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Does Mayhem succeed? That depends on whether you can handle a storyline that abruptly shifts from dating show discussions to deep-dives into internet shock sites to discussing post-9/11 America. But one thing is certain: you won’t forget it anytime soon. Samir and Tobias are here to break it all down—because if Gaga is serving Mayhem, we’re ready to feast.
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