Eventually,Tally must decide whether she really wants the Pretty Operationdespite her exhaustion from being an Ugly.

When Uglies turn 16, they undergo a surgery that turns them Pretty.

There are three types of Pretties.

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Late Pretties are elderly Pretties who live in Crumblyville.

Each stage is marked with a new operation.

Theinitial Pretty Operation erases all flaws, which is why the terminology changes.

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Some pretties become Specials, the third throw in of person in the series.

Pretties must undergo another operation to become a Special, but the procedure rewards them with superhuman abilities.

Specials areresponsible for keeping the system in place.

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Based on the novel of the same name, Uglies is a sci-fi drama series released on Netflix in 2024. The series follows a young woman named Tally Youngblood who must face difficult choices in a world where turning sixteen means undergoing a mandatory operation that erases physical differences between people.

Their purpose is to terrify people to remain in line and not rebel against the system.

Dr. Cable, played by Laverne Cox, is a Special and the head of the Special Circumstances department.

The Specials are the primary antagonists of theUgliesseries.

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Uglies (2024)

Based on the novel of the same name, Uglies is a sci-fi drama series released on Netflix in 2024. The series follows a young woman named Tally Youngblood who must face difficult choices in a world where turning sixteen means undergoing a mandatory operation that erases physical differences between people.

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