Elle
Before Elle Woods was a fish-out-of-water at Harvard, we meet her in 1995 in the tumultuous waters of high school where she encounters tricky friendships, forbidden romance, and questionable fashion choices. In this unexpected chapter of her adolescence, we learn about the experiences that shaped Elle into the iconic young woman we've come to know and love.
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What people are saying
Updated nightlyPeople are really into this prequel, mostly because Elle's 90s high school world is fun to watch and the jokes land. Lexi Minetree's take on young Elle is the show's engine, with a lot of people enjoying her, though some find the performance a bit off compared to Reese Witherspoon's original. The big complaint is that the story often feels thin and unoriginal, struggling to live up to the iconic character it's based on. But with sharp humor and great 90s style, it’s an easy, charming watch for most.
Sentiment split
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- Positive72%
- Mixed12%
- Negative16%
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