Euphoria
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WhetherEuphoriais successful in representing modern adolescence is still in debate.
Before it had even started (Remember the30 penisesdrama?
One prime example: the ending of season one.
Zendayas voice is beautiful, but just save it for the credits.
Nevertheless, the show carried on strong, gaining a devout following and an Emmy award for Zendaya.
And then COVID hit.
In a surprise change of pace,Euphoriahad delivered its finest episodes yet.
It looks like the specials were truly a one-time thing.
But at least its the Fezco episode!
Hes not a kid or a grandson, but a business partner.
(If I were God, I dont think Id let McDonalds CEO in heaven, she retorts.)
I love the entire sequence of Cassie hiding in the bathtub to avoid Maddy.
The structure of this episode mirrors a schlocky horror movie.
What happened to Rues anger at Jules for leaving her at the train station?
What about their awkwardness around each other at the end of Fuck Anyone Whos Not a Sea Blob?
(My world got too small, and I didnt feel good.)
A very short amount of time has passed since their breaking point on the platform.
Has their resentment just evaporated?
And dont get me started on the blinding light show that replaces the conversations they should be having.
The bells and whistles ofEuphoriaare relentlessly frustrating because they obfuscate the wonderful performances from its cast.
After showing such promise last Christmas,Euphoriais already regressing back to its old ways.
Of the few new characters that make an entrance, Elliott seems the most intriguing.
Im really rooting for Lexi and Fez to succeed Kat and Ethan as the most wholesome pairing inEuphoria.
I squealed when he called her the coolest person at the party.
When he called their conversation the highlight of his year, I had to take a breather.
