My Thoughts on EUPHORIA

[@maryannbeatricemendoza2798]

"The untamed Sam Levinson was start to come out and play" 😆 I hundred percent agree with everything you said.

[@alexanderg1297]

Wasn’t the tv show I’d thought you’d be talking about today but it’s a welcome surprise.

[@Ethan-cb5kx]

highly recommend the two euphoria special episodes focused on Rue and Jules if you haven't seen them. They're written almost solely by Hunter Schafer and Zendaya, and explores their characters with arguably more depth than the original show did, without retreading their arcs

[@sethhhhhhhhhhhhhhh]

Can you watch it without the series itself?

[@Ethan-cb5kx]

@@sethhhhhhhhhhhhhhh I wouldn't, they take place directly after season 1

[@iggymokriski]

I totally agree with your take, was really, really disappointed by season two. It's really rare that a show can work with just one visionary, but I found that Mr. Robot is an exception to this rule. It's basically all helmed by Sam Esmail and is amazing. If you've seen it I'd love to hear your thoughts.

[@christophergongora7885]

Especially after that phenomenal mid season special they dropped during pandemic

[@sprawlz6466]

I just finished that show recently. And as much as I dislike the way the dialogue is written, the story is truly incredible.

[@joshuagregoire9504]

Uhh David Lynch did that with Twin Peaks

[@caseyglover7298]

@@joshuagregoire9504 Mark Frost

[@BrendaGarcia-ty2ml]

We need to dispel the myth that Euphoria was only passed through Sam Levinson’s lap. They’ve always hired poc writing consultants like Jeremy O Harris, the playwright of Slave Play, which was nominated for Tony’s.

[@JC-li8kk]

I would much rather have season 2 than no season at all. Take the good with the bad. I can find things to appreciate in every episode. Can’t say that about every show. Looking forward to season 3.

[@JessicaZane4realz]

When it comes to movie reviewers you have been the most consistent with being correct on what movies I actually enjoy and which ones I don't. I mean a lot of people tell me to watch something cuz it's good or whatever and it just sucks, but I guess it just so happens that we agree on most movies. Which I like.

[@BruceWayne-pm6co]

I definitely agree that she’s one of the most consistent reviewers, I think this is the only movie review channel I watch nowadays.

[@jamespader]

Except she couldn’t even be bothered to mention the two specials in between seasons that are better than the actual seasons lmao

[@ballwreck1139]

@@jamespader terrible acting in my opinion. Is so bad that I was watching Spiderman and I genuinely didn't see the difference between Rue and Jane......is the same acting......dull.......and boring, overreacting and screaming doesn't make you a good actor/ress)

[@shakenbake3249]

Couldn’t agree more! Enjoyed season one a lot (though a lot of that may just be because of how much I love Magnolia). Season two was baffling in how much of a departure from the first season that I felt like someone completely different took over who was of the age of the teenagers the show is about. I really hope it returns to what season one was.

[@user-lr8pk7un1x]

-levinson cannot write -zendaya won't let the show get too dark despite the subject matter -season 1 is lightning in a bottle that said, I'll still watch s3 because its the sweetest tasting poison to my brain.

[@johnoates3791]

Agreed. I love season 1, flaws and all. As for season 2…there are things I enjoyed, but it was a complete mess. With a lot of the characters in season 2, their actions didn’t make much sense. My favorite 2 episodes so far, however, are those 2 in between season 1 and 2. If you didn’t catch those, I highly recommend them. They’re so wonderful.

[@michaeldbouck]

Jules episode was meh but the Rue one was great.

[@johnoates3791]

I enjoyed both of the episodes, but I can agree that the Rue episode did feel a little stronger all the way through.

[@mperezmcfinn2511]

Ali was amazing in season 2! I was totally wrapped up in the complexity of that character. He was given fantastic dialog that was brilliantly delivered. Also, Sam Levinson deserves praise for 2022's finest Scorsese montage. Even going so far as to include Harry Nilson's Jump in the Fire. Now that's commitment.

