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Elle Prequel Embraces Absurdity, But Death Twist Stuns
8 Jul
Summary
- The series embraces outlandish storylines with a fun, exaggerated tone.
- A shocking death of Shannon's mom was used to heighten other plotlines.
- Despite plot twists, the show remains entertaining and season two is awaited.
The "Legally Blonde" prequel, "Elle," has arrived, delivering a dose of the soapy, exaggerated teen drama reminiscent of early 2000s television. The series embraces its absurdity, featuring outlandish storylines that entertain viewers. For instance, the concept of a new school with minimal sports beyond cross-country, and a homecoming event centered around a meet, adds to the show's unique charm and develops key romantic entanglements.
Furthermore, the plot where Elle and her friends expose a corrupt principal, culminating in a "Breakfast Club"-inspired detention episode, provides high stakes and engaging entertainment. However, a particularly jarring plot twist occurred at the end of episode four with the abrupt death of Shannon's mother. This event, which happened shortly after a breakup and a kiss, felt unnecessarily dramatic.
The show's handling of this death, including organizing a memorial at a Rainforest Cafe, has been described as bewildering. The narrative uses the tragedy to amplify existing plotlines, such as the principal's corruption and the love triangle, rather than establishing it as a central storyline. Despite this puzzling narrative choice, the overall reception remains positive, with many viewers enjoying the "Legally Blonde" prequel and looking forward to a second season.
