The Lexi and Fez Archetype: A Deconstruction

Let’s talk about Lexi and Fez, the season finale of Euphoria, and what this means for them moving into season 3. In this video I break down their journeys, their ‘archetype’, how it’s deconstructed. And lastly, give my take on where I want their character arcs to go moving forward.
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0:00 Intro and Finale thoughts
01:41 Part 1 Lexi & Fez
05:13 Part 2 A Deconstruction
09:11 Part 3 What Next

[@Oxcymoron]

Since angus passed, I’m fine with the show’s abrupt end. He was always my favorite part of the show. Rip man.

[@EmilyRafferty]

sameee :/

[@trinaq]

I never would have expected Lexi and Fez to become a couple, but now that they've teased us, I really like them. Both of them are the most level headed people in the cast, and seem to care the most about Rue. I loved that Lexi got more chances to shine, and I hope that they continue with their unlikely romance.

[@sofiamonteiro7728]

I see you every video i go to. Iconic. Imma go subscribe to u now bc i feel like its a sign

[@Strangecacti12]

@@sofiamonteiro7728 I was just about to comment the same thing😂 EVERY VIDEO! Even the random ones I watch she’s there! Might as well show our support😂

[@taylorfederer6356]

I’m sorry lol t

[@taylorfederer6356]

I yythink yyyyiuugo

[@taylorfederer6356]

Yryyyyy ryyyyyy

[@The.happening]

fez isn’t a “bad boy” he’s one of the most caring characters in the show. i think he’s only a drug dealer because it’s a family business and he cares so much about his family. they’re both sweethearts, but yes he’s probably seen more shit than lexi has.. but i’m also not even sure that’s true with all the addicts in her life.

[@roy.shrestha]

True

[@leahalford5769]

He's a bad boy. But not a bad guy. I'm afraid Laurie or someone is gonna use lexi against fez by kidnapping or trying to sell her 🤔 it would hurt him more for for lexi to get hurt vs himself. Dating her has its risks for both if them

[@jordannall622]

@@leahalford5769 he's a 'bad boy' purely because he was raised to be in a volatile business that requires him to be hard

[@leticiapaulina4954]

@@leahalford5769 Lexi knows this, though. It gets acknowledged in the very first episode. She recognizes the two sides of Fez, his kindness to her versus his violence towards Nate - and still decides to move forward. She ain't no fool. She is also the only character to not only call him out for being a dealer while also being a good person, but to care about what he wants and ask him if he has a future in mind. I feel all that shit weighs. Lexi is, after all, a fcking G is she not.

[@mandymac74]

@@leticiapaulina4954 Lexi is also fearless and no fool. That said, I really think she will become Fez’s strength and support. I feel like she will be the one to get him out of jail. Prob with some help from Faye.

[@gleewhoseline198]

I think people debating the ethics of the play are missing the point. Every character has unhealthy ways of coping with trauma and this is Lexi's. And if you think Lexi doesn't have trauma, her parents had a rough divorce, her sister made her get into a car with their intoxicated father, she became so scared of her dad she was glad when he vanished, she has had to play therapist to Cassie, her mom's an alcoholic and she lost her best friend to a drug addiction (and blamed herself for Rue's overdose -S2E2).

[@Zoe-tg4dl]

the ethics of pretty much every characters coping mechanisms and actions are analysed by people, i don’t think lexi’s should be overlooked

[@expensivepink7]

thank youuuuu omg the euphoria subreddit is exploding with the (awful, in my opinion) take of "leXi bAd bC pLaY" omg! let her have her moment!

[@zitronentee]

What Lexi did is not much different from celebrities and people writing 'tell all'-books. I don't see the problem.

[@zaxxers]

Yeah. I think the ethics are interesting to talk about but not the point. In a show that wasn't done like Euphoria it would be for me.

[@roy.shrestha]

I agree so much

[@lovefrequency1111]

It hurts to think that this plot will not happen anymore RIP Angus Cloud

[@kaitlynng7214]

I think it’s intentional she was ‘forgotten about’ in S1 because the show is from Rue’s perspective and their friendship was distant at that time. I would even say it was putting a strain on them (e.g. lexi give rue fake urine for the drug test)

[@leticiapaulina4954]

Good point - now that they have reconciled (which was also one of the most heartwarming moments of this Season), I can imagine them bonding a lot. Specially since both will need a friend - Rue as she gets sober, Lexi as she loses her sister and has to face whatever happens to Fez. Got a strong feeling these could become a trio in S3, since Rue and Lexi are arguably the only people left who care deeply about Fez.

