The second half of Pen15 season 2 delivers a bittersweet ending for the Hulu comedy series. Creators Anna Konkle and Maya Erskine, who play middle school versions of themselves, decided to end the show after two seasons. The final episodes explore mature issues faced by the protagonists and end on a sweet and hopeful note. The finale highlights the strange nature of middle school and the importance of preserving innocence. The ending leaves the future of Maya and Anna's friendship uncertain, but emphasizes the strength of their bond. Pen15 portrays the purity and strength of adolescent friendship.