Keira Parrish

After watching two episodes I was still hopeful that somehow this series would show some insights into the underbelly of the music world. Instead, after watching episode three….I’m left feeling a little grossed out and frankly, bored. There are certain story lines that are train wrecks that you can’t look away from. This is not one of them. The attempt at shocking the audience falls short. The writers forget that the shock value only works if the characters are interesting and you care what happens to them. On top of being grossly and obviously written by a male perspective, it is boring as hell. Predictable. Basic. It’s the same story line written from the same male lens that we have been watching for decades. This time it just seems a little grosser after what we’ve been through. This series wouldn’t even keep me awake if it weren’t for being mildly disturbed occasionally. Do better. Romanticizing child abuse and hinting at future traumas in episodes to come has left this viewer finished after episode 3. The series touts that it is about exploitation. I argue it is a sad attempt at shock and awe that went awry…the perfect blend of yawn and ew. 👎