Euphoria Season 2 - The real symbolism of Cassie’s looks

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In season two of Euphoria, Cassie Howard goes through some major changes, and so does her style. Euphoria’s makeup and fashion looks are influential and iconic, but they also have a deeper meaning, reflecting what’s going on with the characters. So what’s the secret emotional meaning underneath each of Cassie’s season two looks?
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00:00 What do Cassie's iconic looks really mean?
00:18 Dressing like Maddy
01:35 Copying Jules' makeup
02:38 Playing Nate's Barbie
04:44 The pink desperation swimsuit
05:11 Baby pink and blue
06:38 The showdown dress

[@thetake]

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[@tearupnationinc.7199]

Your defending betrayal and disloyalty between 2 girls yet your channel has yet to make criticism about cultural appropriation in Sam Levison Show such as the spicy violent latina or black best friend I feel as if you can only identify with Cassie on the basis that she's white I recommend you guys do a video on those subjects instead of your tone deaf Cassie defense vids. P.s Anya I appreciate if you look up vid's on the decline of good writing and offensive stereotypes that is presented in the show.

[@toyang..]

please do fleabag

[@samf.s.7731]

She did a good job!

[@Hottest_Bardi]

@@tearupnationinc.7199 ok calm down its just a show Susan

[@tearupnationinc.7199]

@@Hottest_Bardi nothing wrong with calling out flaws in tv show bro. Some of relying problematic tropes when that are recycled. That's it. P.s liked that Susan Jab.

[@hmbhousemusic]

It’s not just her best friends guy, it’s the guy who abused her best friend, someone she knows is dangerous AND hurt her friend.

[@Collsy100]

Exactly! And a guy who actively mocks and slut shames her behind her back both seasons.

[@RiniDiamandis]

Exactly. I hate that ppl try to glaze over that. This is the guy, the PERSON who hurt your best friend, someone you claim to love, THE MOST

[@Dizzydollie7]

I think people don’t understand that in her mind, she’s the one who can fix him. That’s the entire pathology

[@dcmkflylo1603]

It really bothers me how the characters don't seem to focus on that, or how Maddie doesn't even show momentary concern for Cassie's safety.

[@Dizzydollie7]

@@dcmkflylo1603 I think the fans - like a Cassie - think she won’t get treated the same

[@toyang..]

cassie's look when nate "dresses her up" is like a mix between jules and maddy, which says a lot about what's going on inside nate's head

[@samf.s.7731]

Yeah, and she arrived at that through trial and error by trying out new looks everyday. It's not how she dressed before or how she'd dress to express herself, it's a Nate preference though not communicated to her by words.

[@Chris-rg6nm]

What does it say? Stop bi shaming

[@Zephur0s]

@@Chris-rg6nm it's not bi shaming omg

[@unionunicorn6776]

@@Chris-rg6nm There is nothing bi about it… Maddy and Jules are both women?

[@alim.9801]

@@Chris-rg6nm explain to me how this is bi shaming

[@AJ-zg1nq]

I know this is an unpopular opinion but I really enjoyed Cassie's spiral in season 2. People hate her in this season 'cause how close it hits home. Her portrayal is so raw and unfortunately something all of us have either done or seen happening around us.

[@okaysoanyways2645]

"Its so raw and unfortunate" More like repetitive and gimmicky Cassie in season 2 feels like a parody of season 1 Cassie. Girl is sad lets make girl crazy and sad next time.This shows loves to put shock value first and character development/plot at the very last. And people love making excuses for a sad toxic white blonde with dAdDy iSsUes

[@melissab3217]

I agree. We have all been there, some people are just too proud to admit it.

[@eliza6971]

Totally! I loved the spiral because it felt emotionally real, even though I want better for Cassie

[@goddessnoir290]

Truth

[@jeringatai3156]

nothing raw about this plot. Its so cliche that its an emmy grab. whats crap is shows like reservation dogs and acting from Antony Starr were completely snubbed but this obvious attention grab for an emmy gets noticed

[@trinaq]

Maddy's style looks natural on her, but very try hard on Cassie, showing just how much she's losing herself in the process.

[@hughdncy]

Yes...casse should never try to copy maddy....it will never work

[@BecksWood51]

interesting analysis, one thing I'd like to point out is the comparison between the two girls in terms of their bodies. I agree the early sexualization Cassie had to experience made her more difficult to understand her relationship with men and her own body, but thinking that sexy outfits on Maddie are empowering and giving her confidence vs those on Cassie are vulgar just because she has more curves it's unfair and perpetrates once again the idea that bigger bodies are less elegant, ridiculous and to be made fun of whereas the same clothes on a smaller figure are a sign of control and maturity, as often stated in the video. Every girl, regardless of her size, has a story to tell about how she was seen as a thing and sexualized since an early age, at the carnival Maddie is called a slut not a queen, they're both too worried about how they're perceived, we see their different reactions based on new experiences on season 2 but it is not dependent on their respective size.

