Euphoria - Série 2

This decadent and twisted teen series that is currently one of the most watched on HBO returns with a second season and it's solid again, though I have minor reservations. The first episode is probably the highlight of the entire second season, the gritty story of Fezco had that touch of a highbrow gangster drama and the visit to a drug den definitely managed to give me goosebumps. Episode 5 was also intense, with an unpleasant junkie bottom and the final police raid, and Episode 7 had a theatre form that was playful and creative in its direction, these are definitely the scenes that will stick in the memory the most. What I was a bit disappointed about, however, was that the introductory prologues of the various characters disappeared this time, as they did in the first series (there are still plenty of characters who deserve backgrounds, while not many new characters were added, which I also see as a shame), and I dare say the sex scenes were also lacking (a complaint?). But this is still decent entertainment, it's gritty, uncomfortable, disturbing with all the teenage angst associated with it. I'm surprised that the line with Zendaya and the dealers was left unresolved, and the last episode is traditionally the weakest, as in the first season. I'm curious about the 3rd season, but I'm not up to a full rating again. Story 4/5, Action 2/5, Humour 2/5, Violence 2/5, Fun 4/5 Music 4/5, Visuals 4/5, Atmosphere 4/5, Suspense 3/5, Emotions 3/5, Actors 4/5. 8/10. (07.03.2022)

I can't say I was blown away by the second season. Sure, there were some well-crafted episodes, but the plot just didn't grab me, and no matter how hard I tried, I couldn't relate to the characters. It might be because my teenage years are a distant memory now. I mean, I couldn't even forge a solid friendship, let alone a romantic relationship, with my mobile phone. I draw the line at drugs, and my political correctness only goes so far. You can tell I'm not the target audience, but surprisingly, I'm not bitter about it, as reflected in my rating. / Lesson learned: Say no to drugs. 4*- (27.07.2022)