[@WildChild317]

There was an interview w. Maude before where she explained that when she signed on, sam l. explained to her that she wont have much role in s1, but s2 will be big for lexi

[@SolaceMusic]

I'm so annoyed that he said "she's been thrown to the side" then he's like "we haven't seen any of their friendship" like no shit dude

[@amys0482]

I think it was totally intentional

[@janebloomington]

I think the thing some people are forgetting is that Lexi has always been the 'rehab center' for everyone in her life. Prior to the thing that happened with Fez, he was mostly there for HER. At the end of the day, Fez's relationship dynamic with Lexi wasn't all about take, take, take like in literally all of her other close relationships. I don't see the issue with Lexi being there for Fez in a romantic sense. I think some people are too caught up in the faux feminist ideology of women not needing romantic relationships to be whole. Lexi wants that. She's verbally alluded to wanting that and there's nothing wrong with that. Narratively, I understand some people's concerns about his drug dealing 'corrupting' Lexi in some way but something tells me that he's completely done with that life. Yes, Fez is done with that life. To be fair, it's not like he chose that life for himself to begin with. We know what kind of life Fez wants but we also know what kind of crappy cards life dealt him. I wish more people would stop minimizing him to be the 'evil' drug dealer when we know there's much more to him than that. Anyway, I loved the video and your commentary.

[@serendiclipses6851]

this!!!

[@iamcasihart]

But we don’t *need* romantic relationships to be “whole.” I sure as hell don’t. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@nachoprime9649]

@@iamcasihart not everyone does. Hes saying that's what her character wants

[@cathing_less9722]

@@iamcasihart no yeah totally like I am grey romantic. I don't want any relationship but lexi does and that's valid too

[@DecorByDaviana]

Dang you’re a great writer! I think you’re spot on with this!! This opened my eyes to myself alittle more I relate to Lexi a lot and the “rehab” reference is perfect!! It is tiring constantly trying to be kind & helpful to people who wouldn’t do the same! I have my own sympathy for Cassie too cause I just don’t like people hurting point blank but think Lexi was bond to explode at some point.

[@Lindoushe]

i’m so fucking sad right now. this is a nightmare. I’m so sad he passed away at such a young age..

[@upsetstudios1819]

I did the exact same thing as Lexi when I was in high school, stage and all. I was always the antisocial one. The first one to speak in class, last one to say anything during lunch. I was frustrated with living in a small town where everyone already had an opinion of me. I had a lot of anger towards my parents. I felt neglected, I felt more mature than both of them and I was getting sick of being a parent to my little brother. And so in my second year, I started on this project. I wrote this spoken-word poetry thing that was several pages long. I sewed three dresses for myself, each one with deep symbolism and velcro in the seams. I signed up for the local talent show and I made sure everything was perfect. And suddenly I was standing in a spotlight on a stage, talking about how my dad had been neglecting me in favor of his own projects and how my mom pushed all these ideas of girlhood onto me. The thoughts I've had of hurting them or burning down my house. The freedom of knowing I was "meant for bigger things". And it felt awful. But that's what people without a voice do; they find one and let all hell loose. They dump their trauma into the void (or comment sections) just to get it out, not even caring about the consequences. But the catharsis makes it all worth it. And I didn't think I'd relate this much to a show like Euphoria

[@dreamyanon5151]

Wow, this comment is great. I can relate.

[@tasfiawasimarahman4630]

That's a powerful story. You have a great writing style

[@SoWhosGae]

And then everybody clapped.

[@upsetstudios1819]

@@SoWhosGae my aunt had a very serious talk with me afterwards

[@fanniandrakovics421]

oh i feel you!!i feel like such an outsider sometimes, as if i could only just absorb the stories around me. but art is such good for coping with these existential and family issues. but that's normal, and you must have inner talent!!!! xoxo

[@expectationspetroleum4026]

"The second this guy opens his mouth, it is clear that he is a teddy bear"❤😭

[@nimloc1670]

I hope they make it man, I know the finale is gonna change Fez in a depressing way

[@ebonih7138]

That was one of the most traumatic things I think I could experience, I feel bad for Fez.

[@melissaisloud7404]

It’s sad this will now never come to fruition since Angus Cloud has passed away. Now Lexi will have to mourn the loss of Fez.

[@Val--H]

I don't know, I think that there are already significant differences between these two that would create compelling friction. And I'd prefer that more grounded take on it as opposed to Fez going full dark side. What makes me root for them is seeing that they're positive healing influences on one another. Also knowing that Fez is basically a sweet kid forced to do bad things and is no immediate harm to Lexi. Her having to pull Fez from the dark side would undoubtedly involve him being a source negative toxic energy in her life, and I can't see myself rooting for Lexi to put herself through that.

[@linglingxu2868]

That’s a really good take but I can also see fez helping Lexi too. We already saw a glimpse of him encouraging her to become more independent and confident.

[@Val--H]

@@linglingxu2868 I agree. They have both been good for each other up til this point and can continue to be while still being interesting. Which is why I would prefer a fleshing out of the natural conflict that's already present and hasn't been fully confronted and explored, instead of a Fez goes dark and Lexi has to jump into the muck and pull him out storyline.

