Episode Guide
Anxiety – 3/5 Selfies – 3/5 Naked – 3/5 War – 2.5/5 Mourning – 3/5 Tina – 2.5/5 Masks – 3/5
Elite is running on empty, and it’s apparent in the way the show has been neglecting its core audience. Season 4 felt like the first slip on the rung, while last year’s effort tumbled down a couple of notches, delivering an indifferent and ultimately forgettable slice of soapy drama. Season 6 then is not just forgettable, it’s so blasé and perfunctory in the way it tells its story that by the end, you’ll feel like you’ve wasted your time watching.
Elite has replaced almost all of the main cast with younger models over the years, which has unfortunately resulted in a loss of believability. The new players here don’t have the charisma or baby-faced charm to convincingly play quirky high school students, which hurts the story’s believability. ..
The problem with Elite is that it’s a story that feels like it’s on the same level as the other games in the series. It has an average feel to it, with a few great moments but ultimately it falls short. The twist at the end though, is a nice touch but at the expense of any real tension or drama.
We start the season with a bang, but by the end it feels like we’ve been here before. The soapy exploits of our teens are the main focus, with a few episodes just here for filler. The plot sets some of our characters back on their arcs, but at worst it feels like they’ve been pushed into other storylines for no reason.
The show’s focus on the two main characters and their relationships is what makes it so compelling, and while the plotlines around them are a bit scattered, they all come together to create a really interesting story. The focus on LGBTQ+ rights and sport is also very timely, and it’s great to see Ivan’s father grappling with his sexuality. While there are some minor issues with the writing throughout the episode, overall this is an excellent show that I can’t wait to see continue.
Elite continues to produce music videos and montages with a high level of dancing, nudity, and drinking. Unfortunately, these elements are used to cover up plot holes and contrivances in the story. ..
Isadora has taken over her new club, rebranded it to Isadora House. Yet she’s still attending classes at school all day. So not only is she running a nightclub business (which requires a lot of hours during the day for deliveries, cleaning, prep etc.) but she’s also got her plate full with schoolwork.
The police department is strangely inactive in the aftermath of a hit and run. This is especially strange because we’ve seen this happen numerous times in the Inverse universe where police question each of the kids about a murder. With another incident involving the same school and some of the same kids, you’d think they would be on their trail but nope, they’re nowhere to be found.
These are just a couple of incidents that show up in episode 1 but with 8 chapters to get through, you get the point that a lot more compound on top of this shaky foundation. You can really tell that there’s a lot of hope here for the audience to just switch off and not question these things. Personally, I think this discredits the audience, who aren’t as stupid as the writers clearly believe they are. It’s a shame because comparing this to the earlier seasons, which were smartly written and well-handled, season 6 just feels inadequate in almost every way. And of course, the ending hints at another season to follow.
Elite has been tarnished by recent seasons. The quality of the show has declined since season 6. Blasé would be a better title, given that season 6 was a failure.
