What, like, making a prequel is hard?

Reese Witherspoon has executive produced a new TV series lacking in the zip and dazzle of the classic 2001 comedy, and trades laughs for sluggish teen drama cliché, writes Adam…

The Reese Witherspoon lookalike hails from Atlanta and harboured acting ambitions since she was 10; she was hand-picked by the OG Legally Blonde actress herself.

Forced to leave Beverly Hills for Seattle, teenager Elle Woods navigates new friendships, first love and school politics while staying true to herself. | Web Series

Reese Witherspoon serves as executive producer on the series, which follows its title character during a difficult move in her teen years from sunny L.A. to rainy Seattle.

Legally Blonde was an overwhelming hit, so what do critics think of the prequel Elle?

For a show that could succeed on nostalgia alone, Elle is well-executed and captures the film’s fluffy sense of humour.

Lexi Minetree stars as a teenage Elle Woods in a new “Legally Blonde” prequel series for Prime Video

Reese Witherspoon made the character a cult icon in "Legally Blonde", but now we can see her origins in TV series "Elle"

Prime Video's "Legally Blonde" prequel "Elle,” executive produced by Reese Witherspoon and starring Lexi Minetree as Elle Woods, is redundant.

What, like, making a prequel is hard?

Did we really need an Elle Woods origin story?

The original star is behind this TV spin-off, and the casting of charismatic Lexi Minetree. Sadly, the tropey script and lack of campness mean it fails to really sparkle

The Amazon Prime Video series 'Elle', a 'Legally Blonde' prequel starring Lexi Minetree, is a well-executed rehash of the beloved classic.