Euphoria - A modern portrait of the addict

This script was written by Anya Formozova. You can see more of her work here: http://www.youtube.com/c/Cue22

On Euphoria, Zendaya’s Rue is loving and charismatic, but she also lies and hurts people – including herself. We can clearly see how damaging her behavior is, yet it’s hard not to find her magnetic and often fun to watch. Some have criticized Euphoria for glamorizing drug abuse, and it’s true that the show’s aesthetic beautifies everything it touches. But Euphoria is painting a full picture of what addiction feels like from the inside. So why Rue is so relatable to watch, even if you hope never to be in her shoes?

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00:00 What Rue gets right about addiction...
01:40 What makes Rue so relatable?
02:20 #1 She makes us understand addiction.
04:29 #2 She can be hilarious!
06:28 #3 She's looking for meaning.
08:57 #4 She's also looking for connection.
10:53 The "Blame" Problem in addiction stories.
15:10 Rue's honest look at addiction.

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