[@chance757]

more show reviews please! i’d love to hear your thoughts on succession

[@AstroBuoyant]

You have a great artistic mind … yes … “like a teen’s version Requiem for a Dream, meets Magnolia, meets Spring Breakers” while so many don’t like Euphoria, I thought ‘twas cinematic brilliance

[@Ghoulstille]

It was such an eye roll for me. My high school was full of drama queens, snobs and druggie jerkoffs but i don't remember it being that insane as Sam projects it. I'm sure he writes this way just to get reactions good or bad which is something i notice with a lot of series writers. To me the second season was pushing into The CW soap opera territory.

[@showbizroxs]

It is a combination of shameless and 13 reasons why

[@darnellmajor8895]

@@showbizroxs I NEED to see 13 Reasons!

[@ColombianThunder]

@@darnellmajor8895 you don't.

[@ballwreck1139]

@@showbizroxs for some reason every teen show has killers and is annoying

[@gh0ulgirl]

i get what you’re saying but your experience in high school is not universal and doesn’t apply to everyone. some peoples high school experience was actually like this.

[@squirrelandowl7482]

You know what you're doing and I like it.

[@dsranime3299]

I somewhat understand your thoughts and apprehension towards the current state of HBO, but if there is a show that it's an absolutely must watch on HBO is Succession. The intro, the music, the characters, the dialogue is just absolutely phenomenal. It's such an acclaimed TV show but at the same time is not popular at all, it's such a shame that a brilliant show like Succession is completely overlooked... In my opinion one of the greatest TV shows of the last decade, and easily my favorite show currently airing. And by the way, great review on Euphoria, you nail all the major pros and cons of the show, not much to add to your review.

[@kush6846]

Agreed, but Succession is one of the most critically acclaimed shows of the past decade, so it'd be weird for me to call it overlooked. It's not as popular as Euphoria but that's probably solely based on the demographic and audiences that they appeal to. Euphoria is ridiculous though, every kid has purple LED lights following them at all times and their traits are either they are on drugs or love sex, hell that's literally the pilot.

[@cable54-guy15]

You should check out Mare of East town. It was very good. It’s also the first show to actually get the Delco accent right for a change. Definitely give it a look if you’ve never seen it and have access to HBO Max.

[@EventHorizon_Alex]

Love the shirt 🙂

[@fattymcfatso1083]

ring tops

[@jamespader]

Seriously? Not a single mention of the two specials in between seasons that are by far the best written episodes the show has produced thus far? Rue’s special is easily the best episode of the entire show I will die on that hill.

[@ballwreck1139]

The acting is terrible........

[@liamregan4975]

@@ballwreck1139 the acting in the show is fantastic, not sure what you're on about

[@kristhoreson5909]

I would love to have heard your review of Season Two given as if you had never heard of Sam Levinson. Season Two indeed was indeed more narratively complex, and required more work on my part. But I'm glad I hung in there. It came together beautifully in the last two episodes. Maybe Levinson as an artist needs to push boundaries to feel authentic. Doesn't always work for you but that doesn't mean he's pretentious.

[@michaeldbouck]

Same. I would recommend, however, you check out Euphoria Special Episode Part 1: Rue. It's better than anything in Season 2. It's very much one set theatre and self-contained.

[@crocerla]

Did you happen to catch the specials in between season 1 and 2? Personally, I loved “Fuck anyone who’s not a sea blob” the best out of any episode. Such a beautiful exploration into Jule’s psyche and it captures a kind of depth/pathos that I wish the rest of the show emphasized (same with Rue’s special as well). Those specials are so grounded and intimate, really letting us gaze into their personhoods. Too bad season 2 was more interested in cheap, empty fanfare (although it was great to look at imo).

[@kishore5169]

Cause Hunter Schafer co-wrote that episode

[@crocerla]

@@kishore5169 yes

[@Graciousgates]

I agree season 1 was nearly perfect for me. Season 2 was hard to finish and found myself half paying attention after the 3rd episode, then it got ruined by spoilers on social media. I hope season 3 is more self aware and protects the story of the show better

[@valeriarico7267]

i don’t know if you already gave opinions on Better Call Saul but would love to hear your take on it!

