# Evil Moms: From ‘East of Eden’ to ‘Carrie,’ TV’s Latest Trope Is Honoring Women Who Choose Themselves

From series like "Crystal Lake," "Carrie" and "East of Eden" television is currently preoccupied with the trope of evil mothers.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Variety |
| Published | 2026-11-13T17:00:00.000Z |
| Section | Culture |
| Language | en |
| Publisher's article | https://variety.com/2026/tv/columns/evil-moms-east-of-eden-carrie-tv-latest-trope-1236916719/ |
| Publishers covering this event | 1 |

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