Oddly enough, this new fake band is all the rage right now. The best-selling novel, Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid, has been picked up by Reese Witherspoon’s production company and is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video. Amassing the cult following behind the novel, the fictional band has also released a highly anticipated studio album ahead of the premiere, which was immediately a hit, topping the charts (and being the first ever fictional band to do so). On the tracks as well as the screen, the tension and emotion within the band is more than enough a reason to tune in.
Playing lead singer Billy Dunne is the infamous heartthrob Sam Claflin, and alongside him is none other than the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley’s, granddaughter: Riley Keough. Behind the two star-crossed musicians, the rest of the ensemble is made up of phenomenal supporting acts, completing the perfect iconic band with Suki Waterhouse, Will Harrison, Sebastian Chacon, Josh Whitehouse, and Camila Morrone. Even in trailers and promotion interviews, the fans have already grown to appreciate the chemistry on and off-screen between all co-stars.
The story follows a Fleetwood Mac-esque ‘70s rock band called The Six and singer Daisy Jones as they reflect on their rise and fall from fame twenty years later, uncovering dirty secrets and scandals in a documentary-style interview. So far, the series definitely does not shy away from the aesthetic of the decade, displaying the drug use, sex, fashion, and the erratic push and pull of the music industry, as well as how the personal lives of those in the spotlight can spiral downwards so quickly. The entire production of the show emulates this aesthetic, bringing Taylor Jenkins Reid’s writing to life. Keough’s character, Daisy, rocks lacey tops and high-waisted bell-bottom jeans, hitting the nail on the head of what was fashionable in the 1970s without venturing into costume territory. Along with the fictional band’s own album, the series features music that feels like an idea of what the band-mates’ Spotify playlists may look like if they were alive today. The series is an ode to the ‘70s and all things rock and roll, with an enticing plot that leaves you with no choice but to click the “next episode” button.
The episodes are fun and fast-paced, chronicling The Six on their rise to stardom, from their humble beginnings in Pittsburgh, to finding their place in Los Angeles. After lots of small performances at bars, the band is picked up by a record label and is on the road to musical success. So far, the series depicts the early accomplishments of the band and the struggles that come with it, including addiction and infidelity. Just when you think it is the complete end of the road for The Six, the band’s saving grace is the wild-child newcomer, Daisy Jones herself.
With a jam-packed plot, a dreamy cast, and the electric feel of the rock and roll scene, this Prime Video series isn’t something to miss. Assuming the plot is going to accurately follow the original book, we haven’t seen anything yet. The final two episodes of Daisy Jones & The Six are going to be released on March 24. The band’s album Aurora is available to listen to on all streaming platforms.