Netflix has premiered their new coming-of-age dramedy series Boots, starring Parenthood alum Miles Heizer. Boots is based on former US Marine Greg Cope White’s memoir, The Pink Marine.

As seen in the trailer for the new eight-episode series, which premiered on October 9, Boots follows Heizer’s character, Cameron Cope – a closeted teen who enlists in the US Marine Corps to escape his chaotic life, leading him to forge an unexpected bond with his best friend Ray (Liam Oh) and fellow recruits as they navigate the intense and unpredictable environment of Marine boot camp. The series takes place in the 1990s, when it was illegal for military members to be gay.

The series also stars Vera Farmiga, Max Parker,Cedrick Cooper, Ana Ayora, Angus O’Brien, Dominic Goodman, Kieron Moore, Nicholas Logan, Rico Paris, Blake Burt, Logan Gould, Zach Roerig, Johnathan Nieves, Brandon Tyler Moore, Ivan Hoey Jr., Anthony Marble, Joy Osmanski, Brett Dalton, Jack Kay and Troy Leigh-Anne Johnson.

All eight episodes of Boots are available to stream now; see the trailer: HERE.

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