Things in The Hunger Games you only notice as an adult

How many times have you binge-watched all four of The Hunger Games movies in a row? If you're me, the answer is probably too embarrassing to admit, so obviously quite a few. I've also attended The Hunger Games: The Exhibition not once but twice, scoping out the original costumes and fawning over life-sized posters of Finnick. But more than a few years have passed since Katniss first captivated us with her unvarnished charm, fierce loyalty, and righteous archery skills, so you might have noticed that you pick up on more and more about the movies as you re-watch them. 

Instead of being dazzled by the Capitol, are you a bit queasy? Feeling mad about Alma Coin's thirst for power? It's not surprising, given how prescient and layered Suzanne Collins' writing is, even though it appears deceptively simple on the surface. Here are some things you only notice about The Hunger Games if you're an adult.