Dead to Me - Grief, Secrets & Surprising Bonds

This new show by Netflix is another “surprisingly addictive” one that you’ll want to binge-watch.

It follows a story in which a big secret is at the center of the action. Fun fact, you know this from the very beginning, but that doesn’t take away your interest in the story, and where it’s headed, quite the opposite.

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The cast is pretty good, and the story and action are guided well throughout. Labeled as a dark comedy, you’ll find it to be a near-perfect mix of funny and tragic moments that will keep you glued to your screens.

Jen (Christina Applegate) and Judy (Linda Cardellini) are an amazing duo!

It has a very similar "How did you get here?" energy with Good Girls - ordinary women doing illegal things, crime mixed with humor and moral gray areas, and, of course, friendship tested by lies and bad decisions.

What if...?

One of the things I found most interesting was that, for the first time, I second-guessed what to do while watching a show.

Usually, watching the situations unfold, from the outside looking in, you very easily think and make a judgment on what the character should do. Yet, in this case, the show is able to emotionally involve you in such a manner that I found myself having doubts about what might be the best course of action.

I found myself thinking not only about what I would do, but also about ways around it and the responsibilities.

What's Next?

The show might leave open a possibility for a second season… We’ll be anxiously waiting for it!

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