LOVE SICK
The Netflix algorithm was clearly infiltrating the recesses of my psyche when it flagged the hidden gem that is LOVESICK (trailer here). This British half-hour comedy series originally premiered back in 2014, but it's a fresh, delightful watch nearly a decade later. A conceptual blend of HIGH FIDELITY and FRIENDS, the show starts off with lead character Dylan (Johnny Flynn) finding out that he has tested positive for chlamydia and has to notify all of his past partners. With the help of his housemates Luke and Evie, Dylan tracks down a different ex in each episode, flashing back to his time with them while also revealing more about the true romance of the series between Dylan and Evie. The tone is consistently funny and sweet but not saccharine—a perfect, realistic balance of young adult silliness and raunchiness. I could watch these characters and their messy misadventures for years and truly just wish I had joined the party sooner!
—Dustin Sloane, Development Coordinator
