Why are people watching this?

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Why are people watching this?

Why are people watching this?

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Dave, Justin, and Ashley watch the #1 show on Netflix for the week and try to answer the question: why are people watching this? Comedy and consternation ensue as two agreeable middle-aged chaps and a punchy millennial from rural Canada are subjected to bizarre Korean sci-fi, graphic true crime documentaries, unnecessary medical dramas, baffling 90s sitcoms, and insufferable Hallmark Christmas films. Their honest reactions are filled with wit, insight, and that oh-so Canadian brand of wholesome irreverence and humble exasperation.

Episodes

Ted Lasso

<p>Ted Lasso is Dave&#39;s favourite TV show of all time - in fact, he says it&#39;s the best show ever made in the history of humankind! Justin had never seen it, but watched all three seasons. So, d...
Jun 23, 202546m

Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga

<p>In honor of Eurovision 2025 (which is happening this week) we watched Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga! Justin shares his enthusiasm for this film and all things Eurovision. Ashley i...
May 12, 202559m

Severance?

<p>This week Ashley chose Severance as the show we should be watching. But in this episode we barely even mention Severance! So don&#39;t worry - no spoilers. Instead, we take a super deep dive into t...
May 1, 202552m

Canadian Bacon

<p>We are back baby! Justin, Dave, and Ashley are re-booting Why Are People Watching This? after a short hiatus. And we&#39;ve got a new format! Instead of watching whatever schlock happens to be #1 o...
Apr 25, 202555m

A Quiet Place: Day One

<p>This week, Dave, Justin, and Ashley watched A Quiet Place: Day One. Here’s the official synopsis: “When New York City comes under attack from an alien invasion, a woman and other survivors try to f...
Jul 11, 202454m

Dune 2

<p>This week, Dave, Justin, and Ashley watched Dune 2. Here’s the official synopsis:  “Paul Atreides unites with Chani and the Fremen while seeking revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his f...
Mar 24, 20241h 8m

Holiday in the Vineyards

<p>This week, Justin, Dave, and Ashley watched Holiday in the Vineyards. Here’s the synopsis. “While on a secret job for his mother&#39;s wine company, a man falls for the widow whose place he&#39;s r...
Dec 29, 202349m

Rumor Has It

<p>This week, Justin, Dave, and Ashley watched Rumor Has It. Here’s the synopsis. “Living in New York City, Sarah (Jennifer Aniston) must make the cross-country trip back to her home state of Californ...
Sep 17, 20231h 7m

Jexi

<p>This week, Justin and Dave watched Jexi. Here’s the synopsis. “Phil has a major dependency issue -- he&#39;s addicted to his cellphone. He has no friends and his love life is nonexistent. Forced to...
Sep 10, 202343m

You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah

<p>This week, Justin and Dave watched <em>You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah</em>. Here’s the synopsis. “Stacy and Lydia are BFFs who&#39;ve always dreamed about having epic bat mitzvahs. Howeve...
Sep 5, 202341m

To Catch a Killer

<p>This week, Justin and Dave watched To Catch A Killer: Here’s the synopsis: &quot;A troubled police officer is recruited by the FBI&#39;s chief investigator to help profile and track down a disturbe...
Aug 27, 202342m

Heart of Stone

<p>This week, Justin, Ashley, and Dave watched Heart of Stone. Here’s the official Netflix synopsis: “Rachel Stone is an intelligence operative, the only woman who stands between her powerful global p...
Aug 22, 20231h 2m

Fatale

<p>This week, Justin, Ashley, and Dave watched Fatale. Here’s the official Netflix synopsis: “After a wild one-night stand, a successful sports agent watches his perfect life slowly disappear when he ...
Aug 14, 202347m

Happiness for Beginners

<p>This week, Justin, Dave, and Ashley watched Happiness for Beginners. Here’s the official Netflix synopsis: “A year after her divorce, 32-year-old Helen Carpenter lets her brother persuade her to si...
Aug 8, 202353m

Arcane (Encore Presentation)

An encore presentation of our episode on Arcane from Nov 21, 2021. Dave and Justin discuss Arcane, the #1 show on Netflix this week. Here’s the official synopsis: Amid the stark discord of twin citi...
Jul 31, 202358m

My Little Pony: The New Generation (Encore Presentation)

An Encore presentation of our epsisode on My Little Pony from Oct 24, 2021. Dave and Justin discuss My Little Pony: The New Generation, the #1 show on Netflix this week. Here’s the official synopsis:...
Jul 24, 20231h 0m

Never Have I Ever (Encore Presentation)

<p>An encore presentation of Never Have I Ever, Season 3, Episode 1, recorded on Aug 22, 2022. This week, Justin and Dave watched was Never Have I Ever, Season 3, Episode 1. Here’s the Netflix synopsi...
Jul 18, 20231h 13m

Yes day (Encore Presentation)

<p>An encore presentation of our episode on Yes Day from Mar 22, 2021. </p> <p>Dave and Justin discuss the #1 show on Netflix Canada for the week ending March 21, 2021: Yes Day. Here’s the official Ne...
Jul 10, 202337m

Spiderhead (Encore Presenation)

<p>An encore presentation of our episode on Spiderhead from June 26, 2022.</p> <p> This week, Justin, Dave, and Ashley watched Spiderhead. Here’s the Netflix synopsis: “Two inmates form a connection w...
Jul 3, 202355m

Black Mirror

<p>This week, Justin and Dave watched Black Mirror season 6, episode 1. Here’s the official Netflix synopsis: “ An average woman is stunned to discover a global streaming platform has launched a prest...
Jun 26, 202338m