'Euphoria' Ep. 2 Recap and Review

I recently did a review and small character analysis of the new Euphoria series, Euphoria starring Zendaya, and I thought along with doing a big picture review I'd an episode recap for those who haven't watched. I decided I start with episode two instead of one because I believe recaps are for people who've watched the first episode and aren't into the show enough to want to watch the next and they prefer reading about it. According to the actors and creators of the show each episode is centered around each of the characters. Moreover the second episode of Euphoria called "Stuntin like my daddy," seems to center around the character Nate, who is a overly masculine quarterback, who finds pride in protecting his on-and-off girlfriend Maddy. Maddy is the definition of a popular cheerleader, with slim figure, plump lips, and borderline bitchy attitude.

Previous Information

Nate and Maddy broke up and in the first episode they are trying to make each other jealous by being with other people. Maddy finds a guy and ends up having intercourse with him in a pool in the middle of everyone and their cellphones. Rue, the star and narrator of the show has gotten back from rehab and fails to stay sober, but meets Jules, the new girl in town. The two form an instant friendship, as Rue struggles with her addiction and the memories from her overdose. Another subplot to the already dramatic show involves Kat, who has just lost her virginity at a party.

My Only Critique

The show is good and suspenseful, but in the beginning of the episode the amount of nudity is too much. In a matter of some minutes there are about 20 penises just flashing on the screen in the first 10 minutes of the show. I had to turn away because it just wouldn't stop. It crosses the line of tasteful and in my opinion this is the part of the show that's for shock value. If you're going to show that many penises at least do it towards the middle so it's not one of the first things people see, especially on the second episode. Otherwise from the bright and vibrant scenes to the music the show is shot beautifully and I'm at the edge of my seat.