Étoile Recap: This Must Be the Place
In a nutshell, the setting of Étoile is filled with individuals who are deeply engrossed in their performing arts careers, making it challenging for them to build genuine connections with others. For instance, Jack is so consumed by his work that he scarcely has friendships beyond those who require professional assistance from him. Cheyenne holds her art form in such high regard that she dismisses anyone who doesn’t meet her exceptionally high standards. Mishi, on the other hand, has been nurtured to concentrate solely on dance throughout her youth, missing out on crucial social interactions with peers her age. Tobias’s fixation on his choreography pushes people away, and those unable to assist him in realizing his vision as he desires are deemed irrelevant to him. These two episodes delve into the loneliness that characterizes these individuals and how it impacts the few significant relationships they maintain.