Let's Talk About Brand New Cherry Flavor and THAT scene!
If you’re into weird creepy horror, than you’ve probably already heard about the new Netflix limited series Brand New Cherry Flavor. Based off a book by the same title published in 2011 by Todd Grimson, this show tumbles viewers down a twisted dark rabbit hole filled with occult fever dreams and a sex scene (yes, THAT scene) that will forever be seared into the my brain.
Enter Lisa Nova, our fearless young protagonist who dreams of directing her own movie and making it big in show business. She is in possession of cinematic gold, an artsy black-and-white feature with an ending that leaves viewers wondering, “how did she pull that off?” Lisa puts her trust into Lou Burke, an industry veteran who is hungry for a hit. The two strike a deal which quickly goes sour leaving Lisa Nova fuming and wanting revenge. Lucky for her, she’s introduced to a mysterious woman named Boro who promises to make Lou pay if only Lisa agrees to a few concessions.
This show dazzles and disturbs from start to finish. The relationship between Lisa and Boro navigates between hunter and prey as the two women (played by Rosa Salazar and Catherine Keener) dance the line between life and death. Revenge plays a major role inciting the action, but there is a clear “be careful what you wish for” vibe that resonates with each episode. If viewers feel a strong “Channel Zero” (they absolutely will), it’s because Nick Antosca created both. Here he works alongside Lenore Zion to once again produce a high tension experience with jolts of terror. And kittens.
There’s plenty of memorable scenes, but it’s THAT scene in episode four that comes up most often on social media. Antosca and Zion hold nothing back when it comes to finding imaginative ways to equally arouse and disgust their audience. While the show leaves a few questions unanswered and the possibility for a second season, Lisa Nova’s journey feels complete even if the show doesn’t get a chance to expand with more bonkers adventures. This is a show that will have viewers glued to their television set, and rightfully so.
