Rue doesn’t hug Maddy back.
What a cool little scene. In just a few seconds, it perfectly summarizes their entire relationship. Maddy was always surprisingly warm toward Rue, even though Rue was never really part of Maddy’s inner circle. Rue mostly existed on the edge of that friend group, spending more time around Jules and Lexi than Maddy herself.
One thing I always noticed is how kind Maddy was to Rue in small ways. She’d randomly give Rue rides in her car, pick her up, and include her despite Rue often looking disheveled, struggling with addiction, and carrying the stereotypical “druggy” appearance that many people would’ve judged or avoided. Maddy never seemed to care about any of that. She treated Rue like a person first.
Meanwhile, Rue’s connection to Maddy was much more indirect. Most of their overlap came through Jules, Nate, or random moments where their lives crossed paths. Rue spent a lot more time thinking about Maddy than actually interacting with her, mainly because of Nate’s impact on Jules and the chaos surrounding that situation.
That’s why I love this moment. Maddy immediately opens her arms without hesitation, while Rue awkwardly receives it. In four seconds, the show tells us exactly who they are to each other. Maddy offers warmth and acceptance, while Rue, being Rue, struggles to fully return it. #euphoria
@acbrown1977@TheDemocrats@StephenM Bro you and your chopped mf hairline should not be saying shit to this cute young lady. My god, you look like mf Sloth from Goonies.