Netflix just dropped a brand new original show, LOVE, into their roster of binge-watching hits. The show follows two young 30-somethings, Gus and Mickey, who meet in the midst of battling the pain of recent break-ups. Rediscovering the excitement, nerves, and sometimes challenging times, of dating, it’s basically a must to start watching LOVE now and here’s 10 reasons why.
1. Gillian Jacobs freakin’ rules as Mickey, who is just a big hot mess with a heart of gold.
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2. The dynamic between Mickey the cool girl, and Gus the nerd, proves that opposites attract!
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3. Mickey’s roommate Bertie is everything you’d want in a quirky foreign roommate.
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4. Iris Apatow is amazing as bratty, entitled, and tortured child actor, Aria.
5. The characters are way more complex than the typical rom-com formula we’re used to.
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6. The show captures the true essence and stress of texting someone you have a crush on.
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7. You see Los Angeles in a new light that doesn’t highlight the hot spots you see in other shows based there.
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8. LOVE proves personality trumps looks any day.
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9. The episodes are short enough that you can watch the entire first season in half a day.
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10. The lessons about relationships will resonate with everyone regardless of “status.”
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