[@aaronnerswick2223]

i would love to hear your take on better call saul.

[@KGBeast.]

OGs will remember Trainspotting

[@Wildcock23]

One of the best movies ever made. Period.

[@hakeemsesay15]

This was the last show I expected you to talk about

[@Reptilia222]

What's your thoughts on Better Call Saul/Breaking Bad?

[@fattymcfatso1083]

watch some videos lazy boy . . LOL

[@Fran-mg1wq]

Did you see the special espidoes?

[@HumanCapybara]

Have you watched the two special episodes they made between the two seasons? They're really good.

[@ELCHAPOTHEMAN]

I'd be interested to hear your thoughts on Boardwalk Empire (HBO). I thought this was a true masterpiece and my favourite crime show of all time. Breathtaking.

[@hesprus]

I haven't yet tried the second season, but I loved the first season, as well as the shorts that were made during the pandemic.

[@3rd_iimpact]

Great review! I pretty much agree with everything you said. Can you review Succession next? :D

[@russellb5573]

What do I think of Euphoria? I don't get enough of it these days! Seriously though, I had never heard of this series, until it tripped from the tip of your tongue. You did make it sound intriguing✨

[@nationalcoasternews5798]

Did you watch the two specials about rue and jules? If but I’d be interested in hearing your thoughts on those

[@wazburg]

18:00 I feel like I have to explain myself because I love season 2 so much more than season 1. I'd like to preface by saying, I don't think season 2 is "better". It's just more my thing. Season 2 was everything I look for surreal, kitsch, melodramatic, feminine, intense, fun & sublime. Yes season 1 had all that, but this time it felt like it was amplified. I love things that are over the top. I'm extremely visual so that plays a huge role in things too. Season 2 was a lot higher budget allowing for things I value like it being shot on film & of course the luxurious wardrobe. Costume designer for Euphoria "Heidi Bivens" actively tried to make the fashion more realistic in season 1. But in season 2 she just wanted to have fun with the wardrobe so we got a lot of designer and custom pieces. So this was a plus for me. This season I felt wasn't as dingy, and I know people love season 1 for that. But I always loved Euphoria for it's kitsch side. So this season being less realistic was more entertaining for me. I really loved what you said about Maddy, she's another main reason I love season 2 more. Maddy is one of my favorite fictional characters of all time. It was just so refreshing to see her without Nate. ( Here's a drawing of Maddy i'm working on! imgur.com/dliyohr ) I'm more into the characters they focused on in season 2. As I said I love melodrama & intensity so Cassie is pure entertainment for me. Laurie is another superb addition too, I love the way she makes my skin crawl and the scenes with her dipped into thriller which I loved. In general I just feel this season was a lot more over the top & playful which is what I wanted from Euphoria. Short version: I love a beautiful mess I am BEGGING you please review Twin Peaks & it's Return series. Now that your doing TV Show reviews there's nothing I want more. Thank you so much for much for this review you've made my day! I screamed like 3 times and clicked so fast when I saw the notification for this video hahaha

[@showbizroxs]

Go watch the CW or 13 Reasons Why if you like over the top and playful lmao

[@dunkirknolan7018]

Your abs go crazy

[@leedurbin4419]

I feel like this is a perfect example of where if you said you didnt like it the comments would be like yeah its trash! And then when you say you did like it the comments would be like i actually really liked it too!

[@showbizroxs]

Nah it's bad. Popcorn teen drama that looks slightly better aesthetically

[@lockekappa500]

You basically summed up her comment section. They'll obsess over whatever take she has on a movie. I actually think she should do a social experiment on this.

[@jamespader]

KZbin comments in general are an absolutely shameless echo chamber these days on basically every single video on here. Hers very much included.

[@richardlyth]

If you're reviewing HBO shows now, maybe you could try Irma Vep? I imagine that would be much more in your wheelhouse.

[@JulesKPapa]

I see you have Story by Robert McKee, great book! I hope you are able to get alot out of it. As for the video, totally, the aesthetic is great, and not just there to be exploited but rather to add to the characters.

