Plot Synopsis

Filmed in remote locations in Scotland, THE A LIST is a half-hour coming-of-age drama series that explores the lives, loves and pasts of a group of teens. Mia is at camp under huge duress. Sent by her busy parents this isn't her idea of a perfect summer, but the late arrival of mysterious new girl Amber brings out her competitive nature and a battle to be Queen Bee ensues. Set in what appears to be an idyllic summer camp, it's not long before dark secrets will turn the holiday of a lifetime into a twisted nightmare. Amber is confident, glamorous and effortlessly charming. Her rivalry with Mia is instant and as the pair go head to head it soon becomes apparent that this is much more than a popularity contest. Amber is not a normal girl; she has powers, they are growing and they are dangerous. The teens include:

Mia: The quintessential Mean Girl, she's gorgeous -- and oh does she know it -- but it's her confidence that makes her attractive. She's achieved a blend of charm, swagger and flattery laced with domination that means every girl wants to be her and every guy wants to date her.

Amber: Underneath her Disney Princess exterior is a psychological predator, capable of ripping your self-esteem to shreds with an innocent sounding comment. And yet despite her deadly nature there's something fragile about her, an ethereal grace that draws you in.

Dev: Good looking, charming and easy going in the way that only people who've had it relatively easy can ever be. Dev thinks of himself as something of a "white knight." He has always been the hero but he's never before come up against the combined forces of girls like Amber and Mia.

Alex: The lone wolf wrapped in sarcasm and acerbic one-liners, although her bark is worse than her bite. Ever the pragmatist, she has very little patience for anything frivolous or vapid. She also completely rejects any heteronormative expectations.

Kayleigh: Sweet, and slightly vapid, she's a Beta by both design and by preference. She'd have no idea what to do with the spotlight if she ever got it and so prefers to blossom under the guiding light of others.

Brendan: The dominant half of the Zac and Brendan double act, he's the brawn rather than the brains. Despite his considerable bravado, his body (which he takes meticulous care of) may look good but his emotional intelligence still leaves something to be desired.

Zac: Smaller in stature but bigger in heart, Zac is more sensitive than Brendan. When they were younger that meant that Brendan always had the upper hand and he never questioned that but now that he's older he's just on the cusp of realizing that maybe this isn't always a good thing.

Harry: A childhood illness left him with lingering health (and general) anxiety issues, an encyclopedic general knowledge gained through reading whilst in quarantine and underdeveloped social skills. He's academically intelligent but he's all theory and no practice, he's never really been out in the world and so it all seems quite scary to him.

Jenna: A supporting character who fancies herself as the leading lady. She comes from a theater background so she's used to always having the spotlight, which she loves, more for the attention than the artistic integrity although she would never admit it!

Petal: A dreamer and an optimist; she believes in everyone and everything. Raised in the country by an unconventional but loving family she radiates positivity and light.

Mags: A well-meaning Mother Hen who just wants everyone at the camp to get along. There's more to her than meets the eye though and over the course of the series we'll discover that beneath her cheery facade lies a dark secret.

Dave: Cheery and sincere, Dave is a complete dorky dad-in-waiting with terrible jokes and an enthusiasm for the outdoors.

THE A LIST had its U.S. premiere on Friday, August 30, 2019 at 3:01am ET/12:01am PT, as Netflix released the entire 13-episode first season.
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The eight-episode second season of THE A LIST dropped on Friday, June 25, 2021 on Netflix. Fact and fiction intertwine as Mia, Dev, Petal, Alex and others attempt to reunite - and re-examine what really happened on Peregrine Island. Season 2 opens with Mia safe at home and recovering from her camp trauma -- until she receives an unexpected message. Elsewhere, others work to escape a high-security facility. Mia, Petal and Harry officially start their journey with a new ally. In isolation, Midge makes a surprising connection. Amber keeps everyone guessing.