Okay, confession time. Let's talk about The Dropout. And specifically, The Dropout's very first episode.
I know, I know. It was EVERYWHERE. Everyone was obsessed with Elizabeth Holmes and her turtleneck. But hear me out...
Unpopular Opinion Alert!
Is it just me, or was the first episode... a little slow? Like, I get it. We need backstory. But my attention span is basically a goldfish these days.
Don't get me wrong. Amanda Seyfried is incredible. She nails the awkwardness and the ambition perfectly.
But that first episode felt like watching paint dry... in a turtleneck. Am I alone in this?
The Reddit threads! Oh, the Reddit threads. People were dissecting every single scene. And I'm just sitting here, like, "Can we get to the juice already?"
Was It Just Me?
Maybe I was just impatient. Maybe I needed more coffee that day. Maybe I just wasn't in the mood for a slow-burn origin story.
But all the hype made me expect a rocket launch. Instead, I got a slow, steady climb up a very steep hill. With lots of awkward silences.
And trust me, I appreciate a good awkward silence. But too much can be… too much. Especially when I'm trying to binge-watch something.
Did anyone else find themselves reaching for their phone more than usual during that first episode? Just me? Okay, cool. Cool, cool, cool.
The Turtleneck's Allure
Let's be real, though. The turtleneck was a masterpiece. That was iconic.
That black turtleneck deserves its own Emmy. Seriously.
I almost started wearing turtlenecks myself. Almost. Living in Florida means that would be instant heat stroke.
The Hype Machine
The thing is, the hype around The Dropout was insane. Everywhere I looked, people were talking about it.
Maybe my expectations were just too high. Maybe I was expecting instant drama and intrigue.
Or maybe, just maybe, the first episode was a bit of a letdown. And it's okay to admit that! Right?
I kept waiting for that Theranos magic to happen. And it did... eventually.
But the first episode felt like a setup. A very long, slightly boring setup. Sorry, not sorry.
Worth Sticking Around?
Okay, so here's the real question: Was it worth sticking around? Absolutely!
The story gets wild. Elizabeth Holmes gets...well, she gets interesting. And by interesting, I mean completely bonkers.
But that first episode? It was a test of patience. A turtleneck-clad test of patience. And I almost failed.
But hey, that's just my opinion. And you know what they say about opinions... everyone's got one! Now, tell me yours.
Was the first episode a masterpiece of character development? Or was it just... slow? Sound off in the comments!
And please, be nice. I'm just a humble viewer with a slightly controversial opinion. And a deep appreciation for awkward silences, in moderation. But mainly, that turtleneck. Seriously, where can I get one?
