‘Sweet/Vicious’ Star And EP Discuss The Challenge Of Balancing Comedy With Rape Storylines

Rape jokes aren’t funny, but that doesn't mean a show about rape can’t be funny — at least, MTV hopes that’s the case.

“Sweet/Vicious” is about how poorly one college handles rape on campus. When Eliza Bennet’s character Jules knows that no one will fight for justice after she is sexually assaulted, she becomes a vigilante and attacks rapists. However, life as a superhero isn’t exactly easy for Jules, even after the sorority sister forms a duo with loner Ophelia (Taylor Dearden). Bennet and executive producer Amanda Lasher discussed what to expect from the dramedy.