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  • @AlexMeyersVids
    @AlexMeyersVids  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2483

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  • @AdamG1983
    @AdamG1983 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8288

    "Rebecca has to work through some issues"
    That's it. That's the entire show.

    • @s.c3988
      @s.c3988 4 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      Yeah Basically 😂

    • @margarethmichelina5146
      @margarethmichelina5146 4 ปีที่แล้ว +91

      The show is called Crazy Ex-girlfriend for a reason!

    • @court9311
      @court9311 4 ปีที่แล้ว +85

      Yeah well her and like every other character.. and its AMAZING

    • @romanzolanski6256
      @romanzolanski6256 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      This is the only way to resume this show HAHAHA

    • @notatroll4242
      @notatroll4242 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      literally almost any movie can be described in a line you moron

  • @kika1806
    @kika1806 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8143

    "A guy who looks like the 0,01% of germs that soap doesn't kill" has just become my new favorite insult.

    • @lyalways8612
      @lyalways8612 4 ปีที่แล้ว +123

      The fact I paused the video to see if anyone else was as awestruck by this insult as me and it's the top comment just says a lot xD

    • @saschamayer4050
      @saschamayer4050 4 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      5:32☣

    • @choutzuyu8915
      @choutzuyu8915 4 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      Brand new insult, me likey

    • @omotenaaa
      @omotenaaa 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@choutzuyu8915 hey fellow once

    • @choutzuyu8915
      @choutzuyu8915 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@omotenaaa hi! Onces are everywhere lol who's your bias?

  • @MeiStraylight
    @MeiStraylight 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3510

    Literally the whole point of crazy ex-girlfriend is that "being creppy isnt ok even tho you are the main character", the show is actually pretty good, give it a chance man

    • @Movveeken
      @Movveeken 3 ปีที่แล้ว +91

      I don’t think people understand the meaning of his videos he doesn’t watch a full on show for a review he watches the first episode if he likes it he would do more, sorry you got butt hurt

    • @MeiStraylight
      @MeiStraylight 3 ปีที่แล้ว +263

      @@Movveeken Bruh yes i do understand it i've been seeing this channel for a long time, but my problem is that its literally spreading missinformation about a musical show that tries to normalize mental health problems

    • @MeiStraylight
      @MeiStraylight 3 ปีที่แล้ว +100

      @@Movveeken Thats literally why i posted the comment, because if anyone who follows blindly his (literal unbased) review thinks the show is actually how its described here, it wont help people actually look this show

    • @entertain7us148
      @entertain7us148 3 ปีที่แล้ว +76

      @@Movveeken and don't you think that style is kind of lazy and not conducive to insightful analysis??? it's definitely not true that he only continues watching if he likes it, he only does multiple episodes on shows like riverdale or vampire diaries because they're so cringey they're entertaining, and get millions of views. i used to watch alex a lot but i really don't enjoy his format of only watching the pilots of shows and making a snap judgment about them, because even the majority of the most acclaimed shows ever written are not well-captured by their pilots. it just seems lazy to me, and like he's clearly more interested in views than work ethic.

    • @devilfruitenjoyer2930
      @devilfruitenjoyer2930 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Maybe you’d like to try to watch every episode of a season and spend countless hours animating your review. Oldbergs right. If he likes the show, he would do more on it because he’s passionate about it. If he only does the first episode and makes fun of it, it’s probably because he got asked to do it by a lot of his fans. Not every movie or show review has to be an “insightful analysis.” Some people just make stuff for fun.

  • @Meleree
    @Meleree 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3070

    I'm just here to say it's really a lot more nuanced than that.

    • @Design____ByS
      @Design____ByS 4 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      Ahah I'm reading all the quotes in the comment section 😂

    • @stancrazyexgirlfriend8760
      @stancrazyexgirlfriend8760 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      AAAA I WANTED TO COMMENT THIS BUT I WAS JUST STARTING WHEN I SAW ALEX' REACT AND THEN WHEN I FOUND OUT IT WAS MUSICAL, I LOVED IT EVEN MOOORE

    • @bakugo9761
      @bakugo9761 4 ปีที่แล้ว +87

      he just doesn't understand... she's just a girl in love

    • @meredithkav
      @meredithkav 4 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      BAKUGO MCEXPLOSION MURDER KING she has no underlying issues to address. What’s so hard to understand about that?

    • @bakugo9761
      @bakugo9761 4 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      @@meredithkav what he alsl doesn't see is that she is basically certifiably cute! She is adorably obsessed!

  • @GeekyNerdTheatre
    @GeekyNerdTheatre 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8172

    "Being creepy is totally okay when you're the main character" is exactly one of the things the show is trying to deconstruct. I reccomend you continue watching. Episode 3 or 4 is really when you start to get the big picture of what this show is actually about.

    • @tgabz
      @tgabz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +405

      i love this show so much 😭 i'm here to support rachel bloom on whatever she does

    • @theflowerhead
      @theflowerhead 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Oh cool

    • @redhotcandy6629
      @redhotcandy6629 4 ปีที่แล้ว +63

      Season 3 is when it started going downhill and season 4 is just awful, I couldn't even watch the whole season it was that bad.

    • @alinadeann8812
      @alinadeann8812 4 ปีที่แล้ว +72

      or like the whole second season it really helped show how mental illnesses can effect you

    • @DirtyPrancing
      @DirtyPrancing 4 ปีที่แล้ว +68

      OMG this show is so terrible. It's not a deconstruction when it literally just ...does it. There really aren't consequences for the characters being awful. They aren't ostracized and there are no long term effects. Josh's friend is the only normal one and he just keeps going after Rebecca no matter what she does, which makes no sense because they haven't had any positive interactions

  • @ahr4296
    @ahr4296 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4065

    "She really wanted to move into a place that had 3 wetzels pretzels in the same mall"
    ...I don't think you realize how hilarious this line is within the context of the show

    • @olivia_vermast
      @olivia_vermast 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      AHR 42 true😂

    • @pizzabam769
      @pizzabam769 4 ปีที่แล้ว +88

      @@cm9666 There came one in the law firm. And Rebecca became the owner for a while.

    • @moemelon5847
      @moemelon5847 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I mean there's also a auntie Anne's

    • @TheLunaKeat
      @TheLunaKeat 4 ปีที่แล้ว +72

      @@cm9666 In the end she drop the law office (that btw by the end of the show she own half of it) and open a pretzel shop haha... she then decided to come back to study the thing she actually love, song writing, that is quite funny because thought the show you found out that all the music in the show is actually songs that she create in her head because of mental issues and as a way to deal with the world.

    • @youngfunny1824
      @youngfunny1824 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@TheLunaKeat not only that, she learns how to sing and play piano.

  • @secretlybees
    @secretlybees 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1536

    crazy ex girlfriend is actually a deconstruction of romcoms and toxic behavior while also following a woman through her self discovery and coming to terms with her mental illness. it balances the line of silly and serious pretty well as needed! i honestly put it up there with bojack horseman in its treatment of mental illness. it shows the dark side and struggle, but also growth and healing.

    • @hkazu63
      @hkazu63 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      It’s really on par with BoJack imo. I think the concept and storytelling method turns some people off, but it’s exploration of topics and the way to provokes such deep thought and surprisingly good humour is very much equal to BoJack Horseman. I actually feel I’ve enjoyed it more than BJH!

    • @secretlybees
      @secretlybees 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @Eugene Kendrick i mean, if you don't like musicals... don't watch musicals

    • @secretlybees
      @secretlybees 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @Eugene Kendrick cool. your comment was super irrelevant, but enjoy your boring documentaries

    • @telecasr
      @telecasr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @Eugene Kendrick Default avatar, default username, and default insults. I’m not surprised you like documentaries

    • @eris_kitsune0440
      @eris_kitsune0440 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @Eugene Kendrick the singing is meant to be their it’s her way of dealing with problems

  • @sia7051
    @sia7051 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2873

    This show convinced me to finally see someone about my mental health. When Rebecca was getting diagnosed with BPD I was like...huh that sounds very familiar. Fast forward a couple of years and I am on meds, gone through therapy, been diagnosed with BPD and in a much better space generally. For that reason this show will always be special for me.