[@gabriellaberman]

I think this is a really interesting point. I definitely agree that this is super harmful, cos I felt this way myself in high school. I was so much bustier than my friends and received very different male attention. But I also think that the Take pointing it out is valid, cos it is how a lot of people, especially men, view bustier women. I hate that this is the case, but it’s an integral part of Cassie’s character and her experience growing up

[@Senidhr]

Thank you for what you said. I feel this very deeply. I have a really big bust. Recently i bought tops from the internet (crop and that i could use without a bra because i don't like to use bras in summer). These tops in a girl with small chest or normal look cute and sexy, and bold. In my body i just see them as being trashy and kind of vulgar. I just wanted to feel nice on them. But i know that people will perceive that way and makes me perceive it also that way and i'm not confident in them (plus i'm also plus size woman, so it makes it worse).

[@tflenderson9636]

I agree but I think that's the point the writer was making, women and girls who are curvier or busty are read differently socially & this has nothing to do with who they are and their personal motives but what people project onto them.

[@samf.s.7731]

@@gabriellaberman I think I like the other point the show is making, that although most men are almost always turned on by a Cassie, they "THINK" someone like a Maddy or a Jules is a keeper. So basically, if she turns him on, she can't possibly have a personality and feelings. No no, go for the one that wouldn't turn people on as much, that's the one you want to spend the rest of your life with. There was this survey about how men view blondes Vs brunettes Vs redheads. The stuff in there were hilarious. The majority actually said they're mostly turned on by redheads and blondes but they don't think they're loyal or trustworthy. While "Raven haired" maidens, they're not that sexy apparently but that's the trustworthy one. 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️ I think these people get their perceptions about women from cough cough adult films. I'm naturally a brunette but I dye my hair blonde because I just see myself as a blonde. But this made me laugh my ass off. Always wondered if this was for or against me, in terms of what, and how exactly. Turns out it's pretty dumb, as expected. Edit: And please if you're trying to make the "not all men" argument, spare me! Refer to every single explanation out there for how this is just an attempt at derailment. No one has ever written "all men", you put that in there, and are actively attempting to derail. And since it pissed you off so much, I'll say it again just to piss you off harder. Graduate highschool, and then come talking to me.

[@chickofmusic001]

The double standard on body types. 😕

[@gabriellaberman]

I never realised how she adopts Jules’s style as well! The costume design in Euphoria is absolutely incredible

[@samf.s.7731]

Really? I thought when he had the dream about being with her there were definitely images of Jules in there, in the dark. It was clear Cassie was not really the one he wanted, it was Jules. But he would never admit that to himself, and she's definitely not the "wifey" material that fits into that dream. Jules is much different than the stereotype Nate wants for a wife to feel all masculine because he's insecure.

[@rel2202]

Cassie is so interesting because she is very real. She is not like every good written fictional charakter, she is like normal human. Thats why she gets so much hate and love.

[@tandzilebhembe1255]

She gets pure sympathy from me neither love or hate because I understand this is truly stemming from her daddy issues and although I've never experienced this severe case of daddy issues I can understand her I'm not proud of her I'm disgusted by the betrayal but I can't hate her she needs serious therapy and to come to terms with herself that she doesn't know who she truly is.

[@samfilmkid]

Cassie is addicted to Love, the same way Rue is addicted to literal Drugs. She knows Nate is bad news but the whole point of addiction is that addicts usually know things are bad for them but if they need it enough, they don't care. Also...she's a teenager. Was every choice you made as a teenager rational and sane?

[@chipacita90]

She had low self esteem at the time Nate picks her up. It doesn't matter if he is good or bad, she is gonna cling to him because that's what people with low self esteem do when someone lays eyes on them.

[@melissab3217]

100%

[@msk-qp6fn]

Our choices aren't 100% rational or sane even when we become "adults." The hormones fizzles down eventually but once puberty comes with its hormones and changes it's never going back. Honestly kids are probably more rational and clear minded as chaotic they can be. Anyways, my point is, well at least I didn't thirst for my bestie's abusive boyfriend even when I have a bad relationship with my own father.

[@unionunicorn6776]

@@msk-qp6fn Do you want a trophy? How about “I compare myself to characters I hate so I can feel superior to them.” Would that be a good trophy? Cuz you win that one for sure…🏆

[@alim.9801]

@@chipacita90 exactly

[@burnedbylove0711]

People who hate Cassie for what she did keep forgettng that she's SO YOUNG. In my 19 and early 20 (up till 23) i literally WAS Cassie. Daddy issues, confused sexuality, I even look like her in a way: it's that mix of innocent childlike face and curvy feminine body. I confronted man sexualasing me (sometimes relatives and "family friends") from like 11-12 years old. It breaks you. I really thought that sex is all men will ever want from me. I did a lot of stupid things because I WANTED TO BE LOVED AND SEEN so badly. "To be someone's girlfriend" literally was my identity. I knew nothing about myself. Maybe Cassie is jealous of Maddy being so put together and knowing who she is that deep in her subconcious she decided to became Maddy the only way she knows - by stealing her man. I don't know what's gonna happen next in series but in real life girls like Cassie are in trouble and it's a very tough road ahead of them. It tooks so much tears, humiliation and hate for yourself to finally become a real person with your own dreams... I think what we should keep in mind - that Cassie is stupid in a way, but she's also miserable and she's a product of male gaze. And she's kinda lonely in her sadness. For example Lexy's play was offensive an humiliating and she wanted a little sympathy and validation of her emotions from her mom but she never got it. She's a black sheep in her own family. She needs help.

[@samf.s.7731]

But girl she didn't steal her man, the goddamn abusive piece of shit went from abusing one to abusing another. I genuinely do think only the BBs of the world would look at the situation as "stealing". There was no stealing. Nate did it, he approached Cassie, he told Cassie he loved her. He had sex with her in the bathroom... Why do people keep forgetting it takes 2 to tango?

