2 things up front:
1. A “stan” is a super-obessive fan.
2. Donald Glover is the creator of this series (along with his Atlanta writer Janine Nabers).
If you watched Glover’s Fox series Atlanta, you know that his storytelling technique sometimes veers into different styles or subjects, often with a surreal edge. This new series stars Dominique Fishback as a stan who takes things to extremes in a very dark and unsettling way. It’s virtually impossible to discuss this without a spoiler, so if you don’t want to know more STOP READING.
Turns out that this disturbed young woman determines to kill anyone who isn’t a big fan of her beloved Beyoncé-type singer. Yes, she is a Black female serial killer. Fishback gives it her all, but the character doesn’t get much depth to generate empathy (Billie Eilish does a nice job in her role). Being that Glover is involved, this isn’t the usual serial killer series. Instead, it’s a look at extreme fandom with abrupt violence and continual weirdness that’s more upsetting than rewarding. 
(2 / 5)