    • @loustevens8728
      @loustevens8728 3 ปีที่แล้ว +100

      I watched this after I was diagnosed, it’s scary how accurate it is...

    • @addisongriffith9190
      @addisongriffith9190 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      Proud of you!

    • @moviefan537
      @moviefan537 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      This was basically my experience as well!!!!

    • @venzivenzivenzi
      @venzivenzivenzi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Lots of love to you!!! Hope you're still doing well

    • @sia7051
      @sia7051 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @Eugene Kendrick thanks!

  • @vigolovesyou
    @vigolovesyou 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3389

    Crazy Ex-Girlfriend has continued for such a long time despite it's low ratings, because it's one of the few CW shows that are really critically acclaimed. It really is a well-written show with dynamic characters and great songs.

    • @horses529
      @horses529 4 ปีที่แล้ว +217

      It's pretty much the only CW show that was actually good. I will never know HOW Rachel got to say and show some of the things she does. Especially with LGBT rep. The CW is absolutely AWFUL with LGBT rep.

    • @admiralgremlin6767
      @admiralgremlin6767 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      No

    • @Katt1721
      @Katt1721 4 ปีที่แล้ว +166

      Yeah, Rachel Bloom said winning a golden globe for the first season literally saved the show. Even despite the ratings dropping each season, it stayed a critical darling throughout its run to the finale. I'd put it on a similar level to like Community, even though that one didn't have quite as graceful a trajectory.

    • @FauxFoxPaw
      @FauxFoxPaw 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Uh huh....

    • @bushdenae
      @bushdenae 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Dang I kind of regret never watching lol, I remember seeing commercials when it was out, but just thought it sounded weird

  • @ghrasta.
    @ghrasta. 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3782

    This show actually isn't about love triangles at all, that's why Rachel Bloom, the writer who plays Rebecca, said "If you're team Josh or team Greg, you're watching it wrong.". It's about the realities of mental illness and personality disorders, the fact nobody is perfect but that doesn't make you mentally ill, anyone can improve if they admit they need help, etc. Rebecca spends the show confused and bouncing from guy to guy until she realises she just needs friends, not a boyfriend.

    • @ev6564
      @ev6564 4 ปีที่แล้ว +104

      Yes! I remember reading a comment years ago on a polandbananas video in the beginning of the show that said "I'd be surprised if she ends up with Josh or Greg" and then the person said something about mental health. When something happened in a later season that eliminated any chance of her being with a certain character, I was like wow! Even though, I didn't really ship her with anyone, it was interesting seeing how the person was right even back when fans of the show were heavily on shipping teams. I only watched up to the 3 season. I NEED to finish this show

    • @TheLunaKeat
      @TheLunaKeat 4 ปีที่แล้ว +217

      "If you're team Josh or team Greg, you're watching it wrong." .... Couldn't be more true! Cause we all know team Nathaniel is the ONLY real deal.
      It was a joke, okay? I got the real point. haha

    • @DirtyPrancing
      @DirtyPrancing 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      So when does she become bearable? Because I literally can't

    • @TheLunaKeat
      @TheLunaKeat 4 ปีที่แล้ว +92

      @@DirtyPrancing Is a show about well done character development, it doesn't have a magic point where she change, is like real life, each episode all characters change a bit, some episodes the fall back, some there is drastic changes, some are really sad and deal with suicide, emotional abuse, alcoholism, self hate, empaty, so on... if you can't watch for real you don't deserve this show. Listen "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend - "The End of the Movie" feat. Josh Groban" and it explain all.

    • @JuniperBronze
      @JuniperBronze 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Wow! I'm going to watch this show now just based off of your comment

  • @KimahEye
    @KimahEye 4 ปีที่แล้ว +272

    The fact that all the comments are about how the show was good and deeper than it looked like at first sight is healing my soul.
    This show was so meaningfull and had such depth it hurts.

  • @bwstar12
    @bwstar12 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1661

    The show probably has "low ratings" because it touches CONSTANTLY on subjects that aren't seen in media today and showing it's okay to talk about it.

    • @camillauiterwijk9625
      @camillauiterwijk9625 3 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      Totally like normalising abortion and alcoholism

    • @bwstar12
      @bwstar12 3 ปีที่แล้ว +131

      @@camillauiterwijk9625 Exactly if people felt more comfortable to talk more openly about their problems and didn't worry about being judged and stuff it could be a much more open world for us all.

    • @worldsbiggestholdthegirlfan
      @worldsbiggestholdthegirlfan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      @@camillauiterwijk9625 hmm if I remember correctly, Greg stayed sober till the end

    • @bailey1651
      @bailey1651 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      @@camillauiterwijk9625 your username is correct

    • @xubs5919
      @xubs5919 3 ปีที่แล้ว +72

      @@camillauiterwijk9625 Greg got sober and his alcoholism was clearly treated as a negative trait, and having a character in one episode in the entire four seasons of the show have an abortion in a state where its completely legal is nothing.

  • @seiishin2766
    @seiishin2766 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5887

    People who say Rebecca doesnt go through any consequences CLEARLY haven't watched the whole show

    • @nicorizzo5402
      @nicorizzo5402 4 ปีที่แล้ว +651

      She destroys all her relationships, she tries to kill herself, she even goes to jail at one point.

    • @NotAnotherKuromi
      @NotAnotherKuromi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +302

      I agree with those people considering the severity of her actions the backlash she receives is less that I would have thought. However that is realistic, just like Daniels father being a neglectful asshole who focuses on business & ignores his sons emotional needs. People get away with shitty behaviour in real life all the time, as does Rebecca. Pointing out unhealthy behaviour no matter the consequences is one of the shows points. Life isn't black & white, actions do not always have immediate consequences but no matter what we need to be self aware & reflect to be the best version of ourselves.

    • @aylanoble3930
      @aylanoble3930 4 ปีที่แล้ว +136

      Well I dont think she has many consequences at all. She went to prison by choice, all three men are still in love with her throughout the show despite all the horrible things she does to all of them and her bestfriends stand by her no matter how many times she hurts them. She also gets to keep her job pretty much the whole time and wastes money like crazy and only once it puts her into debt and then by the next episode shes got endless amounts of money again (enough even to buy rebezels) and to top it off shes never actually admitted into any psychiatric facility like one normally would be after what she did. Everything works out for her and I fucking love this show but it also annoys me

    • @iwishtodie902
      @iwishtodie902 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      @@nicorizzo5402 like many bipolar, borderline people would... That's what it's about... To learn...

    • @nicorizzo5402
      @nicorizzo5402 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      @@iwishtodie902 Well she's not bipolar but yes she does have BPD. Those things are not exclusive to bipolar or BPD, they're common with many mental illnesses really.

  • @lillimarq
    @lillimarq 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6249

    Dude, this show is so good in deconstructing all those toxic tropes and dealing with mental health issues. It's worth seeing all of it.

    • @porcupinesauce3872
      @porcupinesauce3872 4 ปีที่แล้ว +74

      yet ended up with the toxic trope of males getting forced into beta supporting roles for the females.

    • @secretlybees
      @secretlybees 4 ปีที่แล้ว +468

      @@porcupinesauce3872 you're right. the way greg, josh, and nathaniel all followed their dreams independently of the women they liked was so beta and submissive

    • @porcupinesauce3872
      @porcupinesauce3872 4 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      @@secretlybees it was just a cheap add in to make it seem like they are all independent and have lives but in the end she made it like they would throw it all away if she decided to love one of them back. like puppies on a leash allowed to roam free in the park but if the owner called out they would all come running right back.

    • @secretlybees
      @secretlybees 4 ปีที่แล้ว +166

      @@porcupinesauce3872 it was more like they were grabbing onto each other's toxicity and she started her mental health journey before josh and nathaniel. when she was doing poorly, she would have went for any of those men (and did) despite how unhealthy it was for her. and greg straight up left her because she was bad for him and didn't feel like he could be with her again until after she'd changed and gotten better.

