Kay is a 22-year-old aspiring creative who lives with her older boyfriend, Eli. Eli loves her deeply, but doesn't truly see her. Beneath the surface of their "stable" relationship, Kay is quietly suffocating, continuously anchored by questions about her identity and desires that she's been suppressing. When Eli invites her to a networking event hosted by his charismatic and tempting lesbian friend, Lottie, the attraction between Kay and Lottie is immediate, sparking a series of encounters that blur the line between curiosity and awakening. One impulsive night in a bar bathroom shatters Kay's reality, and forces her to face the very things she's been grappling with- her sexuality, her dissatisfaction, and her need to be seen. As Eli's trust crumbles and Kay's sense of self spirals, Kay's journey becomes one of painful self-discovery. Between guilt and liberation, she feels stuck with a choice that seems impossible to make without forsaking a piece of herself. "COMP-HET" (short for Compulsory Heterosexuality) is a raw, sensual, and darkly humorous exploration of queer awakening, emotional honesty, and the messy in-between of love and identity.
From the director
Jennasis Savage
Writer | Director | Executive Producer
I’ve always struggled with my sexuality and the “labels” that come with that journey. Since I was very young I knew I was attracted to both genders, but being raised Christian, I was very scared of discovering that side of myself. Sometimes it felt like I just fell into relationships with men because the opportunity was there. When I crossed paths with a woman I felt romantic toward, it opened my eyes to a part of myself I’d suppressed for a long time. I fell in love with her, and was completely thrown by how I could feel for a woman in the same ways I could feel for a man.
I came across the term “Comp-het” on tiktok a little over a year ago, and immediately identified with the described experiences. The term inspired me to combine my some personal experiences with what I was learning about the psychology behind this new term, and thus, “Comp-Het” was born! Representation is so important, and as a predominantly black woman, I always knew all of these characters would be black and represent black people in this space. Though sexuality can be incredibly confusing, it’s still important to talk about and discuss all of the experiences that come with the discovery of it instead of just slapping any old label on ourselves and calling it a day. I realized that this term had been very shallowly explored, so I created a lane for it.
I am still a follower of Christ and walk with Him everyday. There are far more LGBTQ+ believers in Christ than many people realize. Many of us trying to understand our attractions in a way that doesn’t dishonor our beliefs, and I am hoping to turn this into a vertical anthology series that will eventually allow for fans of the show to submit their own stories of queerness and awakening to become a part of the “Comp-Het” universe. We’re just getting started, so enjoy season 1, and thank you for watching ♡