Bright Lights, Big City

Audience emotional responses for 'Bright Lights, Big City' are dominated by Sadness and Melancholy, reflecting Jamie's downward spiral into drug abuse and the loss of his wife and mother. Empathy is strong as viewers witness his self-destructive path, while Anxiety stems from his precarious life and uncertain future. The depiction of his lifestyle and drug use evokes Disgust and a Disturbing feeling. Despite the bleak narrative, a small percentage of Hope and Inspiration might arise from the potential for redemption or as a cautionary tale.