PCA is a boarding school, yet the show often feels like a standard suburban sitcom. The "boarding school" element (roommates, dorm life, lack of parental supervision) is underutilized for drama.
By shifting Season 1 from "girl vs. boy pranks" to a narrative about , the stakes are raised. Zoey becomes a leader rather than just a popular girl, Logan becomes a formidable antagonist worth watching, and the bonds formed in the dorms feel earned through shared struggle.