Heathers

I take my title from a commentary posted here by user aislinismainame.

I consider myself pretty damn forward thinking myself and I thought the greatest part of this show (which actually should not be seen as a remake of the original Heathers but a rather different take on the same recipe under the light of a new age) was indeed the near mocking of a sort of social thinking that nowadays passes for being forward but is indeed a borderline dictatorship of political correctness. The present-day tyranny of good manners that affects the less informed of the informed should, needs to, has to be mocked by all means. There is nothing straightforward about trying to make revolution against the less sensitive or attacking the prejudiced with our prejudices.

Just for the braveness of being counter-trend, of pointing at the hypocrisy of the social-correctness-junkies, Heathers (the pilot) deserves all credibility and should be cheered as an eye-opener!

Now where is the rest of it??

As I'm writing this review I have watched only the first episode and I have to say that while I understand all the hate it has received, I believe that it's a little to early to judge it so harshly. Of course it doesn't come even close to the quality of Heathers (1988) but that was to be expected. So I saw this episode with the mindset that I will see Heathers done in an alternate reality ,to enjoy the new paths they are taking the story to, and I actually had fun, since I didn't expect the twists in the end. All the forced references they put in there, I believe it was to put them out of the way so after that they make their own unique story of Heathers. In my opinion this could be this summer's new trashy teen show that we can watch for fun like Scream Queens and Scream two years back, but I believe this has the potential to to be even better than those two shows.

In conclusion I believe if you enjoyed Scream or Scream Queens , you should give Heathers a chance. Definitely don't expect anything thought provoking or something as clever as Heathers but Heathers could be a fun time.

What would be the point to make another show with popular skinny fashionable girls, jocks who date them and nerds? It's a different world and a new generation is here. Millennials. Everything is about social media fame and the correct minority to be part of. Heathers criticizes our modern era. Kardashians are the modern philosophers, a dog is cuter than a baby, everything you say is offensive, your worth is your followers and the likes your reward. And don't forget. Your are perfect, no improvement necessary. I only hope the rest of the season stays true to the pilot.

It's about offensively sterotypical characters in cliché yet absurd situations where the show keeps switching between taking itself way too seriously vs. feeling like a parody. The characters either give spontaneous pseudo-intellectual speeches or speak exclusively in one-liners. It isn't clear to me why anyone would want to tell a story this way, the writing is just weird. With that being said, I actually find this series entertaining and enjoyable, apart from those moments (you'll know) where I can't help but roll my eyes.

It is honestly not as bad as I thought it would be based on the trailer! Though yes I have only seen the one episode but I found it comical and it made new modern commentary.