This show definitely represents minorities and the challenges they face in communities overrun by gangs. I gave it only 2 stars because as a show directed at teens, it had many provocative situations in it. I hope that the teens who watched the show are not influenced by the trashiness in it but learn from it since it has a message about the choices you make and the consequences as well. Unfortunately it does also have another underlying message that I feel is not appropriate for teens. Too much sex, too much trashy talk, inappropriate scenes of minors that make me question if this is even legal to be on screen???