I'm very disappointed so far. I like the actors playing the teens for the most part but am very sad about the writing.
Joey did not have to turn into a murderer. We already know Chase accidentally killed his mom.
Chase did not have to rape Ciara. I was really hopeful for him and Claire to be the first teen love story, perhaps after a triangle with him, Ciara and Theo.
There was more than enough storyline potential between the teens and their parents. But so far Claire and to an extent Joey are the only ones being meshed well in their parents' storylines. These writers could have written illness, sports teams, bullying, friendship issues, etc. anything other than rape and murder to keep these teens occupied in stand alone stories.
And I really really really hope that Shawn is involved if and when Hope learns the truth. I'm tired of the show skipping important beats. I want to see Shawn go after Chase, not Rafe.