Prime Video’s Class of ’07 offers a unique spin on the survival subgenre by juxtaposing a Waterworld-esque post-apocalyptic against the equally grueling feat of spending one’s foundational years at a Catholic girls’ school. But unlike other survival dramas such as Yellowjackets and The Last of Us, Class of ’07 has flown under the radar. It’s a shame, because the Prime Video series is as good as Showtime’s critically acclaimed thriller.Female-led interpretations of a Lord of the Flies narrative are having a pop culture moment, and Class of ’07 both retreads aspects that have caused shows like Yellowjackets to resonate with viewers and carves out a distinct place of its own. Yellowjackets fanatics are sure to devour the series’ similarly unhinged ensemble — even though the ’07 graduates have yet to commit an act of cannibalism.Class of ’07’s comedic voice makes it different from its bleaker counterparts. That primarily comes through Zoe, who’s living off the grid in the wake of a viral video featuring her unceremonious exit from a reality TV dating show. Zoe’s unwanted attention gives a narrative reason for her to avoid the class reunion at her Catholic school. But then unusual fissures in the Earth and a warning to get to higher ground force her onto the high-elevation campus for safety, and the mayhem begins.RELATED: Why Yellowjackets’ Melanie Lynskey Wasn’t Cast in Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Prime Video‘s Class of ’07 offers a unique spin on the survival subgenre by juxtaposing a Waterworld-esque post-apocalyptic against the equally grueling feat of spending one’s foundational years at a Catholic girls’ school. But unlike other survival dramas such as Yellowjackets and The Last of Us, Class of ’07 has flown under the radar. It’s a shame, because the Prime Video series is as good as Showtime’s critically acclaimed thriller.
Female-led interpretations of a Lord of the Flies narrative are having a pop culture moment, and Class of ’07 both retreads aspects that have caused shows like Yellowjackets to resonate with viewers and carves out a distinct place of its own. Yellowjackets fanatics are sure to devour the series‘ similarly unhinged ensemble — even though the ’07 graduates have yet to commit an act of cannibalism.
Class of ’07‘s comedic voice makes it different from its bleaker counterparts. That primarily comes through Zoe, who’s living off the grid in the wake of a viral video featuring her unceremonious exit from a reality TV dating show. Zoe’s unwanted attention gives a narrative reason for her to avoid the class reunion at her Catholic school. But then unusual fissures in the Earth and a warning to get to higher ground force her onto the high-elevation campus for safety, and the mayhem begins.
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