East of Eden (Netflix): How was ice made in the early 1900s?

<p>In this episode, Ruchi and Shalini head into the wonderfully messy world of Netflix’s <em>East of Eden</em>, unpacking its connection to John Steinbeck’s classic novel and asking the age-old question: are we born this way, or do we have power over who we become? They dive into Cain and Abel, family drama, morality, rejection, identity, and the ways our environment can shape who we become. Plus, they get into character development, honesty, historical context, and why <em>East of Eden</em> is basically one giant case study in complicated people making complicated choices.</p><p><br></p><p>BYR average rating: 10/10</p><p>Number of episodes: 7 (~7h runtime)</p><p>Binge In Progress: To Kill a Mockingbird, Sex Lives of College Girls</p>