[@leticiapaulina4954]

Maybe "dark side" can be interpreted in different ways - I don't fully agree Fez will become more violent, but he does need to grieve Ash. He will be left with no family at all, probably place all of the blame on himself (since he raised Ash basically) and this will cause a lot of turmoil for him. So that could be the "darker Fez" - a Fez that is mourning and struggling, who needs a friend. I do think Lexi could be that friend, as well as Rue - but Lexi has come to know Fez better than anyone else after talking to him every day, morning to night, for months. She is also level headed but daring, as pointed out in the video. Truly rooting for Lexi to be there for Fez as a strong shoulder to lean on, like Fez was for her as she wrote her play.

[@Val--H]

@@leticiapaulina4954 True, there are different ways to interpret that. I got the impression the video was speaking of a more aggressive cold Fez, but I could be wrong. Also this is Euphoria, so it doesn't feel far fetched to me that this is the version they'd pull. Losing his brother should have a noticable impact. If not, it makes no sense based on everything we know him to be. But I prefer the less bombastic take. I see an arc of Fez realizing he still has things worth living for and people who care for him (Lexi, Rue and even Faye yup I said it) being so good and quite meaningful if done right . Seeing him mourning and adrift would be sad, but not necessarily toxic and dangerous. The appeal of the pairing for me is they're good for each other in a way neither of them would've predicted, and I'd love it if this was what ultimately resolved the conflict instead of them blowing the foundation of that up unnecessarily to rachet up conflict that's already there. Storylines don't always have to be ramped up to 11 on the dramatic meter to be interesting and hold your attention.

[@Sun.Shine-]

It's like how Suze said to Lexi, "feels like, you've been forced to take care of everyone", Lexi taking care of Fezco is canon, but I don't want her to go through that route, to destroy them both. Like what they did with Jules & Rue 🙌. Eventhough fezco might go a darker path and later find his redemption, but Lexi would be his one that got away. For lexi, he would be her first true love and reminisces the time they had together, be happy and move on 🙌. It would a bit tragic romance for sure, but that is reality bound😢🙌

[@dani-ell-ah]

Who wants to watch that miserable reality though? We can find that crap on any street or any real world convo. I'm here for the sweetness and romance.

[@Sun.Shine-]

@@dani-ell-ah can we really expect happy in this show?

[@dani-ell-ah]

@@Sun.Shine- Maybe not considering how one-sided this series is when it comes to showing relationships but it's still something I would prefer to see rather than another miserable relationship

[@rubyashe5744]

I hope you're right. Giving them special episodes would be perfect.

[@nanna6164]

I think losing Ash will either make him realize that this life isn't for him or fuck him up completely. He is the sweetest but it doesn't erase the amount of suffering that dealing drugs can cause. Now he had to face the consequences. I get that that's what he needed to do growing up (it's not like he could go out and get a job as a kid to raise Ash and take care of his grandma), but after some point it becomes a choice. I hope he will want to change, because that life is not for a good heart like his.

[@JP-pz5zh]

RIP Angus Cloud

[@expensivepink7]

awww the way you explained it so well how fez gave lexi genuine attention when they sat together at the party & she opened up just warmed my heart. i love the dynamic so much

[@LyricAiLove]

I think both Fez and Lexi are the kinds of people that need someone to take care of. I think what makes them work so well is that they don't need anything from each other. At least, the didn't at first. I think what you said about Lexi being Fez's savior from his own anger and grief is a good story to tell.

[@Skoringo]

I hear allot of people think theirs an age gap making it problematic. Fez is 19 and Lexi is 17. And he has no clear ill will to her. And Nate saying Fez was in his 20s was clearly an insult to Fez when he was telling Nate to stay away from Rue and Jules. It also lines up given he was a young kid in the 2000s running drugs with his grandma. So it checks out the gap isn’t huge.

[@katerinapetrova6633]

Tbh I do not think about their age when I watch it

[@anonymousb430]

Same i dont think the age really matters here as it relates to everyone from all ages

[@Chickenpesto2468]

I mean I feel like it’s a respectable le gap legal in most states due to Romeo and Juliet law it’s actually relatively commons

[@demiopeseitan6965]

The creators of the show changed his age from being in his 20s to being 19

[@anthony-1348]

You guys hear me out, what if we get a special episode of Lexi visiting fez in prison, and it’s just them two talking about many different topic like Rue and Ali did in a special episode. Fez and Lexi sharing their upbringings, fez talking about the shootout and losing ash, Lexi talking about her play and how it almost went haywire, I just think there’s so much for them to lay on the table and talk about and it would also be a great way to build up their chemistry for season 3.

[@ShrimpAye]

I feel like the ship is something like you see in fanfiction more often, I'm happy to see it happening in a tv show.

