Clickbait is an intense thriller intending to show us that we never really know those near us. The most unexpected person can be the greatest danger.
It has a well-built mystery story. Each episode focuses on the perspective of a different character. It enriches the story and gives it great emotional material.
The family
Nick disappears, and an online video announces he will die as soon as the video reaches 5 million views. This is how everything starts, but it is only the beginning of a complicated and intricate story.
From my point of view, Nick’s family is the main character of the show. A devastated family, full of tragedy and doubts. Was Nick who they thought he was?
Nick’s sister, Pia, is the one that believes him throughout all the show, yet, for some reason, she gets on my nerves.
Secrets and surprises
As police and family investigate Nick’s disappearance, secrets seem to pop up from everywhere. The show doesn’t stop surprising us. Even when you think you already figure it all out… there are some plot twists or a new secret that changes everything.
The end is unexpected, and the season finale can leave you at the edge of your seat. Many people didn’t like it. Well, it feels unrealistic. Yet, at the same time, I think it reached its goal: showing us that it will be the person we never thought it would. It may leave you with trust issues (or finding Nick very naive).
A new world without empathy
Many criticisms are made in this show to media, the new online social media, and the most traditional ones.
Sometimes more evident, others more subtle, the show criticizes the lack of sensibility and empathy in the Internet and social media and the lack of respect of some journalists for the feelings and the human beings on the other side of their stories.
Definitely worth it
Clickbait is an excellent mini-series. It is a good thriller that can surprise the viewers all the time.
It is a good show from Netflix.
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