'Dare Me' Episode 6 'Code Red' establishes a strange relationship between Addy and Colette
When USA Network ordered the series for Megan Abbott's novel 'Dare Me', viewers wondered if the television show will be able to do justice to the original.
Episode 6 of 'Dare Me' is a testament to the creators' brilliance in smartly and articulately peeling away the various layers to the toxicity of the cut-throat competition.
The squad members' zeal has increased several notches with the team's entry into regionals. As the squad members strive for perfection, we observe the underlying issues emerge in the process.
The most evident of all being Beth and Addy's friendship, which is falling apart under the guidance of their new coach, further fueled by the increasing competition.
In the previous episode, 'Parallel Trenches', we saw Riri lose a couple of her teeth when Tacy accidentally kicks her while landing during their last stage performance.
While Riri’s mother blamed Colette for being inefficient in her job, the coach justified the accident using the laws of physics, simply stating that it's all a part of the game.
While the first half of the series dealt with confident characters who didn't think twice before taking multiple plunges in the sinkhole of misadventures, the latter episodes see them facing the consequences of their actions from the past.
'Red Code' also sees Beth broken in ways unimaginable. She confronts Addy about her emotions but hides the incident from the night which has left her shattered. Meanwhile, Will isn't able to face Colette's rejection of his love, which is driving him insane.
The latest episode also teases us with a brief moment of Addy and Colette's fondness for each other, mostly defined by an eerie attraction. Addy's developing feelings for her coach is further established when shock dawns on her at the sight of Colette and Will having sex.
Episode 6 of 'Dare Me' ended with a cliffhanger hinting at numerous possibilities. The conclusion of old relationships has given rise to new beginnings, making us want more of the teenage cheerleading drama series.