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Dissatisfaction, Deviations & Desires: "Daisy Jones & The Six" Works Despite It All

The adaptation of   Daisy Jones & The Six  has plenty of charm going for it. There was a comprehensive press tour, a plethora of photoshoots and classic talk show interviews broadcasting the attractive cast. An entire album and musical world was built to accompany the earnest acting of said cast. On all account, as a casual viewer who abandoned any sort of critical thought to unhinge my jaw and simply consume media, there isn't much to complain about. With leads as strong as Sam Claflin and Riley Keough at the helm, their chemistry patches up whatever gaps left in the adaptational process.     Maybe if I were more entrenched in the community of fandom, the accusations of watering the source material, the alleged destruction of the central relationships, uninspired music, and general dissatisfaction might have changed my viewing experience. It certainly marred the release of the series— I've seen more than enough mutuals on social media denounce as a heap of garbage. My rebu

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