A standout character from the first episode of “The Mist” (the only episode provided to press before the season premiere) is Adrian, played by Russell Posner. In many ways he is the typical misfit high schooler. He wears eyeliner, dresses in all black, and gets bullied as soon as he walks into a party filled with jocks.
What is surprising though is his confidence. His story doesn’t revolve around coming out or growing into himself, which is typical of LGBTQ+ characters. He provides support to his friend Alex and talks like he’s been spending too much time on the internet, picking up the appropriate, eloquent language to describe himself.