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Faking It: As Impostoras May 2026

The popular gay student who "outs" the duo and becomes Amy's confidant. Lauren Cooper

Cynical best friend who develops real feelings during the ruse. Karma Ashcroft

Ambitious friend who orchestrates the "lesbian" charade for fame. Liam Booker A mysterious artist secretly involved with Karma. Michael J. Willett Shane Harvey Faking It: As Impostoras

Major plot points include the rivalry between Amy and Lauren (who is later revealed to be intersex) and the shifting dynamics of the "Karmy" friendship.

The show uses its liberal setting to flip traditional high school tropes, making the "outcasts" the popular elite. The popular gay student who "outs" the duo

Amy explores her sexuality throughout the series, moving from faking it to realizing her genuine attraction to women.

is the localized title for the MTV comedy-drama Faking It (2014–2016), which follows two best friends who pretend to be a lesbian couple to gain popularity at their high school. Series Overview Seasons/Episodes: 3 seasons, totaling 38 episodes. Original Air Date: April 22, 2014, to May 17, 2016. Creator: Carter Covington. Plot Summary Liam Booker A mysterious artist secretly involved with Karma

At in Austin, Texas, being "different" is the key to social status. When Karma Ashcroft and Amy Raudenfeld are mistakenly outed as lesbians by their popular classmate Shane, they decide to maintain the lie to keep their newfound fame. The ruse becomes complicated as Amy begins to realize she may actually have real romantic feelings for Karma, while Karma enters a secret relationship with the school’s most desired boy, Liam. Main Cast and Characters Role Description Rita Volk Amy Raudenfeld