[@flux.aeterna]

Lexi is an apparent “good girl” who reveals her inner dark side through the play and with Fezco’s encouragement, embraces it fully by the end of the season. Fezco is an apparent “bad boy” whose integrity and caring shines through because of how he wants to show up for life - and for Lexi - to the very end of this season. I don’t think a storyline with Fezco’s dark side unleashed is a given. I see these S2 events pushing things to either extreme: A) Lexi fully embraces her cutthroat creative voice (goes “bad”) & Fez decides to leave dealing behind (goes “good”); or B) Lexi internalizes blame for everything that happened + banks a hard left back into “good girl” territory, while a demoralized & broken Fez does turn to his darkness (whether it’s dealing harder or doing.) Personally I find option A far more compelling & a better fit for subverting the good girl/bad boy stereotypes with a message.

[@leticiapaulina4954]

Ngl, a badass Lexi ending up as the one to pull Fez out of his misery would be cool to see, and kind of makes sense taking into account how much they compare her to Fez' grandma (the two "fucking Gs" in his life)

[@mandymac74]

I just see them as two very caring people. They both take care of their family… I. E. His grandma and Ash. Her drunk mother and troubled sister. Lexi really is fearless and Fez sees it. Both Fez and Lexi are very smart. Lexi knew Cal was full of crap where Cassie fell for it. They both deserve happily ever after on a farm with their 3 kids.

[@memariemarie]

Yeah I hope they save each other and can be each other’s person. Their connection is so pure and comforting even when their worlds are chaotic and crumbling down. I hope to see more of their connection. It was my favorite thing this season.

[@dantecrottogini529]

To me it was weird that they never shown them talking about how Fez beat Nate. You'd think that would scare Lexi or she'd at least ask Fez about it.

[@mirjamk.8843]

i think they hinted that they did talk about it when lexi almost told cassie why fez attacked him - hinting that she knows

[@Libune]

@@mirjamk.8843 She knows because she was helping Rue investigate about Nate and Jules in season 1

[@JeanBakula]

We saw Fez beat up Nate at the New Year's Eve party, Season 2 Episode 1. Lexi saw it.

[@leticiapaulina4954]

I was nodding the whole time and had a chuckle when you pointed out what a Teddy Bear Fezco is, because it's true. Everything you said is everything that I have been thinking of, which makes me happy - because I feel that if so many of us believes this could be a path, then at least to some extent we will be right. I was really, really surprised by this couple - they just immediately clicked to me, and they make sense. Everything from them being a supposed trope, to how their relationship slowly grows into falling in love is a FIRST in Euphoria and breath of fresh air. We can all agree that them singing Stand By Me and holding hands is possibly one of the most romantic scenes in the entire TV Show, its only rival being Jules and Rue - a couple that I also love, but that in comparison, lacks the level of background, development and maturity we see in the few scenes between Fexi, whose relationship has been building up for months of talking to each other every day, morning to night. The fact that they chose this path instead of a more casual fling romance makes me solidify what I think even more. The fact that Lexi cares about Fezco's plans for his future, the fact that we get more insight on how he ended up being a dealer (not by choice) and the fact that we learn he wants out all lead me to believe that it only makes sense to give him a chance out. Why keep him alive this long, otherwise? He could have died in both season 1 and season 2, and while nobody wants that, it would have made sense for his character arc. I would add that Fez has empowered Lexi, just like you said, and there are some symbolisms and easter eggs they throw that further makes me believe in your theory of Lexi being one of the main propellers in Fezco's storyline to come. The parallelism between Fez' grandma's first definition ("a mfking G") and Lexi being called the same during her play ("a fcking G"), the fact that Fezco's affection for her has grown so big Lexi is the only thing he prepares himself to let go of before he decides to take the blame for Ash (when it could have been a montage of his life, it was purely Lexi and a possibility of a future that he hasn't dreamed of before), the name of the episode itself ("All My Life, My Heart Has Yearned For A Thing I Cannot Name" - can this be any more tied to Fexi?) - all of this leads me to think that the intensity they went for with this couple will play a major role in Season 3. Like you said, I am rooting for Lexi to return the favor, and it makes sense in every way - Fez is suddenly left with no family, no income, and grieving the death of his brother. I agree he will likely become a darker person, placing the blame on himself for not being able to protect Ash even if it was a kid taking care of a kid, which will probably trigger a desire to push people away in fear he can drag them down with him. As Fezco said himself, Lexi is fearless - and she has shown it many times this Season - so I think she will return the favor and be that friend Fez needs, a combination of a shoulder to cry on and a slap in the face to snap back into reality. Finally, crossing every frigging finger that the special episode is about them - they have trended everywhere on social media so it is quite possible, but from now on it's only waiting and hoping. But thank you for your beautiful take, it gave me more insight and put into words the frustration I felt about the finale, despite liking Season 2 overall. Awesome video, analysis and deconstruction of the trope!

[@sitapohiva1862]

the most unfulfilling thing bout the season finale was elliot singing…for THAT long😂

[@kho936]

Right! Like was he even a necessary character?

