We’ve seen episodes of this new 2Be3 cult series and here’s what we thought of it

Let’s leave one day, irrevocably, erase our love So went the proverb, and it’s what a whole generation of French men and women sang in the early 2000s. Unless you’ve been living in a cave, it’s hard to miss the phenomenon that was boy band 2Be3, consisting of Filip Nikolic, Adele Kacherm and Frank Delay. 5 million albums sold, choruses that get stuck in your head… a fad that’s now a thing of the past?

That’s the whole theme of this second season of Cult, which takes us behind the scenes of the group’s creation and highlights the inner torment of its members, suddenly facing a massive fame that would drive anyone crazy. We’ve seen all the episodes and here’s what we think!

which we liked

As we suspected, there is something ugly behind 2Be3. In this way, the series bravely addresses the cynicism of a section of the music industry that treats its “artists” like quasi-show animals. The great strength of this second season is that it unashamedly shows us the violence behind the scenes of this world that undermines the mental health of its members. It’s a great way to get emotionally involved in the story and connect with the group members.

Added to this is a comment (always relevant) on the hypersexualization of artists, which is presented here almost like prostitution, playing with the codes of pornography. If the series collects close-ups of its cast’s perfectly oiled abs, it also allows itself to intelligently critique the (lustful) gaze we cast on those bodies.

We especially remember this line from Daphne Burke’s character, perfect in irony and chilling in cynicism: “How can we undress you without making you look mentally ill?”. An important and clever denunciation of the failure of an industry still struggling to confront its dark sides.

What we liked the least

On the other hand, we were a little disappointed with the structure of this season. Condensed into just 6 short episodes, the story of the band members sometimes feels a little rushed. While we fully understand that some ellipses are necessary, they occur in quantity and sometimes in a frustrating way for the viewer.

It almost feels like we’re trying to break the sprint speed record this season, when we’d prefer a half-marathon in 8-10 episodes in order to cover all the subjects as well as possible. It’s a bit of a shame because the series was rich enough, thematically and emotionally, to give you time.

We can’t wait to hear what you think of this Season 2, so don’t hesitate to rate it on Allociné!

The iconic series is available on Amazon Prime.