The narrative suggests that toxicity in Hollywood runs from the very top down. Joyce is both a perpetrator of nastiness toward her assistants and a victim of the "predatory dinosaurs" above her.

While the original film focused on a male executive’s verbal abuse of his assistant, this iteration explores the complex, often toxic bond between two women in a male-dominated industry. Joyce herself is a study in survival; she is a "dominant and intimidating presence" who is simultaneously subjected to the whims of her own predatory boss, Redmond (Donald Sutherland). Key Themes: Power, Obsession, and the #MeToo Era

In the cutthroat ecosystem of Hollywood, power isn't just a goal—it’s a weapon. The first season of the Roku Channel original series Swimming with Sharks (2022) dives headfirst into this predatory world, reimagining the 1994 cult classic film as a gender-swapped psychological thriller. Across six fast-paced episodes, the show strips away the glitz of Tinseltown to reveal a murky underbelly fueled by obsession, manipulation, and the high cost of climbing the ladder. A New Breed of Predator

Lou doesn't wait for opportunities; she manufactures them. From sexual manipulation to calculated career moves, she proves she will do anything—including kill—to get close to her idol.

Showrunner Kathleen Robertson uses the series to examine modern power dynamics, particularly through the lens of the #MeToo movement. The show highlights: