Soooooo no mention of the irresponsible treatment of a serious issue in society? Functioning alcohol use disorder is real and I've been wondering since about the 5th episode if it was going to be addressed that Jules clearly has this disorder. What is also real is that it's acceptable in our society and often people that try to improve their lives, mentally and physically, by not drinking are shamed and alienated by those around them, who don't like what they're doing, as it highlights their own issues. Later when the girls came back with a half-baked apology, they still offered her no encouragement, "you don't need to change, you're fine the way you are!" Then the story moved on completely by Jules realising she could change but it was about her using her phone while driving. Very next episode she's sipping wine continously and I'm sure the topic will never come up again.
I know, I know, it's "just" a TV show, it's not real. What they were portraying though is real and if you are "just" a TV show, don't touch on topics that you're not going to deal with properly. TV shows and the media do have a responsibility.
I know, I know, it's "just" a TV show, it's not real. What they were portraying though is real and if you are "just" a TV show, don't touch on topics that you're not going to deal with properly. TV shows and the media do have a responsibility.