[@spaceo8568]

It's too bad the actor who played Fez died. His character in this show was the only that wasn't completely, irreversibly ruined by season 2

[@jessicaavery751]

PS Rest in peace Angus 🙏🥺

[@ImTHECarlos98]

Considering Euphoria’s theme, this could push him into actually using the drugs which in turn affect his behaviour. Would be interesting either way!

[@Lunabyes]

God please no I will never watch the show again if Fez gets into drugs

[@tuonglinhtranha200]

I think that it will be logical that he will be arrested but then the storyline will be pushed too far, out of the high school environment theu focus on

[@dani-ell-ah]

That would actually make me switch the show off. It would be too exhausting after following Rue through her addiction.

[@Lunabyes]

@@dani-ell-ah same here. I just can't see that shit all over again. Especially not with fez.

[@honeymilano5325]

@@tuonglinhtranha200 I think it would’ve interesting to see the prison side of things remember fez , cal and Tyler are all possibly going to see each other in prison so that would be interesting asf it about to get deep it’s already been pushed outside of high school shit so at this point this is a genuinely good show that we are getting and I appreciate it for all it is and the art . Lol euphoria isn’t just about “a high school drama” because there are young characters in it. It’s definitely about much more then that.

[@caseyhart4999]

Also I never considered them doing more special episodes since I figured they did the first ones entirely because of covid but I love the idea of getting another two Lexi and Fez special episodes maybe a year from now.

[@JL_Lux]

Cassie was right - Lexi is a bystander. She watches everything. She’s always peeping around the corner. She’s level headed but just as flawed as everyone else.

[@Dulceannie17]

Idc care If Cass was "right"... Cass saying tht only worsened Lexi's traumas, she touched a delicate & painful part in her. Cass was insidious to directly attack traumas to "defend herself" & not only that but shamelessly mocked her traumas in front of everyone & deprived them. How shameful

[@JL_Lux]

@@Dulceannie17 so what? Cass made a play about Lexi. So no - she doesn’t have to consider her traumas at all. Fuck her trauma.

[@Cinnamongirl4life]

Lexi never claimed to not have flaws. Being a "bystander" or being somebody who is introverted is not really a flaw though. Cassie just said some mean shit that really doesn't matter. Also she's def not as flawed as everybody else. like Nate or Rue lol

[@JL_Lux]

@@Cinnamongirl4life being a bystander with a superiority complex all while liking a drug dealer is a flaw.

[@Dulceannie17]

@@JL_Lux I see u judging Lexi but not Cass when she LITERALLY IS THAT TOO... u are probably one of those who said "oh but poor C🥺, she's so misunderstood" but demonize Lexi when BOTH HAVE THE SAME ISSUES. What hypocrites...

[@roseghould]

i did not expeect them in any capacity. Maybe that makes me biased (or maybe still mourning the death of Kat and Ethan who I also loved) but I do like this pairing and find them interesting.

[@bryanhegarty]

I think the things mentioned in the intro are the most frustrating thing for me with the show. In the last 2 episodes of the season it appears Rue is currently recovering pretty well. Without going into inpatient care or any detailed help to to the viewers and nothing came of her breaking into houses being chased by cops all over or with Lauri. It seems focusing on the negative aspects of addiction but not really the difficulty of recovery felt like it was glazed over.

[@heathersaxton8118]

She said in the outro that it wasn’t necessarily her choice to stay clean, that it was just easier that way. That’s because Fez wouldn’t sell her drugs anymore and going to Lauri wasn’t worth it anymore. Im sure we’ll get to see more about what it was like for her to be clean without getting high on Jules as a replacement in the next season.

[@grantmck9659]

You make a really good point here. The show is happy to court controversy with the somewhat excessive drug use and nudity without showing the consequences of the excessive behaviour. Therefore it just rings as a one sided talking point and squanders a real opportunity to present something very true and real about the true struggles of those behaviours. This show could do something brave and make some really important prescient points about life today for younger people. Let's hope they lean into these area's in the future 👍👏👏👏

[@karalynspeaks4267]

Hey great video I like Lexi and fez and I feel he will be deep in his grief over ash and will probably lean on Lexi for support

[@RhonyHart]

I personally like that her self-confidence came with dating Fez. He is the perfect character to learn from regarding how to speak up for yourself, setting boundaties, he generally doesn't care what others think about him. It is a result of him influencing her in a positive way.

[@Black_pearl_adrift]

I find it interesting that you bring up Lexi opening up to Fez coinciding with her increased narrative presence. I think the show does this a lot with characters, where when they feel empowered to open or act with the considerable agency they are rewarded by the story with more screen time. I think that's why so many fans are frustrated with Kat getting less screentime, although it makes sense, she was stuck in a rut with Ethan and wasn't being her authentic self the narrative punishes her for this.

