Is ‘Wuthering Heights’ the Most Toxic Love Story Ever Written?
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Show Notes
This week we’re diving into Emerald Fennell’s ‘Wuthering Heights’ and asking the question we kept circling back to: are we supposed to see this as romance… or as pure emotional devastation?
We unpack the casting discourse, why the internet had immediate opinions, and how Fennell’s gothic, stylized approach reframes Heathcliff and Cathy’s obsession. Is Heathcliff a tragic romantic hero, or are we collectively gaslighting ourselves? Does this adaptation justify its existence, or are we just addicted to watching toxic love stories play out beautifully?
We talk performances, tone, what feels distinctly Fennell about this version, and whether this story still works for modern audiences - or if we’re romanticizing something we probably shouldn’t.
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