[@jeetsheth3486]

@deepfocuslens I would love to hear your thoughts on Barry and Succession

[@fattymcfatso1083]

she will tell you - if at all - when she's good and ready Haven't you learned how things work here?

[@soulslider5117]

I know you said you dislike HBO but you should really check out the show The Leftovers. Season 1 is based on the book and Season 2 and 3 are original content. Quite short seasons but honestly one of the all time best TV shows, imo.

[@Subtle-System]

I think I just realized I actually love this woman... would give anything for a conversation with her... a conversation about anything! And it would be interesting

[@NotQuiteFirst]

Your simping is rather undignified

[@fireypicnic]

Hey DFL. thanks for all your vids! I'm really surprised and interested to hear that you don't like HBO. They have been consistently producing some of the highest quality TV for 20 years. If I had to boil it down, I'd say its because they don't treat their audiences like idiots and they are hands off enough to let the show runners tell good stories. I am old and remember what tv was like before hbo. Who, would you say, is producing the best TV and long form movies these days?

[@tomislavcehajic9642]

True Hbomax is best for series because they have so many masterpices like The Sopranos, The Wire, Deadwood, Succession, True Detective, Boardwalk Empire, Euphoria, Westeworld, Game Of Thrones, Chernobil, Watchmen, Barry, Doom Patrol, Lovecraft Country, Raised by Wolves, Mare of Easttown, Peacemaker, Hacks, Winning Time, Station 11 and so on, yes Netflix also have lot of great series like The Queens Gambit, Midnight Mass, The Haunting of Bly manor, The Haunting Of Hill House, The Crown, Narcos, Narcos Mexico Stranger Things season 4 is masterpice and lot more but others stream they have max 4 great series Appl tv is 3 best with series like Ted Lasso, Foundation, Severance best first season after Game of thrones season 1 with, Yellowjackets great 1 season, i watch to many series why because series today are by far better than movies and i am cinefile

[@funlesbian]

​@@tomislavcehajic9642 There does seem to be an exodus from the cinema to LCD screen. All i hear about playing at the cinema is either superhero flicks or impenetrable arthouse; the middleground has gone home to 'Netflix and chill'. I'd join, but by myself? I'd rather read books; I'm more of a social cinephile. Your list is daunting! and i wish there was more trustworthy criticism like DFL's to dismantle the tower of TV shows I'm apparently supposed to watch. My humble little list would be Riget/Kingdom, Li'l Quinquin, Top of the Lake, Too Old to Die Young, Twin Peaks

[@fattymcfatso1083]

Why does this video and the one before it have about twice as many views as the others?

[@kevyxcx5829]

you should review Assassination Nation sometime💗

[@eric1138]

Please don't.

[@eric1138]

Though I did enjoy Tragedy Girls.

[@adamrielh]

Don’t sleep on Barry and Succession, those are some incredible shows on HBO.

[@realDialFforFilm]

I wish I had time to watch TV series, but it's too much for me at the moment. So, for now, I'll just take your word for it and get to watching this when I can.

[@bradforddillman7671]

Really enjoy the show but you definitely have to overlook the actors’ ages. Reminds me of a 27-year-old Judd Nelson playing Bender.

[@Subtle-System]

I used to always bash this girl for some reason... I think she bashed a masterpiece in my mind and got all offended and shit... but she is on point.:: and am sorry for being a dick before....but you get it.

[@JonasMune]

Thoughts on the special episodes?

[@Sethpelepchuk]

whats interesting is that even though i didnt like season 2 either, the first episode of it is my favourite of the series

[@fattymcfatso1083]

Whatever you guys do, don't stop making recommendations. I think she writes them all down and pretty much drops whatever she's doing to watch them. Just to make y'all happy y'know? I mean . . you can just TELL she's exactly like that, right?

[@michaeldbouck]

Insert sarcasm...

