Pretty Smart

An elite boarding school located in Greece, the Ogilvy Academy sits on a sun-kissed island with a guarded, insular campus. The institution is notorious for its gendered, non-traditional curriculum and a rigid social structure that thrives on cliques. The setting highlights the contrast between opulent prestige and the underlying corruption that threatens the students.

⚖️ Corruption

A powerful headmaster uses the school as a cover for drug trafficking and secretly records students, illustrating how authority can distort institutions from within. The plot centers on uncovering these crimes and resisting the abuse of power. The surveillance footage becomes the catalyst for collective action among the students.

🎓 Education critique

The curriculum is mocked as a sexist, pointless display of etiquette, dancing, and diction rather than genuine learning. Only Sara Gentry offers real intellectual guidance, contrasting with the rest of the staff. The contrast invites viewers to question what a meaningful education should look like.

🤝 Solidarity

The two student groups, Preens and Subs, must bridge their differences to challenge the authority that governs them. The Subs push back against the school's oppressive rules, culminating in a coordinated effort to expose Crawley. The alliance leads to reform, with Gentry taking over as administrator and the protagonists choosing to stay and learn from the experience.