By age 17, he was capable of eating his own body weight in a single day.
The episode derives its title from the infamous 18th-century French showman and soldier. [S3E10] Tarrare
The script, penned by Stefani Robinson, uses the physical grossness of the historical Tarrare to mirror Van's psychological breakdown. 🎭 Identity as Consumption By age 17, he was capable of eating
Tarrare suffered from a medical anomaly causing an insatiable, monstrous appetite. 🎭 Identity as Consumption Tarrare suffered from a
The season's overarching theme involves the grotesque way white culture and high society exploit Black bodies and Black culture. Serving literal human hands to rich white diners serves as a visual climax to this exploitation. The episode forced the audience to look directly at the absurd lengths to which society pushes people. Depression and The "Reset"
The season finale centers entirely on Vanessa ("Van") Keefer (played by Zazie Beetz) during the crew's European tour.
Her friend Candace finds her in Paris. Van is wearing a curly wig, speaking with a thick, caricatured French accent, and going strictly by the name "Tarrare."