[@fattymcfatso1083]

@@michaeldbouck what now? nooooooo 🙃

[@kentharper2222]

HEY I KNOW !! REVIEW Netflix SANDMAN PLEASE !! I'll write a not cringy comment for once I know I hate it because I was a fan of the books and I dont think the show lives up But I want to hear you talking about it And its extremely topical since it just released could get you a boost on views and subscribers

[@tyrdunbar]

Im glad you liked season 1. Season 2 i expect youll have more damning critiques

[@sneakaholic011]

i know you mentioned you’re not an hbo fan but i’m curious what your thoughts on chernobyl would be. anyways, thanks for your videos! always appreciated

[@joshberkin5567]

Have you seen game of thrones? Excited for the spinoff?

[@tomislavcehajic9642]

Why i didn't get this video?

[@Bolts_Films]

I totally agree with you about the first season, the second season seemed to me at first like they knew where they were going story wise, but that clearly wasn't the case in the end. I personally didn't feel much of a difference at all between the first and second season writing wise at first, but as the season progressed it really fell off the rails, I enjoyed a lot of it and overall liked the season while watching it, but its really only the bad parts of the season that stuck out in my mind as time went on. Jules was my favorite character by far and by like episode 2 or 3 in season 2 she had completely changed as a person, which I would have been fine with if we actually fucking saw that lol, and idk, some characters arcs felt like they had naturally ended to me in season one, like the cam girl didn't seem as if she was going to be an important character in the second season, but like half of the characters are not explored emotionally with any sort of depth, and the show completely skips over how and why they change. Maddy was the saving grace of the season by the end. it really feels like Sam just slowly forgot where he was going and what he was trying to do with the show over the course of the second season.

[@Thedarkknight2244]

Season 2 pros: Cassie and Nate storyline was great Fez and Cassie-sis storyline Rue kicking off at home Rue out burst at sponsor The play All of Maddie Cons: Drug dealers storyline Kat story line (not bad just boring) Conclusion of Nate and father story line It had great moments but it didn’t gel. All the guy needs is a writers room breaking bad style and it would be cinematic gold dust. First season works because it’s still all introduction. He’s world building for most of it with a little bit of story. Season 2 needed to start spinning some gears

[@king_supreme1102]

They probably would make more sense as college kids. But I also think the show is supposed to be about teenagers. Having them be college age would pretty much just make them adults, maybe not fully formed ones, but adults. I think High School has changed a bit. It’s different for everyone and at every school. But I think high schoolers are much more adult than they used to be, for the most part. Kids are exposed to so much at a young age now, they aren’t as innocent as maybe they used to be. There’s almost no limit to how much the problems and anxiety of the adult world can affect teens now too. I’m just a few years out of high school, and while it’s definitely not as extreme as in the show. All of the problems the characters have to deal with are at least based somewhat in reality.

[@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017]

That's nonsense. Teens and young adults are maturing slower than ever. Many aren't getting their first job or driver's license until they are in college or done with college, parents are always around and kids aren't allowed to be free range like they were when Gen Xer and even older Millennials were growing up. That's parly why there's a mental health crisis today- kids aren't learning how to cope with stress and anxiety because they've been sheltered and controlled too much by their parents and authority figures.

[@king_supreme1102]

⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠@@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017 getting a drivers license doesn’t make a person mature. And idk where you pulled that from anyways, are there metrics you’re looking at? Because I got my license relatively late, at 18. And I was like the very last person in my circle to get it. And majority of these teens have jobs. Especially once they get to college… unless their parents are paying for everything. Or they’re still living at home. If you’re off on your own you can’t not have some sort of income. Also parents are not always around. That’s a great generalization. There’s still lots and lots of absentee parents. Or whatever the term for a non helicopter parent would be, there’s lots of that too. I was very free range as a teen. I know that’s not the same for everyone but I know I’m not an outlier either. I could’ve snuck out anytime I wanted to. But I did not have to because my parents always allowed me as long as they knew where I was going. And if I was going off to do things I wasn’t supposed to be doing then I would just fib to my parents. All of my friends were like this. I was friends with the party group in my grade. We got away with almost everything, and most of our parents were pretty relaxed about most things. I could’ve ran a meth lab out of my bedroom if that was something I wanted to do and my parents would never have known. Kids back in whatever time period had stress and anxieties too. It was just less acceptable to show it, and there was no media to shine a light on it. It seems bigger now because it’s being reported on all the time now. I’m addition to that, kids today grow up with smart phones and social media. Which hacks your brain and is a big reason for all the stress and anxiety. I never cared that much about social media so I was able to side step that for the most part. Kids are exposed through so much through the internet now. And really that’s underselling it. The internet exposes you to everything. Kids back in the day could be sheltered and not know any of the horrors of the world. Kids today can be sheltered and still be exposed to every fucked up thing the internet has to offer. There’s no such thing as blissful ignorance anymore. The average kid is not some sheltered and pampered person you make it out to be.

