000s nostalgia.