    • @porcupinesauce3872
      @porcupinesauce3872 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @@secretlybees she actually said herself there was nothing wrong with each one. which is debatable lol but simply in all their cons and pros they were all brilliant. it was more to do with how she still didn't know who she was yet and had to figure that out as a person herself so in that sense let all her lovers to be free to figure out who they were also without her.
      which comes to my problem of after a year of everyone with their own self discovery she still made it seem like she was the main star, the idk what word for it but made it like all these guys are still having her as their top.priority they would run back to if she choses to "finally open herself up again for love ".
      which I find is a bad message to end the show with but I can also understand why she would end it like that since in season 1 and 2 all her life she has been chasing man, and from my blurry recollection Josh was mostly oblivious to all her efforts in getting him to like her. while Greg also was mean and sarcastic and didn't really like her either. but she also didn't really like him as well so I can see why "team Greg" is the option cos they grew to like each other.
      which is actually why I was rooting for Nathaniel and Rebecca when Greg left , as Nathaniel could fill that different but similar kind of "challenger " role to Rebecca for them to fall in love with each other. I am the most dissappointed with what they did with Nathaniel character. u still need to be alpha, like if that's his character don't make it seem like a "toxic " trait when it's needed sometimes in work and in relationships. they made him into a literal simp with no self respect in his undying love for Rebecca after she constantly rejected him.
      and Josh well Josh just needs someone at his wavelength that won't play mind games and gaslight em..
      I know that makes it sound like I'm saying Rebecca is a bad person..and she has grown a lot but man..in season 1 and 2 she played him like a fiddle.. I know what it's like to be on the Josh end and it is not fun to be just treated like some dumb idiot that can just be played with like a toy..whether intentions are "good" or not.. as their expectations of u shatter but still remain delusional to what they want u to be instead of what u are .
      I went on a whole rant on it lol but Josh is a good guy, always has been, Rebecca held him to such a high esteem cos his really the "pinnacle good popular high school guy" that's nice respectful yet also naively truthful.. but I think the problem is that's where he peaked and Rebecca was the one that got rejected by him in highschool , and grew more intelligently to become a lawyer and saw Josh as the "last time she was happy " person and became delusional in her want of him.
      when he rejected her again at the alter even after she knew that he knew all the rising skepticism of her suspicious behaviour to create this persona and feeding him lies that she thought he would love her for and finding out a whole past of being to a mental institution that she never told him and also Richard lol.
      she can be very toxic. and Josh is more suspecptible to it..
      no doubt she has done a lot of good as a person in relationships and especially as a lawyer and her fixing problems (sometimes she really digs her own grave ) but making the outcome even a lot better . that's her remarkable moments and that's how Greg fell in love with her..
      but with Josh I sense it's inevitable she will play him.and leave him to dry whenever she feels like it..when he's "too dumb " to catch on..
      but I did not expect the other guys to also just follow her around like a lost puppy in love like that when she wrote their character set up to be different than Josh..
      I mean josh is a simple nice guy that has proven to be responsible for teaching the choreography of a dance to a group of dancers in highschool. and also being a teacher in a camp. the cool responsible dude. that when u uncover the surface in following seasons he has moments of being a whiny child that wants to revert back to highschool days and not face adulthood..
      I mean Valencia also same thing like Rebecca manipulated and controlled Josh
      Rebecca u just kinda have to let her create her own problems and solve them and is entertaining to watch lol. cos she's like a lose canon that u don't really know what to expect next.
      the only person she should be with in the end is Greg. judging by the power dynamic in the relationship ..in the end still Greg is just eh..
      sorry I think at the end came.into a weird abstract ramble idk wtf im.talkig about lol I think I'm just overall upset over the hate and blame Josh gets . but that's all I can think of for now.
      she needed to character develop more on her male love interests to not just be sappy people in love with her unconditionally..granted Greg said he won't.wait for her..but really tho with that ending shot really...

  • @kirracheeseman5185
    @kirracheeseman5185 4 ปีที่แล้ว +410

    I watched Crazy Ex Girlfriend after watching this video. Just completed it, and it is now my favorite show. The first 3 episodes I assumed this show was just a rom-com about a weird quirky girl trying to win back a man. But the picture became more clear. This show deconstructs rom-coms and uses satire to also deconstruct toxic behavior. This show is about Rebecca searching for something to fill the gap, she thinks that romantic love is what will help her. We see from an outside perspective that, in all actuality, this show is about Rebecca learning to find herself and love herself. Crazy Ex Girlfriend depicts mental health so well, and sends so many positive messages that are extremely important. They do this all in a balanced, entertaining way. I'm super picky about shows, so it's a big deal that I'm ranting about this one. Please check it out!

  • @gemmamalo96
    @gemmamalo96 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1411

    dear everyone in this comment section: if you haven't watched the show, watch the show, and definitely watch more than just the first few episodes. it's amazing.

    • @worldsbiggestholdthegirlfan
      @worldsbiggestholdthegirlfan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      I was hooked by episode 2! I’m mid season 3 now

    • @pikachie4671
      @pikachie4671 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I finished it it was amazing!

    • @roz6181
      @roz6181 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I just finished it and I want to watch it again. But honestly, some scenes and storylines are hard to watch. It is hard ti watch because of the mental issues. But I really find it funny. I am happy that I stuck with it.

    • @AH-HH
      @AH-HH 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@roz6181 I felt the same way sometimes. I had to stop like for a week! Not because I felt portrayed or related in some way, but because I was invested in the story and was rooting for Rebecca to stop those unhealthy behaviors. I am also glad I watched till the end.

    • @MissMoosycakes
      @MissMoosycakes 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@roz6181 Yeah I also struggle to watch some of it as a person who is also dealing with mental health issues. But I do think that the show addresses mental illness really well, a lot of media portrays mental illness in ways that are extremely harmful

  • @offbeatkiki
    @offbeatkiki 4 ปีที่แล้ว +725

    It's literally the best show ever made if you like dark comedy, musical theatre, or uh... Laughing.

    • @nosferatu3726
      @nosferatu3726 4 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      I like breathing is there breathing

    • @zasherakhan6957
      @zasherakhan6957 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Abellister 😂

    • @trinaq
      @trinaq 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Indeed, black humour, mental illnesses and poppy sounding songs with deceptively dark undertones... what more could you ask for in this show?😉🎵

    • @nosferatu3726
      @nosferatu3726 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@trinaq the sounds of the departed souls leaving the land of the living screaming and shouting

    • @nosferatu3726
      @nosferatu3726 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @Nordin or maybe a pickle

  • @RealmsMedia
    @RealmsMedia 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2282

    They kept it around, cuz unlike their other shows, this one is critically acclaimed and actually won awards.

  • @aegisxiii2384
    @aegisxiii2384 4 ปีที่แล้ว +525

    Best show I have ever seen. I put it on the same level as bojack horseman for its treatment of mental illness. The fact that it is on CW is still a mystery for me. And you would gain a lot in watching it more than the pilot.

    • @danieldonovan106
      @danieldonovan106 4 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      It's on CW cuz other networks didn't like the pilot and refused. CW picking up this show is the best choice they ever made, but censoring it is...not as good of a choice

    • @aegisxiii2384
      @aegisxiii2384 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@danieldonovan106 Do you have more info about this censorship? I am curious.

    • @danieldonovan106
      @danieldonovan106 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Raphaël David Rachel Bloom has a TH-cam channel (racheldoesstuff) where she uploaded explicit versions of some of her songs. Censorship include (but not limited to) Fuckton Of Cats -> Buttload Of Cats, I'm A Good Person, I'm So Good At Yoga, My Sperm Is Healthy,... the list goes on

    • @katitax508
      @katitax508 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@danieldonovan106 Now I wonder whether the version of the show I watched on Netflix was censored or not 🤔

  • @emmascustomcloset
    @emmascustomcloset 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1730

    Now say what you want, but I think that a show with a musical number of a man singing about how bisexual he is, is great.

    • @Bruh-lf7wo
      @Bruh-lf7wo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +97

      I'm here for all the representation we can get

    • @gatinhalinda2000
      @gatinhalinda2000 4 ปีที่แล้ว +95

      I’M GETTING BI

    • @anathesanepanda113
      @anathesanepanda113 4 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      I did the same thing at my 6th grade concert.
      Didn't end well
      😵

    • @missimperfectlyfine7
      @missimperfectlyfine7 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      yes. just yes.