[@MissArtisticSasnuhy]

Lexis play wws completely unnecessary. She crossed the line big time with the carousel scene. Who the hell does that to your sister?

[@Random_Wierdo.]

@@MissArtisticSasnuhy You could have not said it better. I have said this many many times. Thank you

[@MissArtisticSasnuhy]

@@Random_Wierdo. and people are so delusional for saying “oh the audience didnt know it was about her!” Like are you serious? Im all about spilling the truth and throwing facts to people to show them who they are but there are BOUNDARIES. Whoever agrees with Lexi on creating those scenes lacks serious morals and ethics.

[@kennysama7124]

I'm 29 and I'm still a Cassie 😭

[@smokescreen9253]

So Cassie is basically a blank canvas where anyone can draw to and she actually lets them do it.

[@tiamarrow6366]

Yes but she actual reasons for that considering her father abandoned her family, she was always sexualized for having big boobs, and guys only eMates her for sex…..

[@mariamarchese8405]

As someone who can't relate, I've read a comment on Facebook that went: we should normalise that some women have bigger breasts without objectifying them. They just happen to be bigger than others, that's it. Implying Maddie is more elegant (and I'm not sure she would go for that) because she has a smaller figure is just serving the male gaze.

[@jasonvargas7564]

Very good point!

[@bettyboop2901]

for sure I hate that

[@anonymousforcommentslol6075]

yeah that part of the video was disgusting.

[@angelical5386]

I get what you’re saying, but in the video, didn’t the narrator clarify, that may be because it looks like she’s about to spill out of her top that can make it look less elegant? Little boobs or big boobs, any gender, If you’re in school, they should stay in your top or at least be secured enough to stay in lmao

[@ashleightompkins3200]

Could we get a video on Nate and his need to control everything in his life and other characters like him? Fred from Handmaid's Tale or Christian Grey.

[@jasonvargas7564]

Nate controls my entire life and I wouldn’t have it any other way

[@stoplisteningtothestatic7078]

Nate is so boring his voice makes me sleepy😴

[@tam9856]

That’d be a great idea, but I’m beginning to suspect the Take truly doesn’t care to listen to viewers’ suggestions. I mean, yes they say “Like, subscribe and tell us what our next take should be,” but again… I don’t think they ever pay attention.

[@grazielaalmeida8438]

I don't get why lately there are many media productions portraying a warped masculinity, with violent men that overpower women with their bodies. It's a pet peeve for me that hate this type of men, some women may like, but it seems that all men are turning like this.

[@ashleightompkins3200]

@@grazielaalmeida8438 It's because it's happening on reality. We need these mirrors held up so we can recognise what is happening around us

[@akirachaossuta]

Honestly, I agree on the fact that the Country girl look was how Cassie truly viewed herself/her style. It was also the one she was the most insecure about. She changed her other looks so easily, and other then when she tried Maddie's style, no one really said anything about her look. But when she comes in dressed like a "country music star" suddenly everyones on her case about why she's dressed like that and outright comparing her the word "Oklahoma". She also becomes so absorbed into her reflection when everyone kept commenting on it, almost breaking down. Its kinda sad that the only original look she came up with was the only one that her friends had a problem with.

[@MissxVenomxPoison]

Exactly

[@cogitae]

As a 30 years old recovering from an ED and who has huge social anxiety issues, the scene where cassie is doing her routine that slowly turns to self-hatred speaks volumes to me. It made me feel itchy and actually cry the first time I saw it, its exactly what people with mental health (and also physical health) issues go through on a daily basis. It's heartbreaking but Cassie is easily one of the best written characters in television history, and I'm so glad we are getting this kind of content for this generation, the same way we had Degrassi and Skins and other shows of that sort back when I was a teenager myself.

[@danirahernandez383]

Sydney Sweeney had the best acting (beside Zendaya), i mean the whole montage with her getting ready at 4:00 am is just suffocating

[@samf.s.7731]

That montage is seriously addictive to watch. She's so good. It's like she's having a manic episode, but she did this every day for 3 hours, waking up at 4 am, for about what? A month???

[@labacgone9367]

Girl f zendya she got in euphoria just because of famee! Sidney killed it

[@dominquedestine777]

@@labacgone9367You clearly haven't watched season 2 ep 5

[@likhwezititus]

​@@labacgone9367oh please and Sydney didn't get in just cause she's pretty and has a busy body you Sydney stans need to take SEVERAL seats

[@melissab3217]

This may be controversial, but I LOVE Cassie's character. My teenage self would have related to her so much.

[@anonymousforcommentslol6075]

dude tbh i relate like i’d never fuck someone i KNEW abused someone but i find the rest extremely relatable

[@melissab3217]

@@anonymousforcommentslol6075 100%!

[@likhwezititus]

Did your teenage self ever consider psycho therapy or a mental facility

[@melissab3217]

@@likhwezititus yeah no... that would imply that my abusive parents cared enough to seek help for me. But I did pursue a psychology degree and learned CBT for myself. And most importantly, moved 2,000 miles away.

