Series Review: Daisy Jones and The Six
April 27, 2023
The series released by episode on Prime Video starting on March 3rd, 2023, and ending on March 24th, 2023 has taken the internet community by storm with its captivating rendition of Taylor Jenkins Reid’s book Daisy Jones and The Six. Both the book and the series were roughly based on the famous and chaotic lives of the real-life band Fleetwood Mac.
Daisy Jones and The Six is filmed in an interview format where band members sit down and reflect on their 1970’s band, while the show depicts the wild times of the band’s era. Lead singer, Daisy Jones (Riley Keough), joins a small-town band from Pittsburgh, The Six, in hopes of having what it takes to bring the band to the next level. Fellow lead singer and guitarist, Billy Dunne (Sam Claflin), only sees Daisy as a threat to his band, while other band members Graham Dunne (Will Harrison), Warren Rojas (Sebastian Chacon), Eddie Roundtree (Josh Whitehouse), and Karen Sirko (Suki Waterhouse) are stuck in the crossfire. Daisy and Billy’s similar personalities and writing styles lead the band to hit singles and a very complicated love triangle involving Billy’s longtime wife (Camilla Morrone). While Daisy and Billy are distracted with their issues, the rest of the band struggles with their newfound fame and the constant feeling of being stuck in the background.
The show ran ten episodes ranging from 45-60 minutes with no plans of extending the story into a second season. With so many different storylines, Daisy Jones and The Six is never boring. The show matches perfectly with the best-selling book it was released after thanks to author turn producer, Taylor Jenkins Reid.
Executive director and producer Nzingha Stewart delivered the exact vibe of the Fleetwood Mac era. The music and the plot line of the show appeal to younger generations, while the setting and the costuming design by Denice Wingate bring out nostalgia for the 1970’s.
Lead actors Riley Keough and Sam Claflin deliver a captivating performance of complicated love, while also mastering the vocals behind the first and only Daisy Jones and The Six album, Aurora. The music was released with the show and is trending on most streaming platforms. The supporting cast of mostly newer actors contributed to the chaotic and exciting ride of the show as well.
After a long and complicated plot, the ending is surprisingly simple and satisfying for viewers. Because Taylor Jenkins Reid only has one book about The Six, it is most likely the first and only season. Overall, Daisy Jones and The Six is very entertaining and unique and provides an interesting watch for all ages.
Rating 10/10.