    • @S1boulette
      @S1boulette 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      bothsexual**

  • @lilil9752
    @lilil9752 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1940

    It gets better, most characters are really well developed and brings up a lot of themes in a grounded way. Ex: Paula´s best friend/supportive status gets deconstructed as how she is trying to live trough Rebecca

    • @trinaq
      @trinaq 4 ปีที่แล้ว +118

      Agreed, I love how it tackles sensitive subjects such as abortion, mental illnesses, and bisexuality, but does so in a way that its target audience can easily relate to!🎤🎶

    • @gilbertorubiovillafuerte9724
      @gilbertorubiovillafuerte9724 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      it gets better and better

    • @thea2653
      @thea2653 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It's really shit

    • @mp3holder94
      @mp3holder94 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Lili L agreed!!! It’s a wonderful show and so funny too!!

    • @tychowozniaki9269
      @tychowozniaki9269 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Paula's her beeeeest friend and she knows it's not Darryl and that's okay.

  • @arielleaarons838
    @arielleaarons838 4 ปีที่แล้ว +581

    As a person who struggles with mental illness I find crazy ex girlfriend is the only show that’s properly depicts mental illness with a splash of humour. This show is iconic

    • @---kg1qk
      @---kg1qk 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      well, there's also bojack horseman.

    • @verakrot
      @verakrot 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@---kg1qk actually both shows have same energy, but horseman much darker

    • @char124eve
      @char124eve 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      For me, it got too real that it was triggering me and I had to stop watching after season 3. Though I'd really love to go back because it really is a fantastic show.

    • @---kg1qk
      @---kg1qk 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@verakrot As a PeRsOn WiTh BpD, i gotta say, that even though crazy ex gf was a good show, bojack dived into mental health discourse with more responsibility and attention. it's just my opinion though, i don't want to shame any of my fellow people who relate to rebecca and who found this depiction of borderline helpful and realistic.

    • @flawedsanity
      @flawedsanity 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@---kg1qk and Mr. Robot.

  • @artisseriechicken
    @artisseriechicken 3 ปีที่แล้ว +384

    Crazy Ex Girlfriend is basically a Bojack Horseman musical. If you think the main characters are good/healthy people then you've missed the point of the show.

    • @smm855
      @smm855 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      I've been scrolling through these comments because I just finished watching the show and now I'm thinking: "...why are all these comments about Bojack Horseman? ...Do I need to watch that too?"

    • @randomstranger623
      @randomstranger623 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @UC2JupsCLEGYb3COcRfmVyhQ BRO, YES.
      WATCH BOKJACK. Pretty good show!!!
      -Hacen't Seen It Myself. xD
      But yeah, I agree, any show about mental health, as long as it's critically acclaimed (fuck you, 13RW), go watch them.

    • @thebelen2359
      @thebelen2359 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@smm855 Yes, you should. It's the realest show I've ever seen (and I say that when it's animated and the main characters is litterally an anthropomorphic horse named BoJack Horseman). The portrayl of mental health is great, it alternates between comedy and drama perfectaly, the characters are all heavily flawed but likeable in some way, and the writting is just excellent in general. The first half of s1 isn't great, but after that it really takes off.

    • @theactingchrisrivera
      @theactingchrisrivera 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I've similarly said it's "You" but a totally different genre and a gender reversal

    • @steamyvegetables1445
      @steamyvegetables1445 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@theactingchrisrivera Dude, this is funny since l always called Rebecca female Joe Goldberg, but less murdery.

  • @roxey1217
    @roxey1217 4 ปีที่แล้ว +321

    That weird moment when you can't tell if the dude understood that all the points he stated were clearly intentional or not

    • @visassess8607
      @visassess8607 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That weird moment when you can't understand that a comedy TH-cam channel is making jokes...

    • @TumblinWeeds
      @TumblinWeeds 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      That weird moment when you watch the whole video and realize he literally spends the last 3 minutes talking about how it’s hard to make a video about this show because all the points are intentional

    • @ishitabansal6495
      @ishitabansal6495 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      The weird moment when you're pointing out the things that the show literally deconstructed and think ur video is comedy lol

    • @earthpuppy1
      @earthpuppy1 ปีที่แล้ว

      That weird moment when I jump on the band wagon just to say I make videos about my life in Vietnam

  • @ayeshaarshad5096
    @ayeshaarshad5096 4 ปีที่แล้ว +760

    The show isn't about Rebecca's obsession with josh, it's about her mental illness. *spoiler * she has borderline personality disorder so basically it's about her journey towards recovery and finding who she is.

    • @kyou42
      @kyou42 4 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      Did Alex watch more than the first episode? I don't know how his videos work but it seems like he missed the entire point of the show and he doesn't talk about any of the relevant plot points outside of the first episode. Mental illness is never mentioned. The fact that Rebecca's creepiness is commented on by herself and by Trevor's character is also something that happened.
      I honestly did not get the point of this video.

    • @LaUra-nf3fd
      @LaUra-nf3fd 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@kyou42 he always only watches the first episode and I needed 3 times to get over the first episode so I could found out how amazing the show is. It was to cringe at the beginning

    • @kyou42
      @kyou42 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@LaUra-nf3fd That explains that. I enjoyed the show from the beginning, but I do agree it was kinda cringy at first.

    • @nicorizzo5402
      @nicorizzo5402 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I actually didn't find it cringey at first, or at all really. But maybe that's cause I have BPD so I could relate to Rebecca, even though her crazy goes to extents that I would never go.

    • @LaUra-nf3fd
      @LaUra-nf3fd 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@nicorizzo5402 I only finf the fact cringy that she moved to another city for Josh.

  • @ellamay5675
    @ellamay5675 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1568

    YES, ALSO BY COINCIDENCE SO RANDOM JUST BY CHANCE, WHO’DA THUNK IT SO REMARKABLE AND WEIRD RIGHT? IT’S SO GREAT THAT THIS GUY, JOSH, JUST HAPPENS TO BE HERE!

    • @vigolovesyou
      @vigolovesyou 4 ปีที่แล้ว +53

      Only 2h from the beach

    • @chrissmith6097
      @chrissmith6097 4 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      4 hours with traffic

    • @TheJuliana0901
      @TheJuliana0901 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@chrissmith6097 shut up Greg!

    • @MrBug-qp1zz
      @MrBug-qp1zz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      "I'M SO HAPPY THAT YOU'RE HERE.."❤❤🥺

    • @biancaf.5731
      @biancaf.5731 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      WEST COVINA! CALIFORNIA!

  • @DontCryBoo
    @DontCryBoo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +187

    The show has a strong fan base because it’s one of the few shows that represents BPD in a accurate way. The show is emotional support for people with a BPD

    • @unviewerrandom4792
      @unviewerrandom4792 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Nope Some people with BPD find it insulting

    • @DontCryBoo
      @DontCryBoo 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@unviewerrandom4792 sounds like their problem

  • @laurenettrick9201
    @laurenettrick9201 4 ปีที่แล้ว +358

    "Being a stalker is totally okay".... Oh hey Trent

    • @Anon-wq9te
      @Anon-wq9te 4 ปีที่แล้ว +56

      It’s the Trent is getting ready song-

    • @bakugo9761
      @bakugo9761 4 ปีที่แล้ว +53

      he's just a boy in love

    • @sammybear21
      @sammybear21 4 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      He can’t be held responsible for his actions

    • @bakugo9761
      @bakugo9761 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      @@sammybear21 he's a male ingenue

    • @teddyhargrove7789
      @teddyhargrove7789 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      They say love makes you crazy, therefore you can’t call him crazy. Because when you call him crazy you’re just calling him in love.

