1. The one who always watches the same series
You’ve never met someone less curious. This friend scoffs at you when you suggest Teenage, the latest hit on Netflix, Severance, Apple TV+’s most-watched original, or The White Lotus, the instantly cult social satire. Their jam is watching the same series over and over, revising lines they don’t know and proudly reciting the ones they do. So now, you hesitate to talk to them about current events, hoping that someday, this good old nostalgia will fade away.
2. The one who has no personality
This friend built their rebellious spirit watching Sense 8 and Skins, dresses like Abby from NCIS, and can recognize allthe red flags of men thanks to Gossip Girl (help), wants to work in a hospital with sexy docs since Grey's Anatomy, doesn’t want kids anymore after binge-watching Malcolm morning, noon, and night... After all, there’s no need for therapy when you can just watch a good series: everything you need to know about life, they’ve taught us. To anyone who changes their personality like they change socks, it’s best to avoid recommending Dahmer, just to be safe.
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3. The one who never finishes their series
Option 1: this friend is so attached to their series that watching the last episode feels like saying goodbye for good (unless they’re the type to restart it tomorrow. See point 1.) Accepted reason. Option 2: they watch too many shows at once, get scattered, and then forget they ever started the program you've been recommending for months. This friend often has a fear of commitment in their relationships. And is particularly annoying. Rejected reason.
4. The one who can’t stand being spoiled
We totally get those who don’t want to know why The Red Wedding from Game of Thrones (s3...
ep9) is one of the most legendary episodes in series history, across all genres. Knowing in advance such a death, such a conclusion, or such a couple can totally take away the enjoyment of watching, we agree on that. But for those who we can neither pitch, nor discuss, nor even mention the series for fear of spoiling the names of the characters or the overall plot, we send this article their way so they can grasp its absurdity. Yes, we’re calling it out.Voir cette publication sur Instagram
5. The one who's always on their phone
You hate watching anything with the designated geek, and it's totally understandable. You dive into a series you've been looking forward to for ages, and you're excited to share this joy with someone, but they're on their phone. You furrow your brows and sigh loudly. They make a face and put it down. But already, you can feel them drifting. You try to focus, sneaking glances to see if they're paying attention. Spoiler: they're also scrolling through notifications (spoiler: no one cares). The result: you finish the episode frustrated, and they didn’t catch a thing. What a bummer!
6. The one who doesn't wait for you
Betrayal, disgrace...This friend (if we can still call them that) is simply untrustworthy. You had made a promise - through a pinky swear, no less! - to watch the hottest new series together during an evening that was bound to be delightful. In your mind, every little detail was planned: a cozy meal just the two of you, sweets galore, a snuggly blanket, Netflix, all set to go. Unfortunately, that evening will never exist, as they’ll shamefully confess to having given in to temptation and watched the pilot without you. Friendships have been broken over less!
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7. The One Who Can’t Make a Decision
You’re at a pajama party, and one of your friends suggests starting something on Netflix. As a true series lover, you definitely want to keep your reputation intact, so you go along with it. And then, this person starts scrolling. Again and again. They click on every show, but nothing seems good enough. "Hmm, not really my thing", "I don’t like that actress", "No way, that’s so last year", "It’s too long, we’ll fall asleep". An hour later, you’re still stuck on the platform’s catalog, and yes, everyone has dozed off except for you, who’s on the verge of a nervous breakdown.
8. The One Who Never Understands Anything
You no longer invite them to movie nights because you know you’ll end up repeating everything. 'en take care of it the whole episode. "Do we know her?", "Wait, rewind, I wasn't listening haha", "But wasn't he dead???". And patiently, you answer, you simplify, you’re even ready to make a diagram on the wall so they can grasp the subtleties of the plot. Yet, this same friend will eventually tell you "Alright, I’ll re-watch it at home tomorrow, when I’m more focused". So much effort, so little reward. Frustrating.
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9. The one who pretends to be a visionary, but in vain
This is that friend who likes to show off; you always need one! With them, you only watch comedies, sitcoms, or maybe a little fantasy, because as soon as things get into the crime/legal/political territory, they totally lose it. Their goal is to uncover the truth at any cost, even if it means sacrificing your comfort. They love to talk endlessly, without really addressing you, just throwing questions into the air to show they've sensed something suspicious. When the killer is revealed, pfff, they already figured it out. When they didn’t guess it, pfff, it makes no sense. And if it doesn’t make sense, pfff, it’s a crappy series. So, they end up hating all series because they’re definitely not Akinator.
10. The One Who's Seen It All
You wonder if this friend really works, or if they're just employing someone full-time to handle their daily tasks so they can binge-watch everything that comes out. Nothing escapes their notice. Often, this person subscribes to Netflix, Prime Video, Disney +, Canal +, Apple TV+, Paramount, Mobi, and more. They might intimidate you a bit, especially if you identify with point 1 and your series knowledge is limited to the classics, but they always know how to recommend some hits, so you swallow your ego, say thank you, and settle down in front of your computer.
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