Maddie euphoria season 2 outfit12/11/2023 ![]() ![]() As Zendaya’s character Rue narrates, “Maddy would never say it out loud, especially not today because everyone’s so political, but she never really had any desire to have a career…or job.” When we first meet Maddy, we quickly learn that this character is a girl who, while she does not wish to work, hopes to one day find herself in the lap of luxury. Serving as a conduit for Maddy’s character development and personal growth, the dress symbolizes who Maddy wishes she could be and eventually, who she decides she’s going to be. Said to have been made during the designer’s most innovative time of his career in 1965, the dress is the perfect fit for Maddy’s storyline. American designer Norman Norell’s sequin evening dress has become a character in and of itself in the series’ sophomore season. While certainly used to translate a character’s outward persona, wardrobe choices often have the ability to add to the storyline more than viewers may realize.įor costume designer Heidi Bivens, fashion is never to be underestimated. Nate would be better off looking inward (Nate, therapy, I'm begging you) than moving on to the next girl to "fix" him.With Euphoria’s big season 2 finale airing tonight on HBO, we thought we’d take the opportunity to muse over the intricacies of the hit drama’s meticulous storyline, specifically unpacking Maddy Perez’s royal purple Norman Norell 1965 mermaid sequin evening gown that has made a few appearances throughout the season.Īfter spending the last season finding solace and a sense of escape within her boss’ palatial, couture-filled closet, Maddy Perez (played by Alexa Demie) is given the support, encouragement, and permission to thrive in a way that she’s always needed.Ĭostumes often represent far more than merely a captivating visual tool. (Let's not forget he's physically and emotionally abusive toward her.) Blaming a woman for his issues is lazy and sexist, but his idea that dating another girl will magically bring out "the best" in him is plain delusional. By blaming Maddy, Nate eradicates himself of any faults, which is particularly egregious considering his behavior is the major contributing force in the toxic nature of their relationship. Even if his and Maddy's toxic relationship is a negative influence on Nate's life, his flaws are still solely his own and not the fault of an external source. In Nate's season one backstory, we see his "issues" (the toxic masculinity he was raised with, his complicated relationship with his father, and his intense need for control, just to name a few) begin to develop long before he meets Maddy. And maybe if he met Cassie when he was a sophomore instead of Maddy, she would've brought out the best in him." In a voiceover, Rue reveals that Nate acknowledges he has his issues, but he wonders if "maybe the reason he had those issues is that Maddy brought out the worst in him. Nate Is Projecting His Issues Onto Women Instead of Looking Internally Both Maddy and Cassie deserve so much better! Here is a list of all the reasons Nate's fixation on (love for?) Cassie is problematic - and her status as his ex's best friend isn't even number one.ġ. Still, as a viewer, I can't help but critique Nate's new fixation on Cassie, and I'm nervous to see where it goes. Given Euphoria's tendency to tackle difficult issues with intention, I trust that their decisions regarding Cassie and Nate's relationship will be done purposefully and in a way that doesn't give Nate a redemption arc. I was surprised to see that many Euphoria fans ship Nate and Cassie as a couple, considering Nate's history as an abuser. ![]() This love triangle pins best friends Cassie and Maddy (Alexa Demie) against each other for Nate's attention. But in one of the most surprising twists, in episode two, Rue (Zendaya) reveals that a beat-up Nate Jacobs (Jacob Elordi) is "in love" with Cassie (Sydney Sweeney) following their bathroom hookup on New Year's Eve. All of the characters we love (and love to hate) are back, and more chaotic than ever. ![]() Euphoria season two is giving us everything: incredible looks, backstories on characters we were dying for in season one, a killer soundtrack, and, of course, a ton of drama. ![]()
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