Maddy Perez Won “Euphoria” (While the Show Itself Lost)
“Euphoria” spent seven years breaking its women – Maddy Perez didn’t get the memo. Praise be to Alexa Demie.
“Euphoria” spent seven years breaking its women – Maddy Perez didn’t get the memo. Praise be to Alexa Demie.
Instead of investigating what Maddie’s overt sexuality means to her, “Euphoria” is happy to use it, once again, as just a trope.
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