Daisy Jones & The Six
Fleetwood Mac fanfiction done right?
By Shanna Sivakumar
If you’re looking for a drama-filled story about a fictional rock band, look no further. “Daisy Jones & The Six” has everything—love triangles, drug addiction, infidelity, lesbians, and an 11-track album full of original songs.
Adapted from Taylor Jenkins Reid’s book of the same name, the 10-episode limited series follows the creation of the 70s band The Six, led by Billy Dunne (Sam Claflin), and their eventual fame after they join forces with singer-songwriter Daisy Jones (Riley Keough).
The original novel is loosely based on Fleetwood Mac and their fallout during the late 70s, as Reid grew up listening to the band. Their influence is clear within the show but even more obvious in the album “Aurora.” Track 5, “Look At Us Now (Honeycomb),” is almost a musical copy of Fleetwood Mac’s “The Chain”—from the kick drum and acoustic guitar intro to the full-bodied and loud final chorus. The musical similarity is, however, no complaint. If anything, it’s helped bring the show to life and transport its audience back to the seventies.
The show leans into some overdone archetypes, such as the one-dimensional manic pixie dream girl and the drug-addled famous rockstar. But overall, the series keeps its audience hooked as each character adds another layer of secrets that are well-kept until the final episode. The plot is explosive, and the staggered episode release kept its viewers at the edge of their seats. If you’re a fan of the 70s or love a good band origin story, “Daisy Jones & The Six” is a must-watch.