28 parts Complete Mature"18 Candles" contains adult situations, including drug use, and graphic man x max sexual scenes.
In the affluent suburbs of Detroit, Ian Mitchell's 18th birthday promises to be a milestone he'll never forget-but not for the reasons he expects. As the younger brother of the popular Gavin Mitchell, Ian has always lived in the shadows, grappling with his sexuality and the relentless bullying at school. But when a midnight birthday celebration leads him to Menjo's, Detroit's hottest gay club, Ian's world is turned upside down.
There, in the pulsing heart of the dance floor, Ian comes face to face with Derek Lawson-his brother's best friend, his longtime crush, and the openly gay man he's admired from afar for years. As their eyes meet across the crowded room, the electric connection between them ignites, transforming admiration into something far more intense and immediate. As the night unfolds, hidden feelings surge to the surface, and Ian and Derek find themselves drawn into a passionate, forbidden romance.
But their newfound happiness is threatened by the weight of secrets, family expectations, and the fear of losing everything they hold dear. As Ian struggles to come out to his family and Derek battles his own demons, they must navigate the treacherous waters of love, loyalty, and identity.
Set against the backdrop of turn-of-the-millennium Detroit, "18 Candles" is a heart-wrenching yet hopeful coming-of-age story that explores the complexities of first love, the courage it takes to be true to oneself, and the transformative power of acceptance. As Ian's 18 candles flicker in the night, will the flame of his love for Derek be strong enough to light the way forward, or will it be extinguished by the winds of change?