  • @crazybitcharoundhere
    @crazybitcharoundhere 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1163

    "being creepy it's totally okay when you're the main character"
    IT'S NOT, IT'S NOT!!! THAT'S THE POINT OF THE SHOW!! IT'S REALLY NOT OKAY!!! YOU'RE SUPPOSED TO JUDGE HER AND KNOW SHE'S WRONG, THE WRITING IS SHOWING YOU THE BAD THINGS!!! i'm okay

    • @K1lLxeVERb0dY
      @K1lLxeVERb0dY 4 ปีที่แล้ว +92

      That comment confused me because it seems like he’s watched the whole show (he has clips from s4 in the video) so did he miss the point or is he intentionally ignoring it?

    • @kelseyw4330
      @kelseyw4330 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Aerial exactly what I was thinking

    • @crazybitcharoundhere
      @crazybitcharoundhere 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@octikylite5988 no im not but it's fine

    • @barbaralamb8962
      @barbaralamb8962 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I think his comment was satire

    • @heartears
      @heartears 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@K1lLxeVERb0dY i think he only watched season 1 but just used clips from YT.

  • @quibily
    @quibily 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2343

    I don’t think Rachel (EDIT: Rebecca) being creepy is portrayed as being okay in this show. I mean, the show is called “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.” They’re playing on that trope- but with consequences. The more of the show you watch, the more you realize that Rachel (REBECCA) has the most problems of anyone on the show.

    • @monicaagatha5493
      @monicaagatha5493 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      wait whos rachel again?

    • @jas.per.25
      @jas.per.25 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@monicaagatha5493 bruh

    • @quibily
      @quibily 4 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      moonic - lol, crap. Mixed the actress with the character... I meant Rebecca...

    • @ramirogarcia1967
      @ramirogarcia1967 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      I’m thinking Paula is not far behind...

    • @Franzifii
      @Franzifii 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      What about Trent? :D

  • @spnvpng04
    @spnvpng04 3 ปีที่แล้ว +269

    You did like 3 videos on PLL but couldn’t watch past the pilot of the masterpiece that is Crazy Ex Girlfriend?! One of the best shows i have ever watched, from beginning to end! Every single season brings character development and growth to Rebecca and all of the characters, really... just brilliant! Also you’re insane if you don’t love the Sexy Getting Ready Song

  • @annabeinglazy5580
    @annabeinglazy5580 4 ปีที่แล้ว +156

    Thank you for introducing me to this show. Im officially obsessed now. Seriously, if you havent gone past episode 1, watch the rest, its so friggin weird and weirdly real at the same time... I havent seen anything quite like it before. I love how none of her actions are excused and how (at least until episode 6, pls keep it up) all her bad decisions come to bite her in the butt. Also... the sexy getting ready song has been playing in my head for days.

    • @sammybear21
      @sammybear21 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I know right?! It’s so weird, but I love it at the same time.

    • @highclassd0mme380
      @highclassd0mme380 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Sexy getting ready song was a bop honestly

    • @Ange.revolte
      @Ange.revolte 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@sammybear21SO WEIRD, RIGHT?! 🐝

  • @chinagirlmd
    @chinagirlmd 4 ปีที่แล้ว +791

    Fun fact: Rachel Bloom had the whole series planned out from the beginning, where it starts to where it ends. I recommend you keep watching because I was emotionally invested in ALL of the characters, and not in an unhealthy way either. One of my top 10 shows of all time.

    • @nataliamaciel3988
      @nataliamaciel3988 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Totally I loved where the show went. So well planed. I loved this show.

    • @islasullivan3463
      @islasullivan3463 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      She and Aline (co-creator) had planned a lot out but her being diagnosed with BPD was only written in when they began to realize that Rebecca's behavior didn't fit what they initially thought she had (anxiety, depression, and OCD) and was more similar to BPD. So they got consultants and they agreed, and they included a one or two more traits in season 2.

    • @niy8097
      @niy8097 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Beginning to end? Wow she's a genius!

    • @chinagirlmd
      @chinagirlmd 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@niy8097 practically! I'm sure there were things that changed due to unforeseen circumstances (re: Isla), but the majority of it was pretty much mapped out. I know! I totally admire her and Aline!

    • @aurorafino8283
      @aurorafino8283 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I love this show but not in a creepy way...

  • @vitoriawithanaccent
    @vitoriawithanaccent 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1625

    As a psychologist, this show is an incredible look at the mind of a diverse group of people. And that’s what makes it so amazing. Everyone is going through something and no action is deemed wrong, just misguided. It’s beautiful and full of representation. For reference see the PERFECT music video “I’m getting Bi”

    • @islasullivan3463
      @islasullivan3463 4 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      Or “I Go To The Zoo” as it doesn’t give the viewer any context and is so funny. Or her music video “ #Ladyboss” as it’s separate from the show.

    • @vitoriawithanaccent
      @vitoriawithanaccent 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Isla Sullivan OMG yes! Rachel’s TH-cam channel before the show is a gem

    • @hunterwise5661
      @hunterwise5661 4 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      Or the non-binary character that no one has to even mention is non-binary!! They just accept them as a regular part of the cast and that's just how it is. Oooor, the jokes about 'fit hot guys' having problems, too.

    • @empoleonmaster6709
      @empoleonmaster6709 4 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      "Getting Bi" has to be one of the best songs ever written, it's fucking hilarious and pure and everything that a modern TV show SHOULD be. Also holy crap a main character was openly bi on a TV show and they weren't written badly!

    • @rhiannonlehndorfmoore4640
      @rhiannonlehndorfmoore4640 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      YES!!!!
      A band made up of four joshes is amazing.
      Like the lines where he addresses the fact she has childhood trauma (which so many people don't connect to BPD and rather keep perpetuating the negative stereotype associated with it) so a TV show recognising it is amazing. Even the reference to unexplained symptoms which is something you see with individuals with emotional and psychological abuse , or how it recognises that she's stuck in developmental stages. It's actually genius and really accurate to mental health and current research.

  • @TrioSonata
    @TrioSonata 3 ปีที่แล้ว +123

    I actually feel offended for the show that every beautiful nuanced detail of this show has been boiled down to mush. Sir, please. Watch the whole show. There's sooooo much more to it. Everything you pointed out is for a reason. :(

    • @takemyhand1988
      @takemyhand1988 ปีที่แล้ว

      Did you ever hear his commentary at the end?

  • @spicysatan3452
    @spicysatan3452 4 ปีที่แล้ว +235

    JUST WATCH THE REST OF IT IT'S A WONDERFUL DECONSTRUCTION OF CLICHES AND TROPES AND GENRES AND THAT HAS AN ENDING THAT MAKES ME CRY EVERY GODDAMN TIME LIKE LEGIT YOU CANNOT JUDGE IT ON THE FIRST FEW EPISODES BC IT GETS SO MUCH BETTER IN THE LONG RUN

  • @michel0dy
    @michel0dy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +623

    This series actually goes super deep about mental health and dealing with relationships as it goes on, plus every musical number is full of pop references and they go through a LOT of different music genres and styles. You can even check some of the musical clips here on YT on the official CW channel, I'd definitely recommend that.

    • @Dargonhuman
      @Dargonhuman 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Rachel Bloom has most of the songs on her own channel "racheldoesstuff", and hers are uncensored.

    • @angelajohnsonkeys4199
      @angelajohnsonkeys4199 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      This show gave me life in all the best ways. I ❤ loved 🧡it so very much!

  • @oxfordpigeon9258
    @oxfordpigeon9258 4 ปีที่แล้ว +687

    I think the deconstruction of the crazy ex-girlfriend trope in this show is fascinating. At first, I was hesitant to watch because well... the title speaks for itself. But wow, am I glad that I did. The series discusses and explains Rebecca's unhealthy and erratic behavior while never justifying it. It depicts "taboo" mental illnesses (Specifically BPD, a personality disorder that's usually only seen in-code or in villains) and can be heartwarming and heart-wrenching, while still keeping a comedic tone. The musical numbers are catchy, and the characters feel human. I honestly don't understand how the ratings decreased as the series went on, in my personal opinion, I thought it got better as it progressed.