[@alicepaesleme313]

except Kat "disappearing" wasn't a narrative choice, it only happened because Barbie Ferreira wanted to choose her character's arc and Sam Levinson wasn't down for that so they fought etc. If it wasn't for that Kat would've had a lot of screen time this season, Sam wanted her to develop an eating disorder and not this whole mess with Ethan

[@Black_pearl_adrift]

@@alicepaesleme313 I know what you're talking about but I push back against that a tiny bit. I really don't think there was much elsewhere her story could go. There has been news of a lot of disagreements between cast and the director, Sydney Sweeney comes to mind. The idea that those disagreements behind the scenes directly lead to less screen time is pretty simplistic, and based off of... heresay? I don't doubt its possible, just I don't take that as a concrete reason for an artistic choice that makes sense.

[@alicepaesleme313]

@@Black_pearl_adrift Him and Sydney disagreed over the amount of nude scenes and not her character arc and that was solved peacefully. Barbie WALKED OUT of set at least two times, so of couse thats the reason why Kat barely had a plot this season. If you think that's just hearsay that's on you (barbie wasn't even on the premiere so it's not lol), but it makes much more sense tham Sam not knowing what do to with her character or whatever, main characters just don't vanish like that unless there's something going on bts. He had a clear vision for Kat in season 2, she would develop an ED like i said

[@laughsngasps]

Laurie is definitely coming next season they built her character up too much. Faye mentioned her on the wire tap & she said she always gets her money

[@kristinacorren]

Completely agree with everything you said! Somebody send this to Sam L so he'll stop trying to kill Fezco every finale 😆

[@AntonioGG2-8420]

RIP Angus Cloud 🖤

[@andreburruss11]

I think Fez is critical to keep most of the shows male audience

[@BehindTheMustche]

One of the things I don’t thing is emphasized enough is the conversation between Fez and Lexi when they talk about the traits they admire in each other. Like dating is superficial in similar interests in specific things, but that’s never the stuff that makes relationships last in my experience. It’s more of those character traits in a person that draws each other to earth other than anything else. Knowing how a person is, genuinely is more of a draw than anything else a bio can provide. Seeing that play out between the two characters is straight up beautiful because that’s the real foundation relationships have. Like yeah you can hold a conversation with someone with similar interests, but finding an emotional balance goes beyond that kinda thing. Anyway, their relationship is beautiful and grounded and I’m really happy I saw it featured in this show

[@EvaDuss]

I was so scared you were going to criticise their relationship but i'm so glad that you enjoyed it as much as i did and that you have high hopes for the third season!

[@MinkytheMinkY]

We see Lexi's dark side come out behind the scenes of the play. The part where she's just as selfish, but up until the play, wasn't allowed to be so. I also think Fez's conversations with Lexi, might have been tapped and this will make a difference somehow later.

[@chansbigtoe605]

Dude I think you just read my mind! 🤯😂 This is literally like exactly what I was thinking and how I feel but it's really nice and reasuring to hear someone else feels the same. Plus you put it into such nice words lol. LOVE this video!!!

[@wldhd29]

Glad you’re uploading again! Love your takes!

[@LilahMoonChile]

What i Love about Fez and Lexi's connection is that they both feel seen with each other and its a natural flow. I do hope that life works out better for them both in the next season. It sucks the wait may be so long but so far the show has been Extraordinary from the start so it'll be interesting to see how it continues if it does.

[@caseyhart4999]

I have seen a lot of people online say they were let down by this season, that they liked season 1 so much more. Part of the reason I think is the lack of a proper Kat storyline. For me though it makes perfect sense for this to happen because yes Lexi was basically a background character in season 1 and one of the things I wanted the most by the end of season 1 was to see more of her and this season delivered on exactly that. As a result of another character taking the spotlight other characters inevitably have to be shifted further back from the focus of the show. I’m sure Kat will get plenty of good material to work with next season now that she’s single again

[@jamieanyway]

You are my *favorite* media/story analyst. I truly couldn’t love your videos any more than I do. Thank you for all the effort you put into these. I always look forward to hearing what you have to say.

[@TropeAnatomy]

Wow thank you!! I really appreciate it

[@expensivepink7]

also, YES!! i had the exact same thoughts about Lexi and Fex re. special episodes!!!! we need this!!!

[@mikegribanov6105]

I feel like Lexi and Fez is what everyone wants to see and cares about. They are gonna take over the show. Its great to see some layed back, good ppl in a show full of emotionally deranged nutjobs.

