The article discusses the creators and stars of the Hulu show 'Pen 15' and their reliance on their instincts. It highlights how the duo, Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle, trusted their creative instincts to successfully portray middle school experiences. They explain that they were able to connect with the audience by drawing from their own personal experiences and memories from that time of their lives. The article emphasizes the importance of trusting one's instincts when creating and performing in order to create authentic and relatable content.