[@raulrocha3053]

Have you seen boogie woogie by Duncan Ward? Clever movie whit delicious cast like Danny Huston, Gillian Anderson, Cristopher Lee, Amanda Seyfried, Heather Graham and Alan Cumming! Very English and artsy!! Theres not one review on youtube

[@henrycastellanossaldana477]

I liked Euphoria's visual style. The acting is great for the most part. I'm still not convinced by Zendaya. She has an alluring energy about her, but I don't think her skill is up to par for the kinds of productions she's been involved in. The writing isn't a highlight of the first season. The second season reads like fanfiction. I found everything else about the show to be contemptible. It's very much trying to stir strong emotions, but it never went anywhere with it. I'm attracted to art that disturbs me, that makes me feel uncomfortable because of the reflection, exploration, and discovery that it provokes whether it's about the self, the world, the relationship between the two, or anything else. Euphoria never went beyond the exploitation for me. It just put me back in a world where I didn't fit in and wasn't liked. Not even Game of Thrones has such a wide cast of characters that I strongly dislike as people.

[@BrendaGarcia-ty2ml]

Angelica Jade Bastien wrote a scathing review of Zendaya’s acting in Malcom and Marie. She said “Despite how much the character champions her own authenticity, Zendaya herself can’t communicate this quality. Her decisions are obvious enough to feel them coming on. A furrowed brow. Jutted chin. She smokes cigarettes like the parody of French actors you’d expect in a midcentury Looney Tunes sketch.” As someone with the same mental illnesses and addictions as her in Euphoria, that’s how her acting looks to me too. I hope one day we are freed from the breakdown acting = good acting.

[@jamesclyne7240]

is he related to Sam 'Nepotism' Levinson?

[@danielwinter1369]

I found season 2 much more to my liking as it felt more adult and I really liked the vintage look. But I agree that Jules wasn't properly utilized in season 2. And of course it was pretty unrealistic at times. And after watching this review I realize that Levinson might be a bit too occupied with stuff around the show, and that theater thing with Lexi felt really off and out of character. Zendaya really is a good actresses and she had some really great scenes in season 2.

[@comickaraoke]

I enjoy Euphoria. Its shot in an extremely engaging style and the characters do have depth and their backstories are examined which adds an additional layer to their stories, arcs, and motivations. It is basically taking the template of 90210 or The O.C but upping the sex, drugs, and violence and giving the characters real-life consequences and not easy fixes. Style-wise it also excels and is constantly visually arresting. It deserves it's attention and awards. Yeah, Season two is a little too Zendaya heavy but I like that Fezco was more humanized and the prominence of the Maude Apatow character didn't bug me and Maddie's acting is first rate and the finale was extremely well done cross editing the play with the Fezco subplot was extremely compelling. This show is a lot more audacious and personal than most and whatever Sam Levin's predilections or hang-ups may be, I don't think they distract from how entertaining and watchable this show is. I'm ready for season 3!

