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Haaniyah Angus's avatar

I was going to go into that but I didn't have enough energy / wanted to focus on You but you're so so right! Like pamphlets would be passed out detailing gory details of executions

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Subrina Heyink's avatar

I am still reading but I read through the Drew Barrymore part screaming, “Get her, Jade!”

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Subrina Heyink's avatar

I have finished reading, and I can say that I can’t stand Penn Badgley’s self-righteousness about how the audience perceived this character when he participated in the romanticization.

Haaniyah, 10/10, no notes!

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Haaniyah Angus's avatar

I don't know what came over me but when I saw that Barrymore video I really just saw red lmaooo but thank you!

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Subrina Heyink's avatar

I refuse to watch it. I have hated him since he opened his mouth to criticize “You” fans after participating in the nonsense, and then THIS?? Yeah, bye, Joe!

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anthony james williams, phd's avatar

yes yes yes yes yes. yes. yes. it's fucked and i've been thinking about it for years. thank you for writing so well on something that has taken up a lot of my brainspace.

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Diavionne's avatar

I’m glad I’m not the only one that felt icky about him not seeing Joe as a serial killer - like let’s be fr

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Lola James's avatar

such a fascinating read ❤️

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Lauren Asman's avatar

Oh Mindhunter, you will be missed. I’ve never watched You, for many of the reasons you listed in this piece. Very insightful, a great read!

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disha's avatar

true crime fans have an ounce of empathy challenge

loved this!

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