Wow, I love this so so much! My jaw literally dropped when I read that they they felt the show had “too much” of a female perspective when it literally has a female lead... it’s so sad that women’s stories (that are actually from their perspective) continue to be put aside in favor of capitalizing off them and their suffering.
Truly appreciate your commentary on this! Everything you explained is exactly why I’ve been unable to bring myself to watch Euphoria no matter how much I’m told to watch it. Thanks for sharing!
The ripple effect I fear the most is the further glamorization of mental illness in young girls as an aesthetic (i.e. “in my fleabag era”) instead of extending compassion to the people this show is clearly taking inspiration from and re-examining the damage that’s been made.
The Idol only came on my radar last week and I didn't know what to make of its hype as I hadn't watched the trailer. Your take on the storyline has made me think twice about starting it and if I do end up watching this show I will definitely be watching out for if and when the plot exploits suffering women / glamourises destructive behaviours. Thank you for this insightful piece.
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Wow, I love this so so much! My jaw literally dropped when I read that they they felt the show had “too much” of a female perspective when it literally has a female lead... it’s so sad that women’s stories (that are actually from their perspective) continue to be put aside in favor of capitalizing off them and their suffering.
Truly appreciate your commentary on this! Everything you explained is exactly why I’ve been unable to bring myself to watch Euphoria no matter how much I’m told to watch it. Thanks for sharing!
The ripple effect I fear the most is the further glamorization of mental illness in young girls as an aesthetic (i.e. “in my fleabag era”) instead of extending compassion to the people this show is clearly taking inspiration from and re-examining the damage that’s been made.
I liked the Black Swan film, but I think you’re onto something very important here.
The Idol only came on my radar last week and I didn't know what to make of its hype as I hadn't watched the trailer. Your take on the storyline has made me think twice about starting it and if I do end up watching this show I will definitely be watching out for if and when the plot exploits suffering women / glamourises destructive behaviours. Thank you for this insightful piece.
Really great examples of how society needs more compassion and that women more often than not still do not get to tell their own story .
What did I watch last night? Where does art end and fetishization begin? Thanks so much for this commentary.