[@bryantbrown1213]

I know a lot of people hated Cassie for her behavior this season and I get it, she did wrong. But, I feel really bad for her. She has daddy issues and they manifest in how she lets men treat her. Nate, complete psychopath that he is, picked up on that and took advantage of it. She’s not blameless, but let’s not forget that Nate is manipulative as hell. Despite Maddie being smarter and more mature than Cassie, Nate manipulated her to the point of lying to police and sending another person to jail after he assaulted her. Cassie is more of a victim in all this. Nate being the primary villain to her, Maddie, and everyone else in that town.

[@pettybee3860]

Totally agree

[@_blueshawty6698]

He didn’t manipulate Maddy, he assaulted her at the carnival & then they reported Tyler. he manipulates Cassie because he knows she’s dumb for love, but He was physically abusive to Maddie

[@Jkjoannaki]

He is toxic to Cassie the same way Cassie is toxic to Maddie, through lies and manipulation. The victim here is Maddie, who was actually truly abused by nate. But because Maddie doesn't cry all the time, no one views her as a victim.

[@samf.s.7731]

Yeah why do people keep forgetting that? (Nice job for mentioning it). Maddy let this guy beat her. She's Maddy, and this guy beat her! She lied to the police to cover for his behind. She lies to him about being helpless, just so that he wouldn't feel insecure. The minute she displays independence, he goes bananas. He literally wanted her because he thought she was a helpless virgin... Come on you guys.

[@pettybee3860]

@@_blueshawty6698 umm, yes that would be classified as manipulation. He may not have outright said it but he definitely manipulated her throughout their relationship to the point where she thought she had to go along with everything he did in order to protect him, even when he did the worst to her.

[@Zinetha]

I loved this story arc. It's rare to see such a realistic portrayal of a girl or woman hitting a rock bottom and going crazy, while still being symphathetic to the audience. It's relatable and heart-breaking, because I've been there. That is a very, very dark place.

[@unionunicorn6776]

I just feel so sorry for Cassie. I know she’s the “bad guy” but she has a past that completely explains what she’s going through. She’s suicidal. She is desperate and feels alone and *unlovable.* These are all things that happen to women who have a deep emotional wound of rejection from one or both of their parents, especially the father. It only makes sense that she is desperate to “prove” she is lovable by trying to “win” Nate, only to have that totally blow up in her face. And yes it was deserved but it’s a tragic story. Her story is one of love and loss. She was rejected by the very person who was supposed to love her. Of course she would feel this deep emotional void that nobody can fill, so she is misguided and thinks that Nate can be the person to fill that emptiness. Of course she’s wrong to believe that because she is young and naive, and if you’ve never truly known love, how would you even know what to look for? In contrast, partly why Maddy is so self confident might be in big part to her healthy and loving relationships with her own family, so she knows exactly what love is and how she *deserves* to be treated. Of course what Cassie did was wrong, betraying her best friend, but because I have a similar childhood to hers (my father deciding to just completely abandon me and my sisters) I completely understand *why* she did it. I really hope Cassie gets the redemption arch she deserves because she is a victim of an unloving parent and a tragically loveless life. 💔💔💔

[@noncreative.username]

Season 2 had better storytelling through fashion than the actual script. Which on one hand is great to see the symbolism and transformation in each character through the way the express themselves (withouth speaking of it) but on the other hand, it's sad how S2 had less of good writing (as S1 did)

[@michelleta1628]

I hope that in the upcoming season we will be able to see Cassie change for the better, and the progression in her character be reflected in her wardrobe. I think she’d still maintain the girly/feminine style she’s known for with pastel colors and cute hairstyles but make it less form fitting and basic. And instead elevating it to be bolder and more unique in terms of silhouette, patterns, texture, and prints. Cassie's original "girl next door" look was all about playing it safe in terms of appealing to the tastes of men, mostly with figure hugging and revealing clothes, simple makeup, loosely styled hair, and safe solid pastel colors. For when Cassie starts finally dressing for herself, I can imagine that her still adopting a romantic/feminine style but more artistically beautiful than conventionally beautiful. Think bright eye-catching florals, longer flared-out skirts and trousers, fun flowy or bell-shaped sleeves, and more.

[@carolinpurayidom4570]

Cassie true style is seen by the peacock dress because then she feels she is free from societal expectation and can just be who she wants to be.

[@spacebar123100]

y’all give this show too much credit lol

[@pinkattics9708]

I honestly feel like the makeup and costume teams are putting in more effort than the writer lol

[@goldenoreo6699]

Loved the vide, but I definitely do not think Maddy is controlled and matured haha! Calling people the “R” word, dating Nate, slapping a girl on stage and corraborating with putting an innocent guy in jail are not hallmarks of maturity. Like with Jules, Maddy is sexually active and outspoken and due to these qualities people tend to think these characters are more mature than they actually are. They are usually put in contrast with their respective counterparts Jules/Rue, Maddie/Cassie. Rue for instance is seen as being less mature than Jules and it has been implied because she is not confident or sexually active. Yet Jules is the one who meets with a guy she’s never seen a picture of, cheats in a relationship, steals liquor and runs away. Overall charisma, sexual activity and wearing bold outfits are not hallmarks of maturity. That’s the reason that I love Euphoria because it shows at the end of the day these are children and despite how cool, or put together they may be they are lost and trying to find their self esteem in superficial ways which brings them more pain.

