2: Awards Season, Tell Me Lies, and the Return of Toxic Characters
In this episode of Lore Actually, we look at the current awards season, reboots, and the renewed fascination with morally complicated (and often toxic) characters and relationships.
We discuss:
What kinds of films and TV shows are being rewarded this awards season
Reboots, revivals, and why familiar stories keep returning
Tell Me Lies and the appeal of a villain who never presents himself as one
How toxic relationships are framed as “intense,” “complex,” or “romantic”
Why these stories remain compelling, even when we know better
⚠️ Spoilers for Tell Me Lies and discussed films and shows.
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