[s1e6] Pretend You're Someone Else May 2026

" Pretend You're Someone Else " is the sixth episode of the 2022 reboot of . Directed by Ingrid Jungermann and written by Jaclyn Moore and Sarah Link, the episode centers on the complex relationships and past traumas of the main characters during a Mardi Gras celebration in New Orleans. Plot Summary The episode follows several intersecting storylines:

Critics have noted that while the show addresses complex identities, it sometimes uses New Orleans and its unique culture merely as a backdrop, occasionally missing deeper opportunities for cultural exploration. Production Context [S1E6] Pretend You're Someone Else

Noah introduces Julian to his father during a lunch meeting, highlighting Noah's struggle with familial expectations. " Pretend You're Someone Else " is the

Brodie and Ruthie are stuck together on a Mardi Gras float. This physical confinement forces them to confront their shared past and unresolved tension. Production Context Noah introduces Julian to his father

Writer Jaclyn Moore based much of Ruthie's storyline on her own experiences attending an all-boys Catholic school. The production design, including the uniforms and classroom aesthetics, was meticulously styled to mirror Moore's actual high school environment to enhance authenticity.

The episode utilizes flashbacks to Ruthie's time at an all-boys Catholic high school. These scenes explore her pre-transition relationship with Brodie and the difficulties of being a closeted trans girl in a restrictive environment.