: A central theme is the protagonist Neve’s (formerly Cheryl) struggle with internalized racism and double consciousness . Critics note her performance of a "posh" identity as a way to escape her Blackness and enter white suburbia.
“To me, the film is more of a statement of erasing black culture in order to accommodate a white society, but with murder.” The Winonan The Strays (2023) – THAT Ending Explained | Netflix The.Strays.2023.PL.NF.WEB-DL.x264.DDP5.1-K83.mkv
“Neve, while obviously the villain of the story, makes obviously poor choices but at some points I do sympathize with her. While I don't agree with her leaving her children behind, I can understand her desperation for a better life.” Reddit · r/NetflixBestOf : A central theme is the protagonist Neve’s