![]() ![]() Brilliant episode that asks us even if not mentally ill or addicted to drugs to just listen and put judgement aside for an hr. This is from a damaged characters perspective which makes the audience more in touch with her and hard not to root for her to get it together. From this episode alone season 2 will be amazing. Rue to me is not a lost cause but this is definitely a road to a long path of likely more self destruction. And this episode speaks to me like a social commentary of 2020 in the way we all feel a sense of powerlessness every day. The acting comes so natural it's flawless. I love the dynamic of the 2 characters in this episode I really hope there is more from them together in the upcoming season. I haven't seen a show really cover metal illness and addiction in such a raw almost documentary like style of filmmaking. She's lost, she's high and bluntly admits suicide is not off the table. Rue is a tragic character that is impossible not to sympathize with but nice to see a recovering addict like Ali to put her in her place. Perfect acting from Zendaya again after her Emmy win for season 1 who is likely to win again just based off this one episode. Very few shows can turn an hr episode of 2 characters sitting in a diner and make it into a showcase of emotion and realism. ![]() ![]() We all needed Euphoria in our lives anyways, let's be honest. I give this episode a 9.5/10 that even though we didn't get most of the main cast of the show (we didn't get it, because COVID delayed season 2 and we would have had it by now probably), still made up for intriguing television even though it mostly took place at a diner. In conclusion, these were 50 minutes of phenomenal television that went by super quick. Even a Part 2 which would focus on Jules interpretation or side of what happened in this episode would be amazing. I also cannot wait for more potential special episodes. Is she deciding to be a great role model for her sister? Is she gonna be more mindful of this? Is she gonna keep going down the path of relapse and leave the path of redemption advised by Ali? These are all question marks that are sure to be answered come Season 2 and so forth. In terms of the episode fitting into the show, Rue's life seems to have changed forever by the life lessons from Ali. The writing and directing was off the charts too. This episode surpassed most of my expectations thanks to Zendaya and Colman Domingo. It's this deliberate creative decision, opting to return to the story with a beautifully written duologue between two of the main cast members (who give notable powerhouse performances here) - that elevates the HBO series to new levels, proving it's so much more than just what it can do, visually - capable of producing profound palette cleansers such as these. ![]() Thus, despite the abilities of the filmmakers at the helm of this show & the visual spectacles they can ingeniously construct in jaw-droppingly impressive manners, it's actually a delight to see the series alternatively try something new & unique instead choosing to rely solely on genuine depth & substance rather than their distinguishable, signature stylistic set pieces. Hence, the incredibly sharp focus on aiding character progression results in one of the most emotionally engaging & poignant installments they've ever done. Euphoria has always been remarkably inventive from the very first episode but creator Sam Levinson really flaunts his ingenuity by stripping the show back to absolute basics in order to provide fans with a much appreciated moment to pause for reflection. ![]()
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