Donald Glover's Swarm follows an obsessed fan, very similar to the real-life fans who cross the line when it comes to their favorite artists.
If Donald Glover's Swarm story feels familiar, it's because real-life fan culture isn't too far off from the one in the show. Swarm stars Dominique Fishback as Dre and Chloe Bailey as Dre's sister Marissa. Dre is obsessed with the R&B artist Nijah and her love for the singer takes a dark turn. While Dre's sister tries distancing herself, Dre becomes increasingly more obsessed, eventually leading her to murder.
SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY Nijah's fanbase is called The Swarm, hence Glover's show's title, and Dre has a fan Twitter account dedicated to the star, much like some real-life fans have for their favorite celebrities. The trailer doesn't feature too much of Nijah, only clips of her performing and Dre watching her videos on her TV. The show seems to focus less on the artist herself and more on the wild behavior of her followers.
Swarm's trailer makes many references to bees and even has one character tell Dre she prefers Nijha's sister because she's more spiritual. This is a clear insinuation toward Beyoncé's sister Solange. The show can also relate to some other massive fanbases like those of Korean pop band BTS and superstar Taylor Swift.
Why Swarm's "Not Fictional" Warning Makes The Show Better Even though the show isn't based on a real story, it's warning viewers that their obsessions with celebrities can be just as damaging as Dre's obsession with Nijah. There have been cases of crazed stalkers breaking into celebrities' homes and trying to kill them, so while Dre is not a real person, her story isn't unheard of.
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