New Drama Series Wild Cherry Falls Flat with Overemphasis on Fashion, Not Substance
The glossy new thriller Wild Cherry promises much in its title alone: a wealthy community, scandals, and a dash of sass. Unfortunately, beneath the surface lies a shallow exploration of class and privilege that fails to deliver.
The show centers around four mothers and their daughters living at Richford Lake, a haven for ultra-wealthy families. The setup is familiar – think Desperate Housewives meets Gossip Girl – but the execution falls flat. Juliet, played by Eve Best, is portrayed as "old money," emphasizing reputation over real-world relevance.
The mother-daughter relationships are particularly problematic, with Juliet's character perpetuating tired stereotypes about wealthy women being shallow and vain. Her fixation on appearance is more a result of her social status than a nuanced exploration of the pressures faced by these characters.
As the story unfolds, we're introduced to Allegra, the 15-year-old daughter who creates an app that allows users to vote for their favorite photos. The "catalogue" quickly becomes a vehicle for showcasing the contestants' physical attributes, raising questions about objectification and the commodification of young women's bodies.
The show attempts to touch on deeper issues like privilege, classism, and the intersectionality of racism, but these themes are handled superficially. The drama relies more heavily on fashion moments – silk dresses, cashmere coats, and camel-colored tones dominate the narrative – rather than genuinely exploring the complexities of the characters' lives.
The character development is also lacking, with Gigi, the newcomer to the neighborhood, serving as a convenient foil for the other characters' shallow antics. Her storyline feels forced, and her attempts to fit in are met with ridicule from the community.
Ultimately, Wild Cherry's reliance on surface-level plot points and superficial themes makes it feel like an exercise in indulgent excess rather than a thoughtful exploration of class and privilege. While it might provide fleeting entertainment for those seeking a lighthearted, trashy thriller, its lack of substance means it will likely be forgotten once the winter evenings are over.
The glossy new thriller Wild Cherry promises much in its title alone: a wealthy community, scandals, and a dash of sass. Unfortunately, beneath the surface lies a shallow exploration of class and privilege that fails to deliver.
The show centers around four mothers and their daughters living at Richford Lake, a haven for ultra-wealthy families. The setup is familiar – think Desperate Housewives meets Gossip Girl – but the execution falls flat. Juliet, played by Eve Best, is portrayed as "old money," emphasizing reputation over real-world relevance.
The mother-daughter relationships are particularly problematic, with Juliet's character perpetuating tired stereotypes about wealthy women being shallow and vain. Her fixation on appearance is more a result of her social status than a nuanced exploration of the pressures faced by these characters.
As the story unfolds, we're introduced to Allegra, the 15-year-old daughter who creates an app that allows users to vote for their favorite photos. The "catalogue" quickly becomes a vehicle for showcasing the contestants' physical attributes, raising questions about objectification and the commodification of young women's bodies.
The show attempts to touch on deeper issues like privilege, classism, and the intersectionality of racism, but these themes are handled superficially. The drama relies more heavily on fashion moments – silk dresses, cashmere coats, and camel-colored tones dominate the narrative – rather than genuinely exploring the complexities of the characters' lives.
The character development is also lacking, with Gigi, the newcomer to the neighborhood, serving as a convenient foil for the other characters' shallow antics. Her storyline feels forced, and her attempts to fit in are met with ridicule from the community.
Ultimately, Wild Cherry's reliance on surface-level plot points and superficial themes makes it feel like an exercise in indulgent excess rather than a thoughtful exploration of class and privilege. While it might provide fleeting entertainment for those seeking a lighthearted, trashy thriller, its lack of substance means it will likely be forgotten once the winter evenings are over.
it's like they took all these interesting themes and just... forgot to actually explore them 
instead of digging deep into the complexities of class and privilege, they're just glossing over them with fashion moments and shallow character development 
yeah, let's get real for a sec - if you're gonna do drama about wealthy families, at least make it feel like you're poking holes in the system 
not sure what's more cringeworthy, the show's attempts to tackle tough issues or how they handled those same issues 
all i can say is, if u need a lighthearted thrill ride, wild cherry might be for u 
but if u're looking for substance, keep lookin' 
. They could've explored some really deep themes about class and privilege, but nope, they're too busy showing off those designer clothes 
. And don't even get me started on how they handled the character of Gigi... she just felt like a prop to me 
. Overall, it feels like just another shallow show that's more concerned with looking pretty than actually saying something meaningful 
and tbh I was so underwhelmed 
! They're trying to make a point about class & privilege but they're all like "Hey look at our fancy clothes & houses" 
And don't even get me started on how they're handling those deep issues... it's all just surface level 
. Gigi is literally the most basic new kid ever 
and her storyline feels so forced. If u want a thought-provoking show with real substance, look elsewhere, Wild Cherry's not it 
. I mean, can't they do better than that? The themes of class and privilege are supposed to be deep but it feels like they just scratched the surface (literally, since it's about fashion 
I'm so done with all these new dramas trying to pass off shallow storylines as "substance" 
Newsflash: just because something has a pretty title doesn't mean it's got any real meat to it. And don't even get me started on how they're using Allegra's character as some kind of excuse to objectify young women 
Like, what's next? A show about the "struggle" of wearing designer clothes? Give me a break. The more I think about it, the more I'm convinced that Wild Cherry is just a bunch of rich people pretending to care about issues they don't really understand, and that's just not something I'm willing to watch for hours on end 
. They're trying to say something about objectification and racism, but they're not even doing it in a thoughtful way 
! i mean, who needs depth when you can just show off some fancy outfits? but seriously, if they wanna tackle serious issues like classism and privilege, they need to get real and not just phone it in. the more they focus on the superficial stuff, the more it feels like a waste of time 
. It's a shame, because with better character development and nuanced themes, Wild Cherry could've been something special 
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and I gotta say, it's a major letdown 
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, but I guess that's just the cherry on top of this already flawed show... which is, sadly, falling flat 
The way the show focuses on the mothers' and daughters' appearances over actual character development is just cringeworthy 
It's like they're more concerned with being Instagram-worthy than exploring real issues. And don't even get me started on how the show handles classism and racism – it's like they're checking off boxes without actually doing any real work 
. Don't get me wrong, class and privilege are issues that need to be talked about, but can't we do better than this?