Tip tip tip: The A List on Netflix

Boys and girls, today I speak to you as a crash pilot. Here's the thing, this Netflix addict now has two broken jaws due to an accident and I can tell you; that's no fun. Hello liquid dinners – and then the not-fun variant, because alcohol is currently a no go in combination with painkillers. So if you have any nice soup recipes, let me know. It's been four days now and I'm out of inspiration. But yes, there is also a small silver lining. I have absolutely nothing to do. Can't talk to anyone, prefer not to appear in public (since one side of my face has doubled), let alone exercise. In these harsh times, my best friends are WhatsApp and Netflix. And a bit of Ben & Jerry's that I'm consuming at record snail pace.

But good, I have completely finished Netflix this weekend. On Friday, I gave you an anti-tip, because Falling Inn Love was a movie that you did NOT want to watch. Too bad. Now I have a series tip for today that might fall a little into the same category... But it is definitely enjoyable, I must say. The A List has been on Netflix for about a week, but was already seen on the BBC in 2018. Season one has 13 episodes that all last about 25 minutes and I think that's an ideal time for easy watching.

The A List is about a group of teenagers who, as is the case in all teen series, are played by a number of twenty-somethings. This group signs up for a summer camp on a deserted island. Side note: the series was filmed in Scotland so the surroundings already get a solid pass and Scotland has been added to my Bucket List. The only problem is that there are two Queen Bees in this group and that obviously doesn't work. We’ve known that since Mean Girls. Bitch fight guaranteed, Mia and Amber can't be in the same room together, but there seems to be something going on with Amber and as the first season progresses, it gets weirder and weirder. A bit sci-fi, I warn you in advance.

Usually, I can see the predictable endings coming or I'm good at guessing, but I really did NOT see this ending coming. Realistic? Hell no, but hats off to the writers. So whether you have broken jaws or not (I hope not for you), this is very good binge material. Autumn has started, so hop, cozy up with that blanket on the couch.