    • @arielleaarons838
      @arielleaarons838 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Oxford Pigeon it really did get better as it progresses

    • @ivyparker5617
      @ivyparker5617 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Honestly? I think the decrease in ratings wasn't about losing viewers, but viewers perhaps transitioning to other platforms like Netflix. The core demographic the show aimed for is more likely to prefer watching at their own pace and binging an entire season-worth of shows. Rather than be chained to a schedule, or super pumped to see it before work the next day and not have spoilers like West world and GOT, CXG is made to feel almost like a series of TH-cam videos where you fall down the rabbit hole Friday night and come out on Sunday morning.

    • @AirQuotes
      @AirQuotes 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I only ever saw it on Netflix, it used to come out weekly in Europe. And that love triangle (diamonds are a girls best friends parody) song is great.

    • @JustJoey98
      @JustJoey98 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      As someone with BPD, I feel like it’s not completely out of my wheelhouse to move somewhere for someone I “love”😂 impulsivity is one of the worst aspects of BPD, that being said I hate musical numbers so I won’t be watching the show

    • @MamaMOB
      @MamaMOB 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      She has BPD? Why can’t my BPD be that fun or productive?

  • @WasaboDuckBoy
    @WasaboDuckBoy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    Hot tip: don't try to summarize 4 whole seasons of a show when you've only seen the pilot episode

    • @takemyhand1988
      @takemyhand1988 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Have you seen the end of the video?

  • @scarlethg.celoriomedina1685
    @scarlethg.celoriomedina1685 3 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    Actually what kept the show on air despite the bad ratings was good critiques, Rachel said it on her Golden Globe speech.
    Maybe the reason you found it difficult to write jokes on the episode is that it's actually well written. Such a great, great show, I'm sure people kept asking you to watch it no to make fun of it but to enjoy it :)

  • @allysilman1631
    @allysilman1631 4 ปีที่แล้ว +608

    This show is one of the most creative, funny, heartwarming, and heartbreaking shows in existence. It's weird as hell, but it's also so beautiful

    • @youruethedaycarlyshay
      @youruethedaycarlyshay 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      ally Silman 👏👏👏👏

    • @galegarciamoreno801
      @galegarciamoreno801 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Yesss. I went to the live show. Best thing ever. It's so annoying that none of my friends will give it a chance

    • @Trinthegay
      @Trinthegay 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@galegarciamoreno801 Same with my friends

  •  4 ปีที่แล้ว +920

    The thing about CX-GF is that despite the low rates, the fanbase was dedicated AND it was critically acclaimed. Having watched the whole show... It's a work of art. The de-construction of the crazy ex trope, the way it deals with mental health issues, sexuality, race, privilege, feminism, and how they use music to enhance the comedy and to give deeper insight into the characters' minds is ingenius and rarely done on TV. It got to tell it's story to the end and it did it amazingly well.

    • @youngfunny1824
      @youngfunny1824 4 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      You're right. Rachel won a golden globe because of CXGF.

    • @ProstheticTeeth
      @ProstheticTeeth 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Especially when you realize the musical aspect is super intentional in the most meta way. Such an underrated show.

    • @pinkchampagne9786
      @pinkchampagne9786 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I SO AGREE

    • @fvckinkys9439
      @fvckinkys9439 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I also watched the whole show and loved it. I think it really did something for me because it depicted mental health so good. Even though some of the plots and characters were super dumb, they did manage to depict what they wanted in a funny beautiful way.

  • @camillauiterwijk9625
    @camillauiterwijk9625 3 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    Crazy ex girlfriend is actually so good. It literally tackles so many issues and does it accurately and it's still funny and the musical theater aspect is really cool

  • @jadesmith417
    @jadesmith417 4 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    I'm so glad I'm seeing so much Crazy Ex-Girlfriend love in the comments!!

  • @ninawallen9039
    @ninawallen9039 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1064

    Rebecca: **stalks someone**
    Joe Goldberg: oh so when I do it it’s wrong?

    • @anyssadegracia
      @anyssadegracia 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      He watched her ya know and he killed for her...

    • @tgabz
      @tgabz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      but no one said it's okay when rebecca stalks her ex, wha-

    • @thegazetteyt
      @thegazetteyt 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Your reference to You is that the best friend in this show did the narration for the Audiobook, right :)

    • @neegas3490
      @neegas3490 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Tbh if it was a dude no one would care and would call it romantic

    • @sleepingdogpro
      @sleepingdogpro 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      When Rebecca does it it's wrong too. The show's pretty clear on that.

  • @einavking5935
    @einavking5935 4 ปีที่แล้ว +236

    The beauty of this show is that it slowly becomes more serious and brings up the reality of mental health (in seasons 3 and 4)Through self aware parody songs....

    • @TheLunaKeat
      @TheLunaKeat 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Also even in the first episode tease what is really going on. Rabecca depressed and having a panic attack, using Josh as a excuse to escape, Rebecca actually realising what she is doing is insane but Paula stoped her, Paula getting obsessed, Josh as a man child, after Valencia alone only having Josh and her status, Heather not ataching to nothing and so on... is all shown right at the start but it takes time for us really realise what is going on.

    • @allysilman1631
      @allysilman1631 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      As someone with BPD, I found myself relating to Rebecca in ways I've never related to anyone else before. BPD is rarely talked about in tv shows or movies because it's not as well known as other mental disorders, so for them to not only bring it up at all but to also portray it so accurately was incredible

  • @rociocovarrubiasgrabivker5292
    @rociocovarrubiasgrabivker5292 4 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    you clearly did not watch the complete show.

  • @slnix0406
    @slnix0406 4 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    Dang it Alex :( you missed the whole point of the show

  • @brianvaira486
    @brianvaira486 4 ปีที่แล้ว +620

    This show got a lot better as it went on. I didn't really like it at first, outside of the songs, but the characters became a lot more three dimensional about halfway through season 1.

    • @cxleb_140
      @cxleb_140 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Brian Vaira th-cam.com/video/-MF_5Lr5VT4/w-d-xo.html. Watch this to see the bad side of Alex Meyera

    • @trinaq
      @trinaq 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Exactly, they got less exaggerated, and more like actual, relatable people as the show progressed!💜

    • @bluehour1236
      @bluehour1236 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@cxleb_140 your just trying to promote your fortnight vid aren't you 😑

    • @RoganClipVaultYT
      @RoganClipVaultYT 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      So you did like the songs? Because thats what it says in your comment.

    • @faemaiden5090
      @faemaiden5090 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@cxleb_140 it's literally a Fortnite vid, cringe much?

  • @symonroe8095
    @symonroe8095 4 ปีที่แล้ว +336

    This show is amazing, it’s all seen through the eyes of the “protagonist” and as the show goes on all of the characters have a natural development. What I liked most was there felt like there were consequences to the antics she pulls, the first season is just full on MAD.

  • @catalyst_8759
    @catalyst_8759 3 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    This show definitely needs more recognition, the comedy is great and the way they tackle mental health issues felt satisfying and comforting.

  • @Geshtafshnifka
    @Geshtafshnifka 4 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    Crazy ex girlfriend is an underrated show, and it’s a refreshing one .

  • @lyss5581
    @lyss5581 4 ปีที่แล้ว +251

    This show is actually one of the biggest reasons why I started getting help and was diagnosed with BPD...it's definitely a "dramatic" reenactment of what it's like to have BPD but there needs to be comedy and entertainment value obviously. Looking back a few years later, I get somewhat offended by the way BPD is portrayed but it is actually a pretty good representation of the inner monologue of someone with BPD

    • @kelseyw4330
      @kelseyw4330 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lyss same!! I was diagnosed after the show

    • @erylaria398
      @erylaria398 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yeah no I've been diagnosed for about 10 years and this show hits the nail on the head. I really, really acted like this. And worse. It's obv. Different for everyone tho.

  • @jessicaAM666
    @jessicaAM666 4 ปีที่แล้ว +219

    The show is a musical because Rebecca finds comfort in musicals so she sees her life a a series of songs and they do help her find the truth about herself and the situations she's in

    • @youngfunny1824
      @youngfunny1824 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I thought it was also supposed to be a satire on musicals on how they spontaneously bust into song and dance.

