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Millennial Nostalgia Meets Eerie Netflix Drama
13 Nov
Summary
- New Netflix drama "The Body" explores millennial nostalgia with eerie undertones.
- The show references 2000s pop culture, including films and music.
- It features Catholic schoolgirls embracing hypersexualized perceptions of themselves.
Quinn Shephard's new Netflix series, "The Body," masterfully blends millennial nostalgia with an unsettling atmosphere. The drama unfolds in the early 2000s, a period evoked through visual cues like pink Juicy Couture sweatsuits and iconic pop culture touchstones. The show references beloved films such as "The Craft," "Jennifer's Body," and "Mean Girls," alongside hit songs by t.A.T.u. and Britney Spears.
"The Body" centers on Catholic schoolgirls grappling with their burgeoning identities and the sexualized perceptions often projected onto them. The narrative kicks off with emergency dance team tryouts, where new student Lisbeth competes against the skilled yet religiously connected Grace. The co-captains, Anya and Elise, introduce a ritualistic element at a Halloween party, hinting at darker themes.
Creator Quinn Shephard deliberately employs the hypersexualized imagery of her youth, allowing the characters to lean into these perceptions rather than dissecting them. This approach creates a compelling, if initially cliché-ridden, exploration of self-image and societal expectations during a formative era.
