Its no exaggeration to say that Serena Joy Waterford is one ofthe most contentious characters on television.
The old Serena was dangerous, but this version might be the most threatening yet.
Serenas greatest weapon has always been her ability to manipulate perception.
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She knows how to appear civil, how to bury dangerous ideas beneath elegant language and a disarming smile.
Her motherhood and status as a widow arent just part of who she is they are now strategic weapons.
What makes this version of Serena so terrifying is that it works.
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And that might be the most dangerous version of Serena Joy weve ever seen.
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In the early episodes of Season 6, there are moments when she seems sincere, even sympathetic.
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When she offers to help June, it feels genuine.
Butalmostis the key word.
Thats what makes her such a maddening and endlessly fascinating character.
Serenaknows how to navigate systems of power, especially the ones she helped build.
But can we really believe her?
Strahovski plays every beat with unnerving precision, making even Serenas silences feel sharp and intentional.
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