[@tanyajustine3223]

This is exactly what I thought. Maddy controlled and mature? I wish more people would look through the tough girl persona that Maddy puts on and actually see a deeply disturbed young girl who is capable of equally bad or even worse things that Cassie is being criticized for. Maddy supporters sweep off the false sexual charges she brought on Tyler under the rug while they call for Cassie's blood. They also seem to forget that she held onto Jules ' CD and Nate had to give it back to her

[@domsvelvetrope2379]

Definitely see both points, but I feel as though near the end of the season she was more mature, yes she beat up Cassie but she was able to give her the mature response of he’ll come back to you like he did with me, then walking away from the fight. Also, in the last two episodes, she also talked to Samantha about moving somewhere, I feel as though if she’s away from this town & Cassie she can become a better person. I also felt like her maturity was shown through her clothing as stated in the video, wearing more bolder colors opposed to the bright colors she wore when she was with Nate.

[@gabriellaberman]

I think more than anything, she knows how to come off as in control and how to keep the upper hand in many relationships. She has a need to always be the one in control, even with Nate to an extent

[@unionunicorn6776]

Yes!!! Thank you!! This always annoyed me that people would attribute the characters of Maddy and Jules to maturity rather than just confidence. But confidence is NOT the same thing as maturity…

[@samf.s.7731]

@@tanyajustine3223 This is true. Maddy has done some pretty crappy stuff, some in the name of love. Others, in the name of being "confident". I think her beating up people is absolutely not okay, and I'm not talking about just beating up Cassie because that happened after Cassie shoved the girl playing her off the Mary go round horse on stage (There's a sentence I never thought I'd type! Thanks Sam Levinson, your show is Bananas entertaining). She'd beaten up people before, and I think the "angry Latina" stereotype is just not cool tbh. The character deserves better. Happy that she's walking away from all of that crap tbh at the end of the season. I think we all like Maddy for an obvious reason, Alexa..

[@twink3448]

I love cassie’s outfits they’re so feminine and pretty i need her closet

[@joesteel7409]

This has Effy vibes from Skins, the writers of that show destroyed that character until she was completely hollow. it was brutal to watch.

[@petraleopold2713]

i never even liked effy, so manipulative and broken inside, toyed with everyone but i don't see cassie in her at all, only thing they have in common is that they're both broken but rest of it is all different

[@iceprincessreyes72]

Did anyone else ever notice in the montage with Nate, Maddy, Jules, and Cassie; Nate put on the exact same color fishnet leggings on Cassie that Jules had when she was first hooking up with Cal on season one?

[@flaviamallaco223]

AMAZING video. You girls are incredible. I’d really like an analysis of the “female robot” trope, like Alita, Ava from “ex-machina”, Chris Stratton from Blade Runner and even Samantha from “Her”, all made by man for being useful beyond human capacities, but also inocent and extremelly sexy for no reason.

[@savannahs8914]

There's a great video called "Born Sexy Yesterday" by Pop Culture Detective you'd probably love

[@katherinealvarez9216]

I kind of wondering about the school’s dress code. Because usually a girl wearing a tank top and leggings gets them in trouble.

[@sharonspears-mandeville2369]

Nah, _The school's probably smoking the same shit the kids are smoking (and/or doing) and not (*really*) giving a fuck about it,man.._ *_Seriously,if the student body is doing things like that-Drugs,sex and the like,such,surely the school's doing the same too,I may add,bruh;It's (Probably,if I'm not correct here,but still) think that it's THE NON-Euporia/Drugs,sex and misandry-doing-type kids are the ones punished at this school,man...SMH..._*

[@mayln163]

I love these Euphoria videos

[@_alanawalker]

Cassie just needs to get back into skating, that's who she is i feel

[@Vivalarosa45]

I feel sorry for Cassie. The girl needs to pull herself together.

[@JessicaMiller-pc4dj]

I have so much fascination for this character, so interested to see where she ends up. The Oklahoma scene was hilarious.

[@labacgone9367]

It was humiliation scene fo cassie! Really shady

[@RodniThorpeTK]

Wow quality breakdown!

[@DiamondLexusMedia]

I really hope they do all the characters style analysis.

[@toyang..]

please do fleabag

[@elaynerc]

An actual good script worth discussing

[@camadams9149]

This video definitely changed my view of Cassie. Her bratty/petulant/selfish behavior annoyed me because I thought it occurred through her deliberately rejecting her own agency. 8:45 Now Im of the opinion: She doesn't fully realize her agency. Her actions don't embody who she is (because she doesn't know who she is) but instead reflect who she thinks she is based on what other people want her to be

[@unionunicorn6776]

Yes! Cassie has a long way to go to finding herself and she is on a self love journey. She wants so desperately to be loved, and so she looks outside herself to everyone around her in hopes of finding someone who will tell her she’s good enough, that she is *lovable* (not loved, but *lovable* because of her deep emotional wound from her father’s abandonment, she doesn’t even think she is lovable). I hope she gets her redemption arch that she deserves because I really want to get to know the *real* Cassie. The Cassie who knows she is a beautiful lovable person. The Cassie who loves herself. 💗

[@darkcherry4915]

I love Cassie. I relate a lot to her and really want to see her happy on season 2. I no its an unpopular opinion but what can I do? The vídeo is pretty interesting.

[@Genedide]

I’m always on the edge of my seat because I just wanna jump in there and help the likes of Casey so bad!!!!