[@hachimdhoulkamal7335]

What about m.r robots

[@imheretosayyo3064]

Would love some thoughts on Better Call Saul. The finale turned out to be one of the great TV finales imo and it ended up being far superior to Breaking Bad

[@RecliningFurniture]

Ooof! Well, I still rate BB as the GOAT. Just about. But BCS got better and better and I think the relatively subdued finale, which I wasn't really sure what to make of at first, is arguably superior to BB's fireworks. I think there were some early stumbles as the writers were a bit TOO keen to show how Jimmy's demons distinguished him from the character we thought we knew from BB. But gradually BCS came together with its own distinct identity, the characters resonated and the show went from strength to strength (while continuing to throw up some genuinely shocking surprises). Of course Bob Odenkirk is brilliant as Jimmy/Saul and provides just the right spark. But what really makes BCS for me is the way the character of Kim Wexler grows and develops from this apparently peripheral figure to the point where she is absolutely integral to everything. Rhea Seehorn's performance as Kim is as compelling as anything I've seen, but it's a performance of such layered subtlety that slowly creeps up on you (or, it did me) that you almost don't notice just how good it is. So, yes, I agree a review of BCS would be both welcome and deserved.

[@mattsheezy5469]

Looking Beautiful as Usual 💟☺️

[@acepopculture6242]

I got 2 episodes in and didn't go any further...

[@wesmith3921]

You should watch Barry, it's likr just the good parts of hbo all in one show

[@trevor8587]

favourite video about euphoria. hitting the nails on the head repeatedly

[@derek7675]

When I heard the use of Cannibals Holocaust Theme song is season 2 I was so shocked! Other than that, Season 1 was much better and I hope they bring that energy back for Season 3

[@pegacorn13]

I agree that Season 1 is better but I'm still hooked: I can't help it! Please, please, please review Resurrection 2022!!! 🙏

[@TheKariahMarey]

Honestly I completely agree. However one aspect about the show I dislike is actually about Zendaya, and that is her acting is really overrated. She can act, there were times where she was really pleasant in Euphoria, but the amount of praise is a little much in my opinion. She plays Rue in a very “I’m going to act angsty and be goofy when I’m high” type of way, and it really took me out of a lot of scenes where there was a dramatic event happening and Rue is just being overzealous with the stereotypical addict routine. Maybe it was the direction, or it’s because Zendaya just cant play that type of character. Idk, but the scenes where she was her younger self or wasn’t being that version of Rue, she was a lot better.

[@Psyteth]

She seems overhyped the same way Jennifer Lawrence was.

[@looney1023]

I couldn't even finish season 2. I greatly enjoyed season 1, but man he did Jules dirty from the get go in season 2... Not that I want to make you suffer, but I'm curious what you'd think about his film before Euphoria, Assassination Nation. A film that got generally positive reviews but I absolutely hated it, and a film critic that also hated it (Katie Walsh) was allegedly targeted in the film Malcolm and Marie as "that white bitch from the LA Times..."

[@validationboy]

So well said👍

[@versetripn6631]

On this note, I HIGHLY (puff puff pass out) recommend Anthrax, 'State of Euphoria'. Thrash Metal from a time when the cast of 'Euphoria' wouldv'e been loving 'New Kids on the Block'. Hangin' Tough. 😣🤣

[@versetripn6631]

Speaking of the New Kids, Cinemax is playing 'The Happening' with Snarky Mark. Such a convincing dramatic expressionist. Cum on, Cum ON! Feel it, FEEL it! FEEL the Vibration!! 🤤🤤 Sex Toy marketing departments really missed that boat.

[@theurbanloner8879]

A euphoric piece .

[@grimreads]

Just finished the show and to me it felt like "Dawson's Creek for zoomers" but then it hits some Requiem for a Dream punches in season 2.

[@dannyvasquez4966]

You should watch The Wire deepfocusthoughts✨

[@karlknight4678]

I come for the reviews, and I stay for the reviews. But Maddie's top is fucking awesome!

[@fattymcfatso1083]

ring top - it's a great look for certain figures

[@christ-air-backflip-720fla6]

Season 1 and the two special episodes are where the series ends for me. I pretend s2 doesn't exist. There are a couple decent episodes and moments but overall it completely ruined the show and I hope the actors that I fell in love with in s1 move on to bigger and better things.

[@maxim_seany]

Didn’t watch the review yet, but I’m not into the show. Watched it all (and maybe that says something), but it sort of epitomized “style over substance” for me. Some good scenes and excellent cinematography, but a story that overall feels aimless and inconsequential, especially in the second season.