[@astoldbynickgerr]

I hope not

[@lunalevi7482]

I really hope you're right cause it would be so great for both characters 🙏

[@kaushikidhupar2954]

I think next season will start with a time jump when fez is coming out from the prison here me out the next season is not coming out until 2024 the writers will definitely think that there audience have grown so maybe we see these characters grow up and all because rue's drug storyline is resolved and I think after this season rue's character will be a minor one because as you said zendaya is booked and busy and maddie also teased that cassie will be struck in a cycle of abuse so to see this storyline play out in a time skip would actually be more interesting than simply still being a teenage show

[@dw7896]

I mean…how soon could Fez possibly get out of prison? Drug charges are notoriously sticky, let alone murder charges

[@erika-xj8ym]

@@dw7896 but fez doesn’t keep drugs in the house. They can’t exactly pin that on him. They won’t find it. Pretty sure he’ll get accessory to murder, or child endangerment charges. But not drug charges

[@dani-ell-ah]

@@dw7896 -he no longer keeps drugs in the house -the police had no evidence for Mouse's murder or they wouldn't have needed Custer to wire up and get them some and Faye muddied their case because now they have another suspect which equals increased reasonable doubt for a lawyer to play with -plus Custer (who was the og suspect) is dead and can no longer testify. His testimony was the only thing linking to Fez and Ash or he wouldn't have been wired in order to prove it -Custer dropped a bug in the plant box in ep 7 which will prove that it was Ash who killed him. It will also show Fez attempting to stop him. It will show Fez accepting responsibility for the crime (meaning that he wasn't planning to run or hide the body) and the cops intervened before he could take any real action (such as lying to them and taking the fall for killing custer) -Fez was also co-operative with SWAT and attempted to convince Ash to be to. -it's not even illegal to hold unlicensed guns on your own property in california. They're going to hold something over him to get him to turn on Laurie but in reality the murder charges likely wouldn't get past reasonable doubt.

[@YourCatAteMyMom]

Your videos are so in depth! I stan

[@HauntedandStunning]

Excellent work!!!! You never miss❤️

[@TropeAnatomy]

Thank you so much! 🙏🏽

[@paigebenjamin1021]

I swear you listened in on the phone call i had with my sister about this very thing the other night! I LITERALLY said EVERYTHING you mentioned in this video even down to the Special episodes! 😱😱😱

[@meredithquinn]

GREAT VIDEO! You make a lot of good points I didn't consider. I even wrote about this exact archetype in my own video essay about this crazy season of euphoria :O

[@amys0482]

I can say from experience that this dynamic is a real world dynamic.

[@andinosaurio]

I really liked your video and hope that they release the special episodes about Fez and Lexi, i fell in love with their story and would love to see how it develops after everything that happened in the end

[@liv-tribe-hustle7678]

personally I dont' want to see lexi turn into Fezco's manic pixie dream girl ie there to serve the purpose of helping him. She also has a lot of issues to deal with from her addict father, alcoholic mother and definitely both the fame and the fallout of her play exposing everyone's life. I do agree that I would like to see how the loss of Ashtray affects Fez (as mentioned) but additionally I like to see him pull through it himself as a stronger message. I dont mind seeing lexi help a bit but this growth needs to come from Fez.

[@sydneyklabnik5231]

your videos always blow me away!

[@jacobsherman8666]

What are they going to do?! I wanted them to bring back Angus Cloud but he’s gone!

[@priscillaguerrero4747]

Wow, this is well thought out. You did a great job! I do agree that next season Fez will become angry and push people away, especially Lexi. I also think that next season will be a test for Lexi’s character as she tries to help Fez overcome grief. Fez will “hit rock bottom”. We’ll see a different side of him, not the Fez we’re used to seeing. In terms of “Fexi”, I don’t think they would plant the idea of them in our heads just to take it away from us. At least, I would hope not!

[@kristel1806]

What a wonderful video. THANK YOU, I already subscribe. LOVE FEZ AND LEXI😍

[@DirtySenpai]

Sam is watching your predictions like, "HEY! WRITE THAT DOWN! IT'S BRILLIANT"

[@Twaugh7]

r.i.p Angus 💔

[@xie_19]

"hes a teddy bear" my heart melted

[@aravisthetarkheena]

Hooray! Another euphoria video!!!!!!!!

[@olesia6210]

i just found your channel, and i already love your videos! subbed for sure

[@dwaniscool]

Excellent analysis! Thank you for this!

[@kczar1962]

I like your theory about Fez turning on Laurie. Also Fez can't be pegged with Custers death. Left handed Ash stabbed Custer. Right handed Fez wiped the knife and put it in his right hand. There is still the issue of Mouses body. Anyway I don't think Fez will be in jail long.

[@AtlisDe]

I mean there also is still issue of Fez being the guardian of a child that somehow got ahold of many guns and ammo leading to his death. Hard to explain that one away.

[@CsySnw]

I think I played that scene of Fez smashing the bottle on Nate's head so many times lmao it's just so satisfying-

[@jennifercalenzo3726]

Just discovered your channel. It is great, I feel like it is a literature class but with tv shows and movies. Keep up the amazing work

[@dani01949]

Idk, helping Fez as a friend? Totally. Saving him from a romantic place? YIKES ON BIKES. Women are not rehab centers. On the other hand, though, that might be an interesting way to explore Lexi's daddy issues. She might try to help Fez because she could not help her dad.

