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Decider’s piece lauds June Diane Raphael as the MVP of Elle’s first season on Prime Video, praising her scene-stealing, improv-driven performance as Eva Woods and detailing the strong on-screen dynamic with Lexi Minetree’s Elle Woods; the article also notes Elle’s charm and confirms the show has been renewed for a second season on Prime Video.
Reese Witherspoon-produced Elle on Prime Video reimagines Elle Woods as a Seattle high schooler in an eight-episode prequel, delivering charm and Woods-family warmth but faltering with a drab aesthetic, bland characters, and a familiar high-school comedy beat that lacks fresh twists or killer lines.
The Independent’s Adam White slams Elle, the Legally Blonde prequel on Prime Video, for lacking the original’s energy and humor, turning into sluggish teen drama that leans on nostalgia rather than sharp wit—despite a second-season renewal and executive involvement from Reese Witherspoon.
Prime Video's Elle, a prequel about Elle Woods starring Lexi Minetree, lands in 1995 Seattle with cute, nostalgic vibes but the review says it relies on familiar YA drama clichés and never captures the magic of the original Legally Blonde, making it a harmless but forgettable origin story.
IndieWire argues that Amazon’s Elle isn’t a prequel or a comedy, but a misfired teen drama that struggles with tone and character consistency, despite Lexi Minetree’s solid performance; eight episodes drop July 1 with a Season 2 renewal already announced.
This week's TV lineup includes House of the Dragon on HBO, Elle on Prime Video, and Solo Traveling With Tracee Ellis Ross on the Roku Channel, plus notable additions like The Bear's final season on FX/Hulu, Avatar: The Last Airbender on Netflix, Silo on Apple TV+, and X-Men '97 on Disney+, with details on where and when to watch each title.
A surprisingly stylish and fun Legally Blonde prequel, Elle follows Lexi Minetree as a teen Elle Woods in 1995 Seattle, with Reese Witherspoon as an executive producer; it leans into the era’s pink persona and a sharp soundtrack, delivering a bubbly underdog charm that works better than expected, though it has some clichés and noticeable product placement. Premieres July 1 on Prime Video.
Billie Eilish, on Elle’s cover, says she’ll use her platform to advocate for people and speak out against ICE and wealth inequality; she also denies any falling-out with her brother Finneas, noting they can argue and still collaborate, and has previously criticized billionaires and Elon Musk, including pledging $11.5 million of her tour earnings to charity.
Billie Eilish refutes rumors of a falling-out with brother Finneas, saying they’ll have big fights and bounce back, and stresses that speaking out on political issues is part of their dynamic. In an Elle interview, she defends activism against ICE and billionaire wealth, recalls prior criticisms of Elon Musk, and notes she pledged $11.5 million from tour earnings to charities. She also opened up about touring with less involvement from Finneas at times, but insists their sibling bond remains strong.
ELLE’s 2026 Actor Awards Post-Show Gala in Los Angeles kept the fashion momentum, with stars like Sarah Pidgeon, Michael B. Jordan, Gwyneth Paltrow and Yerin Ha showing head-to-toe looks under the theme reimagining Hollywood glamour from the ’20s and ’30s as guests mingled, danced, and watched trophy engravings.