Deep Dive: Euphoria - Art is Meant to be Dangerous

Erich and Jordan dive into the HBO show Euphoria in this episode. We covered themes, techniques, and character movements we enjoyed about the show. We also give our take based on the controversy the show has faced since it deals with mature topics set in high school. We believe that art in any more form allows for the audience to confront complex issues so that we may develop a better view of how others live or see the world.

I'll leave it to the listeners; when it comes to art, what is the limit to which we can use graphic content to push audiences? Where should we draw the line?

Watch Euphoria on HBO Max! (IMDB)

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Show Notes:

[00:00] Intro

[04:12] Getting into shows Game of Thrones Example

[05:17] The Opener of Euphoria

[10:17] Naming of the show

[15:14] Why Season 2 Finale works

[16:46] The Intro to each episode

[18:38] Commenting on the controversy

[21:34] Art is Supposed to be Dangerous

[26:01] Rooting for the characters

[30:06] Season Two Episode 5

[35:02] Jules' Reaction

[40:51] Being quick to judgment

[45:46] No one is a complete role model in the show

[47:27] Toxic Masculinity

[49:19] People earn the respect of seeing who you are

[52:20] Showing not telling

[56:37] Not enjoying something doesn't make it bad

[59:21] Show that pushes at all buttons and still got made