[@xoxo_dd886]

Maddie's style is naturally and effortlessly gorgeous, badass and confident, but it just looks so try hard on Cassie

[@ajayzkates]

jules is the one who nate really wants cassie was just a substitute

[@buttercupdabaddieutonium9257]

To me she looks like a real life bubbles from powerpuff girls and maddy is buttercup

[@labacgone9367]

I love cassie so much, she is perfect and very kind💕🌌 the barbie of Euphoria

[@alannallama3334]

Since everyone thinks Cassie is such a “good person”who just needs the void her dad left filled by a man,I wanna see how they try to redeem her to please Cassie fans.And to be honest if Maddie had done what Cassie did,would people be just as forgiving and understanding?

[@jasonvargas7564]

Yes, why wouldn’t we forgive Maddie if she had done what Cassie did?

[@alannallama3334]

@@jasonvargas7564 I’m just saying this because Cassie is a victim of her situation. No dad,people pleaser,etc. Since Maddy has not gone through that kind of thing even though in a way her dad is absent too. Would people be quick to forgive and forget or would they be upset? If Maddy had cheated with one of Cassie’s boyfriends she would have a full breakdown and that would make people feel sorry for her(like when she wasn’t getting calls from Nate after Maddy found out) Then people would think Maddy is a bad person because people already perceive her as a b*tch. That’s just what I think I could be wrong. However I’ve been picking up on some people only feeling sorry for Cassie.

[@anikethchakraborty3238]

Maddy is not a saint tho

[@jasonvargas7564]

@@alannallama3334 oh, sorry I thought you meant if Maddie, if she had gone through the same things Cassie did, and then did this, then yes, I’d forgive her the way I forgive Cassie. But current Maddie? No. Her, I’d forgive her for seeking out another toxic, controlling, abusive boyfriend, and if he was in a relationship with another person, but he manipulated her into feeling loved, the way Nate made her believe it, that I would forgive.

[@alannallama3334]

@@anikethchakraborty3238 no she’s not,no one in this show is. I remember what she did to Tyler just to please Nate. Jules helped too, but these girls problems all stem back to the even bigger problem,Nate. In season 2 we see that she has a good side and is actually a great friend.When Maddy,Cassie,or Jules are around Nate they are the worst version of themselves. If Cassie can find a way to move on kind of like Maddy did she might become the best version of herself. Jules… I don’t know what will happen with her at this point .🤷🏽‍♀️

[@malon-]

Well... I would not say Maddy is in control either to be honest

[@mpGreen03]

1.09 laid down edges like madey, "for white casey is not a great look", I am a bit confused as to what do they mean by white? Light hair? Or because she's white as in by a race. Isn't this trend from the 20s?

[@bettyboop2901]

the take deletes comments calling out their body shaming and misogynistic attitude

[@chickofmusic001]

What the heck??

[@bettyboop2901]

@@chickofmusic001 they do, I left a comment leaving a timestamp of when they compared Maddie and Cassies bodies in, imo, a misogynistic way. they should keep in mind that they are talking about the actresses bodies too..

[@navrojkaur6487]

@betty boop hey little late to video but I noticed it too like come on that's Sydney sweeny's body not something she only put on for the show , what do you mean "the way it almost spills" ???? Wha??

[@mayaalieva938]

I'm sure once she breaks away from Nate, she can go back to who she was. I think some forgot that she wanted to be a figure skater, maybe that's the real her. And I know it was her best friend's guy, but Maddie did give her the warning of what was to come so it Cassie listens to her, she could leave him and go back to doing what she loves again. You gotta learn to love yourself first before loving somebody else, and Maddie clearly does love herself, Cassie needs to learn that too.

[@hidansektas]

i still like her the most as a character and love sydney sweeney. i have tbe same style as her in season 1 snd have a bigger chest compared to rest of my body

[@xoxo_dd886]

Her life must be so sad that she feels like she has to ripoff Maddy's signature outfits just to get approval from one person, she's just killing herself it's sad

[@jayn5088]

Do a video on Maddy next 😩

[@alliyahd8650]

Maddy and cassie and jules different styles Maddy perez styles is baddie looks baddie trend involves being confident, focusing on a mix of makeup and streetwear by posting flawless looks on visual social platforms. Cassie styles is girly looks girly woman who presents herself in a traditionally feminine way. This may include wearing pink, using make-up, using perfume, dressing in skirts and dresses, and engaging in activities that are traditionally associated with femininity, such as talking about relationships Jules styles is artists looks In much of the world today, an artist is considered to be a person with the talent and the skills to conceptualize and make creative works Make-Up artists tend to be predominantly artistic individuals, meaning that they are creative and original and work well in a setting that allows for self-expression.

[@labacgone9367]

I love how Media try to put Maddie on the scene and put Cassie down although maddies character is boring meanwhile cassie is so colorful and unique! Sidney Sweeney deserve an oscar!