    • @shelbyjmo
      @shelbyjmo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Young & Funny that too

  • @Maloempia
    @Maloempia 4 ปีที่แล้ว +189

    Hey Alex! I really enjoy your videos but I feel like you missed the mark on this one. You're making fun of the show for things they make fun of themselves. That's the whole point of the show! I'd love it if you gave this show another chance - it's worth it! :)

  • @spilled_milk9970
    @spilled_milk9970 3 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    The other comments say it all, but this really is such a good show, and is 100% worth watching ‘til the end. If you need more convincing, here’s some of the best songs (in my opinion). Potential spoiler warning!!:
    After Everything I’ve Done For You
    Settle For Me
    Don’t Be a Lawyer
    Let’s Generalize About Men
    We’ll Never Have Problems Again
    Fit Hot Guys Have Problems Too

    • @joannasandquist1599
      @joannasandquist1599 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Also 'Face your fears' and 'it was a shit show'

    • @FloreMar-yp3iz
      @FloreMar-yp3iz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And ofc the intro of season 1 and 2

  • @SessVlogs
    @SessVlogs 4 ปีที่แล้ว +156

    Duuuuuude you need to finish the show, there’s absolutely no way you can judge it fairly on episode one, or even SEASON one. Rebecca’s mental health journey is too good to miss! (And it also made me finally accept that I needed to actually get my OCD diagnosed and treated, by the by. It’s a damn powerful show.)

    • @JaneDoe-gu5sb
      @JaneDoe-gu5sb 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      If it takes more than a season for a show to get people invested, then it's not a good show since it failed to do the one thing all interesting media needs to do, and that's hook you.

    • @tgabz
      @tgabz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@JaneDoe-gu5sb no one said season one was bad (bc it's not), but the show keeps getting better and better every season

    • @SessVlogs
      @SessVlogs 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      P0RT4L: N3WB FTW I never said it takes more than a season to get invested, but you miss a lot of the complexities of the story by stopping at season one. Season one is incredibly good, but it’s only a fraction of the journey.

    • @K1lLxeVERb0dY
      @K1lLxeVERb0dY 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      P0RT4L: N3WB FTW That’s not what she meant. Her actions are a gradual buildup that starts out as “crazy but funny” but then turns into actually concerning. Once she gets her diagnosis in season three that’s when her mental health journey really starts but that doesn’t mean the earlier seasons are bad. The pacing is perfect imo

    • @StoryTarina
      @StoryTarina 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JaneDoe-gu5sb many great shows have start that doesn't hook you in right away. So I disagree on that one there missis mister person.

  • @lmnop29
    @lmnop29 4 ปีที่แล้ว +716

    "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" is one of the best written shows ever created: You Can't Change My Mind

    • @fairlyliterary4771
      @fairlyliterary4771 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      "Nor should you"
      Not sure if you'll get the reference but I put it out there 😄

    • @ExodiaTheD1HATER
      @ExodiaTheD1HATER 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Laughs in all anime, 90s music dc and marvel cartoon

    • @ducklingscap897
      @ducklingscap897 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @Jamie There is no the Anime. There are many great anime.
      Death note is amazing (well the last episode were a bit weak but overall it was great)
      Parasyte
      Future Diary
      Full Metal Alchemist
      You lie in April
      Steins Gate
      A silent voice
      What about them is horribly written?

    • @BuBs1970G
      @BuBs1970G 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @Jamie Ehhh, that's an opinion. If you can present a fact then it'd be relevant.

    • @lavinialeybovich3142
      @lavinialeybovich3142 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      this show is literally fucking terrible. you all have no taste.

  • @sassafrasfruit
    @sassafrasfruit 3 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    I feel like a lot of people really miss the point of this show...it's all about deconstructing romcoms and making you question what you've been taught to believe, especially about romance. & I love the theme of recovery for pretty much everyone by the end, especially recovery not based around romantic relationships. I sort of liked izombie and JTV, but let's be real they weren't even half as well written. Their main similarity was that they were all CW shows with female protagonists.

  • @telecasr
    @telecasr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +163

    “Being creepy is totally okay when you’re the main character” Miraculous Ladybug lives by this line

    • @suus-arido393
      @suus-arido393 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      jUsT a NoRmAl gIrL wItH A nOrMal LiFe

    • @elizack_8189
      @elizack_8189 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Ikr. I wish the writers would just wake up and see the mess they made.

    • @visassess8607
      @visassess8607 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@suus-arido393 No, she's not like the other girls!

  • @superiorspringy4899
    @superiorspringy4899 4 ปีที่แล้ว +118

    "They dating some guy who looks like the 0.01 percent of germs that soap doesn't kill"
    There was no need for this HARD roast LMAOOO !

  • @zahrahkhalid6333
    @zahrahkhalid6333 4 ปีที่แล้ว +174

    Crazy Ex Girlfriend doesn’t count because it is deconstructing all the weird things that happen in romantic comedies. Some of those weird elements are intentional

    • @kaylam9928
      @kaylam9928 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Maple sauce what

    • @kaylam9928
      @kaylam9928 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Maple sauce no i’m just confused at this attempt to be funny just because it’s a concept you can’t understand doesn’t mean that they’re a “fake depressive”

  • @MrBug-qp1zz
    @MrBug-qp1zz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +141

    They sing and dance because Rebecca loves musicals and she's actually imagining all the numbers

  • @ramirogarcia1967
    @ramirogarcia1967 4 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    Now when we are complaining about lack of depth in character writing and. Lack or arch’, etc. watch this show.
    This is how you write a complex character with a clearly defined path .
    It’s a great show, and I also recommend not to block out the musicals. The lyrics are fantastic!

    • @hkazu63
      @hkazu63 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Which is even crazier bc Rachel had never planned on Rebecca having BPD until season 3, when she went the full mile and talked to psychiatrists to see what she might fit. And doing so improved the show to an incredible degree.

  • @SharpestLiVES13
    @SharpestLiVES13 4 ปีที่แล้ว +165

    "and the next thing you know they're dating some guy who looks like the 0.01% of germs that soap doesn't kill"
    *I died*

  • @lauraclark767
    @lauraclark767 4 ปีที่แล้ว +202

    This show is ground-breaking. It's beautiful and funny and heart-breaking and great. The best on-screen depiction of mental illness: depression, anxiety, BPD, that I've seen maybe ever?

    • @trinaq
      @trinaq 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Totally, I watched this show as a pick me up when going through my own bouts with anxiety and depression, and it always helped to alleviate my stresses!❤

    • @lauraclark767
      @lauraclark767 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@trinaq same! It honestly really helped me when I was having a rough time with my mental health a couple of years ago. I finally took the plunge and asked for help and I'm genuinely not sure if I would have done that if it wasn't for this show. Rachel Bloom is a god damn genius.

    • @tgabz
      @tgabz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      yes! and let's not forget that they also get suicide thoughts/attempts RIGHT! and not like certain shows on netflix...

    • @lauraclark767
      @lauraclark767 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@tgabz certain shows that shall remain nameless 🙈

    • @TheLunaKeat
      @TheLunaKeat 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@trinaq Same, it really helped me with some stuff too. Althought the attempt suicide episode actually got me depressed in bed for like 3 days before I could keep going. haha But in the end helped me grow a lot too.

  • @goblinreport5030
    @goblinreport5030 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    If I were you I'd keep watching and make a sequel video to this one...

  • @KittyShark701
    @KittyShark701 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Aw I really wish you reviewed the first season instead of just the first episode. It’s definitly a weird show but I love how it really dives deep into the “crazy-ex” trope and challenges stereotypes in a nuanced way. It portrays metal illness in a way you don’t usually see especially for a cable show plus it’s super campy and strange and music. I love this show.

  • @lucariomew365
    @lucariomew365 4 ปีที่แล้ว +311

    When I first heard about the show, I thought the premise was stupid and avoided watching. Which I assume many people did based on the ratings. But, around season 2, I started noticing song clips from TH-cam in my recommendations. So I finally walked out of curiosity, And have been in love with the show ever since. I miss the days when the CW wasn't overtaken by DC superheroes.

    • @MuCFoSi
      @MuCFoSi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      the same thing happened to me, i was really skeptical about it even after many people recommended it to me, but i gave it a chance and im so happy that i did!

