Sharp Objects was the perfect #MeToo era series, busting the myth of the pure victim

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"In real life, one bad thing happens, and more bad things follow," says Emily Peck. "And Sharp Objects chases this idea right up until its closing credits, when the true horror of what Adora has done makes itself known. It’s an idea that resonates in this moment, perhaps more than any other, as victims of sexual harassment, abuse and assault come forward with their stories ― and then face backlash when it’s revealed that, well, they’re not perfect. Ultimately, no one escapes trauma without damage, without scars — literal ones in Camille’s case. Not all victims harm only themselves. Monsters aren’t born; they’re created, as Sharp Objects shows us."

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