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‘Legally Blonde’ prequel series ‘Elle’ is shockingly not bad: review

Amazon Prime Video's 'Elle,' a prequel series to Legally Blonde, is sparking critical debate over its faithfulness to the original film and its new lead.

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📍 The outcome

The prequel series Elle was confirmed as officially canon with the original movie. Reviews of the show were mixed, with some calling it a fun nostalgia-fest and others describing it as unfunny and nonsensical.

Co-creators explained the ending of the first season and where the second season picks up.

Epilogue added 41d ago, after coverage quieted.

The brief

The prequel series 'Elle' explores the origin story of Elle Woods, starring newcomer Lexi Minetree. Executive producers have confirmed the series is officially canon with the original movie, though coverage from E! News notes that the origin story differs from the film.

The show's first season has concluded, and co-creators have begun discussing where the second season will pick up. Critical reception is sharply divided across major outlets. Variety describes the series as often well-executed, and PureWow calls it a "90s nostalgia-fest," while The Independent and TheWrap characterize it as nonsensical, dull, and awkward.

WSJ dismissed the series as "Legally Bland." Despite mixed reviews for the writing, coverage from AP News and The Hollywood Reporter focuses on Lexi Minetree's performance and her efforts to avoid simply imitating Reese Witherspoon. Future coverage is expected to focus on the transition to Season 2 and the series' move to Seattle. Additionally, details regarding the casting process—which Reese Witherspoon insisted begin with an open call—and the decision to exclude original costumes from the prequel have been highlighted.

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Quick answers

Who plays the lead role in 'Elle'?

Newcomer Lexi Minetree plays the teen version of Elle Woods.

Is the series considered official story within the Legally Blonde universe?

Yes, executive producers have confirmed that 'Elle' is officially canon with the movie.

Where is the series available for streaming?

The series is available on Amazon Prime Video.

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