[@samf.s.7731]

I don't get the people feeling bad for Maddy because of what Cassie did. See, I watched season one and I saw what Nate is like. The moment Maddy shows an ounce of independence and security, Nate flips out; the moment she tells him she accepts him for who he is, Nate flips out. He beat her you guys, Maddy is arguably the strongest of the girls in terms of character and Nate still made her have breakdowns. And she still wants to go back to him. Isn't it insanity to do the same thing over and over again and expect a different result? I don't care if he says he loves her, if season 2 proves anything it's that Nate says that and may not even know what it means. He says it to Cassie but did any of that look like love? Nope! Sure Cassie had a meltdown too, she's not as strong as Maddy, but while I see why Cassie's low self esteem would get her to really fixate on Nate, for the life of me I can't see why Maddy would still choose to hurt herself. Gotta say though, Sydney Sweeney carried this season, her performance is REALLY GOOD. Aside from Rue's two (You know which ones) episodes, the rest of the season could have been dull but it wasn't because of Cassie. And yes this was not a character to aspire to be, or one that you'll empathize with the entire time, but she was perfect and earned every moment she was on screen because of the "grey" area in which her character resided this season. On a final note, so sick of people not trashing Nate, and I know what you're gonna say "Oh we expect that from Nate he's a garbage person". But I still don't see a reason why that's not brought up, while people really emphasize the Cassie Vs Maddy thing. Like, it's not a question of who's better or who's right, they're both victims of an abusive and manipulative piece of garbage character. Duh.

[@queenbee3561]

Bruh you fucking read my mind!

[@lareineii]

I love Cassie 🥺 I hope she is okay🩷

[@goa1236]

@TheTake please do a video on Maddie's fashion

[@mjmo473]

I vote for an analysis of Yellowstone!

[@TheNopeDude]

Are we running out of topics guys?

[@RcsN505]

Loving the shorter videos! Like in the old days =)

[@skinglyfe]

Mattie is my favorite character she so fine

[@RoninRen]

you know it's really up to them if they ever wanna do a video essay, on how media has shaped the opinion of nouveau riche, basically the rags to riches narratives,

[@berfin1740]

i think it symbolizes how much of a creep sam levinson is

[@fixtureofthesun]

forreal. like they’re highschoolers why do we havw to see them so exposed all the time

[@itsalexvargas]

tea

[@leslievelvy]

she's my favorite character in the season 2

[@greendayfecer]

Don’t ask me why, but I feel like it would be interesting to see Cassie go goth.

[@pratheepanpiranetha7802]

Let's be honest all these chracters just need theraphy.which will take a long time.

[@leslievanhouten]

FYI it’s Mohs-KEY-no

[@nonyabiness4023]

A guy who’s friend she dated last season! I wonder if McCay will ever find out Nate has been messing with his ex?

[@noeliagonzalez4788]

jamás iría a esa escuela es un infierno

[@juliancandelario4823]

Y’all remember self harm comes in many forms ❤

[@IsabellaCoelho]

Nate kind of guy is the creeper kind of guy...

[@dhsarah570]

teens having to wake up at the hour that they are expected to wake up at according to their school's starting time is never going to go well with how much teens need to sleep and it's not gonna look pretty

[@gingertea123]

Nobody dresses this way in high school 🤪

[@emilystrader349]

i want a jules video!

[@PrettyPrincess9609]

I really hate how some people defend Cassie’s behavior because of her daddy issues. My father abandoned me, I was bullied in school, I dealt with racism and colorism, I watched my mom get abused by my stepfather for years, my stepfather molested me, I was sexually assaulted by a guy friend, and I was abused by my mother and I would never get with a man who abused my best friend. I internalized my feelings for years because I knew no one would care if I spoke up not even my friends especially as a black woman. White women get more sympathy while women of color are expected to be strong and suck it up.

[@pulkitgera8509]

You are not defined by your past but by the choices you make. Despite your horrible horrible past, you wake up and try to be a better person. That for me is enough to be a hero. More power to you

[@Dizzydollie7]

Cassie is Jewish. Most people don’t consider us “white” no matter how blonde we are. 🥱🥱

[@gabriellaberman]

@@Dizzydollie7 I’m also Jewish and look much more Jewish than Cassie, but she’s definitely white passing. Plus it’s only really mentioned in passing in one scene. She’s also played by a non-Jewish actor. I don’t think her Jewish background has much effect on her character at all really

[@Dizzydollie7]

@@gabriellaberman the fact you think you can look Jewish gets you uninvited to the sukkah.

[@Dizzydollie7]

@@gabriellaberman and under a black persona comment? LOL

[@MidwestSouthernwriter08241]

Willow Rosenberg stop mocking the blondes, christians, and self hating jew.

[@hechamugre]

Im a borderline myself and i think Cassie it's one too

[@Jkjoannaki]

What truly sucks is that more people talk about Cassie well being or lack of from having a toxic relationship when she's also toxic (by being codependent or literally threaten with "I'm crazy you'll see"). Maddie though was actually abused by nate and had a very toxic "friend" like Cassie but somehow not that many people care. Of course the white blonde girl who cries a lot will get all the attention, the Latina victim of abuse is just hot

[@okaysoanyways2645]

They love highlighting nates toxicity in order down play cassies toxicity. When cassie uses her white tears its bc shes a vIcTim and she has dAddY iSsues. As if we couldnt use the same tired excuse for nate? Doesnt he have daddy issues? Just bc he doesnt cry about it doesnt mean he's not a victim of it. Not defending nate but dont use the "tragic backstory" excuse on cassie but not on nate

[@Jkjoannaki]

@@okaysoanyways2645 yes, this is the problem when people try to identify abusive or soul crushing/traumatizing situations based on how "unpriviledged" supposed victims are instead of if this was an actually horrible situation. Cassie woman, cassie victim. Nate man, nate abusive but also gay so not abusive when gay, victim when gay.

