In Episode 6, Obie — known for his activism — takes part in a protest (against his parent's business) for housing rights. Some fans have likened it to the cringe-worthy Kendall Jenner Pepsi commercial in terms of performative activism, but surprisingly, it gets worse. Julien eventually makes her way to the protest as well, as both an excuse to apologize to Obie for a previous fight as well as a chance to expand her brand. She even tells a potential employer that her politics are part of who she is, and she's not willing to leave a protest to protect her image.
By the end of the night, riots break out as the police turn violent. Rather than stick out the entirety of the protest with their peers, Obie runs to Julien's rescue and the two escape from the fray and avoid arrest themselves. They make their way to the safety of an alley, surrounded by police lights and smoke, and then they...kiss? Not only is it a random moment to decide to reconcile, but fans took issue with the way the two ditched the protest right as things took a turn.