[@annieballasteros9159]

I think it might be a part of her character development. Even if they don’t work out, I see it being a potential for a real character arc for Lexi and unpacking her trauma within her relationship to him

[@justjoannak]

@@annieballasteros9159 Agree

[@witchy.business]

“Women are not rehab centers.” I love that. I need it on a tee shirt haha

[@nm9688]

Did you actually just say "yikes on bikes"? Lol. And as the video creator said, just because something is a trope doesn't mean it's a bad thing. If Lexi helps Fez out of love it's not automatically misogynistic. It depends on how it's handled

[@darlamelissa]

Why would helping him from a romantic place make her more a “rehab center” than helping him as a friend will? What does this have to do with being a woman?

[@MyOwnPersonalFantasy]

Fez reminds me of Mac Miller and I love it.❤

[@TropeAnatomy]

😢

[@MyOwnPersonalFantasy]

@@TropeAnatomy This aged absolutely horribly. The actor died of a possible OD, just like Mac. So sad. Dammit. I feel bad for making the comparison now.

[@cugzido12]

You are making a lot of sense, my man. A LOT.

[@debunkingdebunkers]

RIP Fez

[@angiethomas2887]

Yaaassss! To everything you suggested. I love Lexi and Fez soooo much. I wouldn't even care if other characters faded away as long as we have Fexi!!

[@justicelanham7112]

i love this couple together or atleast the friendship they hold for each other but it ironic and interesting the fact that she fell for someone who sells drugs. although it was how he was brought up, drugs are the thing that took her dad away from her life and then rue, her best friend.

[@childofpersia1213]

Keep doing these! Brilliant!

[@TheWillowSteele]

Love the video. Sam better highlight these characters into a prime storyline. He will be missing out. I need their development!!!

[@pedromarcogoncalves9179]

i really enjoy your videos, you should make them more often

[@TropeAnatomy]

Thank you! That's the goal this year :)

[@natalieharper974]

Chef's kiss! Great video

[@brandi2746]

Shit! I think fez and Lexi are the most normal “couple” out of this whole show. Also, I don’t think Fez likes being a drug dealer but it is all he knows how to do. His grandmother didn’t give him to many life lessons other then the drug game.

[@erinlent1836]

This is exactly how I feel about the characters and what I hope to see!

[@asmr_nostalgia]

Not much else to say other than you’re so on point 👌🏽

[@daftbanna7202]

Are you blessing us with more videos

[@TropeAnatomy]

I hope lol I have many in my head, it's making them that's the problem !

[@daftbanna7202]

@@TropeAnatomy whatever you do keep bringing them because they are amazing

[@dantecrottogini529]

The moment they introduced the play i knew Fez was going to miss it. I hate that trope so much

[@nataliathompson9823]

yesss special episodes on fez & lexi !!!!

[@bellaragan-johnson2620]

I would love it if season 3 was centered around Lexi's point of view (alongside Rue of course).

[@sydjordan6647]

i had some of these exact same thoughts. i’m really interested to see how ashtrays death affects fezco. I do think that it’s gonna make him go down a darker route because as we’ve seen with some of the other characters on the show. the loss of a loved one or the trauma these characters experience usually leads them down darker paths. i do hope we see more of him and lexi whether it be in a special or in season 3 because i do enjoy their dynamic. i’m interested to see if fez DOES go down the path i think he will, if lexi would be willing to stick around w/ him. because she seems like she cares about him but he’s never given her a reason to not be around him, what if in S3 he darkens so much that she loses hope in him or something along those lines 🥺

[@sydjordan6647]

overall i love them and i want a special episode from them so so so badly🥺i also love this video and agree w it 100000%

[@malgoszczerba]

Lexi and Fez remind me of Marianne and Connel from Normal People for some reason.

[@gonjeshk97]

YESSSSS!!!!

[@orianalaudani5697]

i really liked this pairing, it kinda feels like they are the first ones to take eachother seriously and wholy as who they are, Lexi sees more than just a dealer in Fez and Fez sees more than just a good quiet girl in Lexi but they don´t forget or avoid that other part, they just have eachother as they come and hear eachother and share their dreams (specifically ASK for the other to tell them their dreams). Its just really beautiful

[@taylorcala12]

This vid made really excited about Fez storyline next season… but at the same time I’m trying not to high too high expectations because of the way Sam went about certain things this season. Sam really should open up the writers room.

[@lovettdeleted]

can't wait for sam levinson to see this and ignore every word

[@elz12345]

I NEED special episodes for them both.

[@faatima3]

I found your channel yesterday, I hope you will post more frequently cause I love your analysis of all this.

[@woahemiee]

INSTANTLY SUBBED

[@notcha8080]

can you do one on rue and jules? i’m just gonna keep asking because your videos are so good