[@lstarsabb]

That the one thing i hate about the show personal i'm one of those people that like Cassie more, but that's because Sam made Maddie a walking ghetto stereotype. Yes i hated Cassie for what she did, but the whole " I'm going to beat your ass because you slept with my ex" automatically turned me off.

[@Jkjoannaki]

@@lstarsabb and it wasn't really convincing, the whole point was for the character to confront her toxic friend by saying "you were lying and being sneaky to fuck the person who abused me" not be like a jealous ex gf. Maddie isn't insecure to be a jealous ex gf, she just felt shitty that her best friend lied to be with her abuser. The show missed MANY points in season 2 if you ask me. Especially with rue Maddie and kat

[@Hottest_Bardi]

i don't care she ate season 2 up

[@hadihassan372]

They won't stop making Euphoria videos till people start calling Cassie a nice person.

[@jasonvargas7564]

That’s because she’s the nicest.

[@apieceoflife2732]

She is a not.

[@whitneyrose9293]

Depends how you define nice

[@keyleithomas2061]

I mean Kathy was right they were already broken up like I saw a freaking gun to maddy's head because Nate held it towards her head

[@nightslayer6951]

Cassie's issues come from her father's abandonment

[@user-xp1me4wn2m]

Enough with euphoria.

[@jasonvargas7564]

Never. Euphoria gives me euphoria.

[@Arekushisukun]

And enough of the Kardashians too

[@MidwestSouthernwriter08241]

I never spent 3 hours tanning. It is natural, dummie, Buffy should have let Spike eat you!

[@Taleneki]

4:16 You call that deathly pale? That's honestly insulting to all humans with fair skin. We're not sick or look like death, stop with this nonsense.

[@Dizzydollie7]

They also keep glossing over the fact the character is Jewish and it’s a little loaded to describe a Jewish character that way considering the tropes associated with looking gaunt

[@jasonvargas7564]

But she didn’t say “all people with this skin tone look deathly pale” she said CASSIE looks deathly pale, which she does, compared to her old look, pre-Nate.

[@jasonvargas7564]

@@Dizzydollie7 then maybe she shouldn’t look deathly pale?

[@Taleneki]

@@jasonvargas7564 She doesn't though, she's not even fair in the shown clips, she's light. That's nowhere near "deathly pale". Have you ever seen a corpse? It's just not true, it's a mere exaggeration.

[@bettyboop2901]

@@Taleneki I hear you. some people are brainwashed to obsess over race and give white people shit. hopefully its not the case with them...but its the case with many people... pale skin is beautiful and no she shouldn't be calling someone "deathly pale" as if looking like a corpse is a compliment? corpses are blue, thats just pale skin...

[@Chuuzus]

oh brother.. another euphoria video. please let’s come up with something else

[@user-xp1me4wn2m]

There is so much goos stuff out there. But no, lets do another cassie video

[@jasonvargas7564]

@@user-xp1me4wn2m that’s because Cassie is Queen. You should be thankful.

[@user-xp1me4wn2m]

@@jasonvargas7564 im not. And she’s 2 dimensional character, like most of the characters in this overated show. Euphoria has visual flair but sadly not much else

[@jasonvargas7564]

@@user-xp1me4wn2m yet you’re still here watching

[@user-xp1me4wn2m]

@@jasonvargas7564 it’s a solid show but far from great. I enjoyed watching it, but not to dwell on it. It’s not succession

[@fromnonsensetodreamlogic7062]

7:48

[@Keepbe]

For next season i want to see her checked into a crisis unit to get away from nate and i want her to come out and do the things she loves like ice skating. I want her to finally be single and build a healthy relationship with herself instead of men. I want next season to be the end of her pickme era.

[@malvavisco10]

Moschino is pronounced mo-skee-no, not mo-shee-no…

[@Luna_aura4]

Man im mad that blue dress is still out of stock.

[@tns31091]

I'm tired of Cassie, I need a Maddy, Kat, or Jules video

[@NanHoumSian]

I don't know why but the narrator of this video should focus on analysing the outfits instead of overly downplaying Cassie and praising Maddie. I ain't on Cassie's side. I just find that a bit annoying

[@jasonvargas7564]

Cassie is Queen

[@apieceoflife2732]

Queen of Trash

[@joydanleigh7711]

🤍🩷💜🤍🩷💜🤍🩷💜

[@user-mf6bt2dh8o]

Слава Богу, у нас в школе дресс-код.

[@selenahadid3658]

MADDY IS FOR SURE NOT A QUEEN BEE NOR DOES SHE TRY TO GAIN POWER!

[@whitneyrose9293]

She's comfortable being a submissive doormat who doesn't want to displease her "Daddy" as opposed to exercising her own power which would require massive work, change and transformation on her end She's unwilling to transition into the highest version of herself It's simply easier to allow Nate to be the Daddy she never had even though he abuses his power, controls and mistreats her She allows her fear of abandonment to define her

[@ragingzim]

Ok, we know one or more women of The Take were a high school Cassie

[@sunraystruck]

Omg, really? Written by a russian?… what a time to support russians

[@breezemkhael5245]

I feel like this is the 3rd or maybe 4th video y'all have done on the Blonde White Pretty Girl Cassie! Y'all know there are other (more interesting) characters on Euphoria.