[@themoviebufferspodcast]

you freakin nailed it I think

[@MeloMVP100]

The show is visually amazing and I think all the acting is great. Especially zendaya and the guy who plays Nate. But the show especially in season 2 loses all credibility and it has no story direction and purpose just stuff happening and then never coming back to it. Also the characters change without development it just happens. I give the show a 7. It’s stunning and fun to watch but gets dumb

[@michaelz9892]

EUPHORIA was beautifully made but if that is how the average California high schooler is living then it really is the end of the world.

[@ColombianThunder]

Fortunately, it's very dramatized and only depicting a small side of high school life. Most people won't relate to it. Well made show, though.

[@darnellmajor8895]

@@ColombianThunder Then why it in the first place unless you're just getting kicks and laughs?

[@ColombianThunder]

@@darnellmajor8895 sorry, not sure i understand your question. Could you rephrase it?

[@darnellmajor8895]

@@ColombianThunder why watch it in the first place I meant?

[@ColombianThunder]

@@darnellmajor8895 because while it may not represent the majority of high schoolers, it does represent some. Drug abuse, sexual abuse, physical abuse, bullying, gossip, body shaming/dysphoria are all things that do affect teenagers. This show just makes it the focus so it gives the feeling that this is what all high school is like when that's false. It's just something that CAN happen and does happen to SOME.

[@Stefano.C]

I'm glad you finally got to talk about it, thanks :D I'd say while the 1st season did have a much stronger direction of writing, I was somehow consistently entertained by s2 up to this point. Despite having some nice moments, s2 definitely dropped the ball. I stumbled across the show when ep4 and 5 of s2 aired back to back when they were in the background and was intrigued by the memes and Alexa Demie. I do feel the special episodes for Rue and Jules respectively, were the peak of the writing in the whole series imo upon reflection. I even feel those episodes alone are my favorite in the entire series. I wonder if you also watched those special episodes too? Lot of people from what I read apparently skipped those by accident or didn't know about them. It did suck that some chractess like Jules got sidelined, but other characters I could not care for enough like Kat got cut, which I was fine with? XD And yes, the meta commentary in the finale was super pretentious to no end, but somehow was an enjoyable got mess. I'm tempted to wait for an eventual heart of darkness type of documentary/drama saga to come out in regards to the production of the show out of morbid curiosity

[@fattymcfatso1083]

The Ring Tops 😎👍

[@pikapikapitiful]

Not a fan of drug and partying life style so I thought I would hate it but I ended up loving it. That being said the second season starts to show some writing fails though

[@jonathanking8429]

Euphoria will never be as good as Skins, i’m due for a rewatch now that I think about it🤔

[@PulseRELOADED]

This TV show is filth..... But I can't stop watching it

[@aaronshouting588]

Perfect description!

[@dereksix2081]

🙏🙏🙏

[@elbowjuice2627]

Sam levinson could do great things if he just gets with, u know, writers

[@byStaatic]

You gotta review 12 monkeys

[@ezerish]

I thought season 1 was gross, cynical but a little interesting. Season 2 jumped the shark with a entire episode of Rue running. Pure filler. By the end of the season I didn't even care who lived, died or went to jail.

[@duanecardinez1826]

Season 2 was disappointing, but came around for me in the last few episodes. Especially the finale. But, I think you misunderstood Rue becoming a "drug dealer". She was merely an addict with a lame-brained scheme to sell drugs so she could have access to drugs for herself. It wasn't about hustling to sell product or making money as much as it was showing how desperate and strung out she had become. The fact that she was willing to endanger her life with serious dealers by not making payments, just re-emphasizes that addicts make poor decisions

[@SupermanChampionOfTheOppressed]

Have you watched Barry? Bill Hader is possibly a better director than a comedian.

[@soularijh]

couldn't agree more on how season 2 almost felt insultingly bad.

[@lupamartins8830]

That top is fab

[@fattymcfatso1083]

ring top and yeah it is