Is ‘Swarm’ Based Off of Beyoncé? References to the Beyhive, Houston and a Sparkling Givenchy Moment Has Social Media Buzzing With Suspicion

“Swarm,” a Prime Video series that debuted on March 17, is getting a lot of buzz due to its parallels to Beyoncé. In fact, the title alone has an obvious connection as Beyoncé’s fans are known as the Beyhive — and bees do, indeed, swarm. Dominique Fishback stars as Dre, a young woman whose obsession with global pop star Ni’Jah (played by Nirine S. Brown) takes a sinister turn. Dre develops an unhealthy obsession, murdering anyone who discredits her as an artist. Created by Donald Glover and Janine Nabers, the series includes real-life singers Chloe Bailey (who was signed under Beyoncé’s Parkwood Entertainment venture) and Billie Eilish. Malia Obama cowrote the show’s fifth episode. Along with the themes of fandom, rage and idolization, the edgy series showcases the different looks of Dre, as the character molds into various identities throughout her development. Here, WWD dives into Dre’s transformations and subtle nods to Beyoncé. Read on for more. Dre’s “Renaissance” Dominique Fishback as Dre in episode one of Prime Video’s “Swarm.” In the first episode, viewers get an introduction to Dre before she becomes a serial killer. Working at a mall clothing kiosk alongside her sister, Marissa, Dre spends thousands of dollars on

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