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: While Gallaudet University allowed filming on its campus in the fall of 2019, the institution had no official role in the creation, casting, or approval of the content [21].

: The show highlights how private conversations are handled in a visual language. For example, characters may "lower their voices" by signing closer to their chest to keep their words out of the prying eyes of others in public spaces [34]. Key Participants and Production Deaf U

: The series premiered on Netflix on October 9, 2020 [24]. : While Gallaudet University allowed filming on its

: Nyle DiMarco, a Gallaudet alumnus, partnered with Hot Snakes Media to ensure Deaf individuals were involved both in front of and behind the camera [21]. Key Participants and Production : The series premiered

: Much of the story revolves around the dating lives, hookups, and evolving friendships of the cast members, such as the complicated history between Alexa and Daequan [34].

The series is often described as a "docusoap," blending documentary-style filming with the dramatic flair of a soap opera [34]. It explores several key narrative threads: