The Body review: Yellowjackets meets The Crucible
Netflix's "The Body" follows a Catholic school dance team that may have summoned the Devil.
The Body is a compelling new series from Netflix and creator Quinn Shephard, blending elements of Yellowjackets and The Crucible to create a captivating tale of Satanism and Catholic guilt. Set in 2004 at St. Mark's Catholic School, the story follows the all-girl dance team as they face a reckoning of biblical proportions.
Grace (Sofia Wylie) becomes a new dancer to replace injured performer Maddie (Shirley Chen) after participating in a perverse communion at Devil's House, where communion wafers are replaced with ecstasy pills. However, her initiation takes a dark turn when she falls into a coma following the party.
As strange visions begin to plague the team, the Lions must confront the disturbing possibility that they may have summoned Satan. While the series leaves the truth ambiguous, it focuses on the impact of this stressful situation on the Lions' dance team, creating a web of social currency and manipulation among the characters.
The Body features strong performances from Kristina Bogic as Anya, Sara Boustany as Elise, and Geena Meszaros as Lisbeth, with their dynamic interactions driving the narrative. The series expertly examines the cruelties of high school dynamics and the powerful influence of religion, creating a tense and claustrophobic atmosphere that keeps viewers engaged.
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