    • @trinaq
      @trinaq 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thirded, at first it seemed kind of goofy and over the top, but then I gave it a chance. I love how it deconstructs the usual romcom tropes, including "Stalking is Love" and "The Sassy Best Friend", by showing how Rebecca's actions are actually quite terrifying in the real world!😱

    • @wenders4908
      @wenders4908 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dc? You mean Marvel??

    • @lucariomew365
      @lucariomew365 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@wenders4908 The CW doesn't do Marvel TV series, only DC. Like Arrow (which just had a series finale), The Flash, Legends of Tomorrow, Batwoman, Supergirl, Black Lightning. They're now looking into like 2 more spin-off shows for Arrow🙄.

  • @nancyoneill9025
    @nancyoneill9025 4 ปีที่แล้ว +250

    4:35 the show COMPLETELY deconstructs the "being creepy is totally ok if you're the main character" trope, so much so that later on a male character is introduced that does all the same creepy things as rebecca but it seems creepier cause he's a man - it really shows the audience just how inexcusable rebecca's creepy behaviour can be. seriously, watch this show!

    • @JaneDoe-gu5sb
      @JaneDoe-gu5sb 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Just because their aware of it doesn't make it clever, and it doesn't mean it's not poorly written. They can't make fun of the same tropes they use to propel the show forward in an earnest way, its hypocrisy.

    • @JulsWTF
      @JulsWTF 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@JaneDoe-gu5sb you clearly haven't watch the show. She does all those creepy things, but that doesn't make it ok and you keep watching she will suffer the consequences of her actions.

    • @livhayes608
      @livhayes608 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@JaneDoe-gu5sb It's not one of those self-aware but does it anyway shows I promise. It completely deconstructs the idea that being a creep is okay if it's for love. I promise if you spend some time watching it you'll see what I mean.

    • @tgabz
      @tgabz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@JaneDoe-gu5sb it's dark comedy and satire, but i guess some people just can't understand the purpose behind satirical humour

    • @Safiyahalishah
      @Safiyahalishah 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Holy shit, this show's fanbase is rabid.

  • @desiree6345
    @desiree6345 4 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    I can't watch a review channel if they don't want the whole thing. Glad I know that now. Maybe include a disclaimer of how much you did watch next time in your videos.

  • @dwainpannell4931
    @dwainpannell4931 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Dude the show is literally called CRAZY ex-girlfriend she faces tons of consequences during her road to becoming a mentally stable person and the musical numbers enhance the show not hurt don't get me started on the musical numbers we will be here all day sad to hear about the ratings but people like what they like a lot of the comments encourage you to watch the entire run of the show and I highly recommend that

  • @GyroCannon
    @GyroCannon 4 ปีที่แล้ว +231

    "It had one of the worst ratings of any CW show"
    Yea because those Nielsen TV ratings and whatever others only measure number of viewers, not actual quality of the production
    Crazy Ex Girlfriend deserved each of its 4 seasons while certain other shows currently airing don't

    • @fatcat1414
      @fatcat1414 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      The thing is that television producers don't think like that. They think about what is most profitable, and that's shows with high ratings. So it's a bit weird for the show to get four seasons.

    • @Quinhala11
      @Quinhala11 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      It's really about business not.. if the show is good or not.
      They have to make money, they're a company.

    • @barbara832001
      @barbara832001 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      But it did get awards, unlike most of the other shows on the CW. I think it won a few Emmys and other awards like Critics choice.

    • @tgabz
      @tgabz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@barbara832001 and rachel won a golden globe

    • @tgabz
      @tgabz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Quinhala11 yeah, it's understandable, but in this case, it really was the critics who saved the show from getting cancelled

  • @samuelstarnino9672
    @samuelstarnino9672 4 ปีที่แล้ว +536

    Alex: "Print their photo on a body pillow and then cut a hole in the..."
    Me: "Oh god no!!"
    Alex: "... mouth so you can share canned spaghettiOs"
    Me: "Ouf, that was close"

    • @PunishedHobo
      @PunishedHobo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Even the mouth part was pretty risky. I totally thought the same thing though

    • @captainthechild
      @captainthechild 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@PunishedHobo Very

    • @yasminemixon5458
      @yasminemixon5458 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He didn't want to get demonetized lol

    • @juandavidchavarro7019
      @juandavidchavarro7019 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was looking for this comment right here... My dirty mind is not alone!

  • @cemadiby
    @cemadiby 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I watched the show because of the comments on this video about how is displaying mental illnesses well.
    And god I was not disappointed! It is such an amazing show.
    Thank you guys :))

  • @bakugo9761
    @bakugo9761 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    hooooooooly fuck, you've missed one of the very best shows ever

  • @ggclarissa
    @ggclarissa 4 ปีที่แล้ว +206

    i’ve met the actress who plays valencia (: she was doing a little broadway boot camp at my school since she’s from our hometown. she was super nice!

    • @annagrace4169
      @annagrace4169 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Clarissa Gonzalez that is so cool!

    • @Preciousprophet
      @Preciousprophet 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Aw that's awesome man!!!!!!

  • @akhematon
    @akhematon 4 ปีที่แล้ว +374

    "i'd put it in kinda the same category as shows like jane the virgin or maybe even izombie where it's weird but just self-aware enough that everyone is kinda in on the joke"
    me: clenches fists and grinds teeth
    anyways please watch more of this show, it's so so funny and it gets a lot better and it's probably my most favorite tv show of all time and nobody fucking knows about it and it makes me go insane. It has lovely lovely characters who get super complex and such a wonderful portrayal of how it is to live with mental health problems and it's just, so so good... It makes me so sad that nobody watches it cause this show was a huge part of my life and really helped me with some rough patches and helped me not feel so broken? It's also such a love letter to music it's all such great parodies haha

    • @chrissmith6097
      @chrissmith6097 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      It’s really hard to convince people to watch a full-on musical series with that title and premise when most people don’t like musicals. Oh well, it’s on Netflix

    • @TheLunaKeat
      @TheLunaKeat 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      SAAAAME! This show is sooooo good! But is too complex too be understood with one episode, that is why so many people get the wrong idea. He should really keep watching!

    • @catsforever420
      @catsforever420 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      hi akhe

    • @akhematon
      @akhematon 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      hi takky

    • @BrianaLynn7
      @BrianaLynn7 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I know!!! I'M SO PISSED. I hate people who judge it off one episode or even a few. It gets extremely smart. Hell, its smart in the first episode once you look back. ugh

  • @beckieleung4814
    @beckieleung4814 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Only started watching the show this month, and from episode one I can already tell when this show does the "creepy stalker behavior is romantic" trope, it's not seriously endorsing that idea, it's making fun of that trope. I went into this thinking it would be like "How I Met Your Mother" - mostly a standard rom-com with the occasional funny musical interlude. But it turned out to be so much better. I wasn't expecting so many songs, and I wasn't expecting the silliness to actually have a point.

  • @thegirlwhoanimates9814
    @thegirlwhoanimates9814 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I love this show way too much, I think I can relate to almost every character on this show. It's a fantastic musical show that is just so much more than people think. The last song in the show is just wow. It's a journey that we have to take with the main character as she struggles to find out who she is in this crazy world and I'm glad I watched all of it and went on this journey with this character.

  • @leticiamonteiro8418
    @leticiamonteiro8418 4 ปีที่แล้ว +555

    You watched the just first episode? Actually Crazy Ex-Girlfriend desconstructs all of that, that's the whole point of the show, and it's actually pretty clever! You should keep watching....

  • @paimonproductions
    @paimonproductions 4 ปีที่แล้ว +326

    She was working hard at a New York job.
    Making dough, but it made her blue.
    One day, she was crying a lot.
    And so she decided to move to
    West Covina, California.
    Brand-new pals and new career
    It happens to be where Josh lives
    But that's not why she's here.
    She's the crazy ex-girlfriend.
    What? No, she's not.
    She's the crazy ex-girlfriend.
    That's a sexist term.
    She's the crazy ex-girlfriend.
    She's so broken inside.
    Hey! The situation's a lot more nuanced than that!

    • @elinasmorokova9114
      @elinasmorokova9114 4 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      C-R-A-Z-Y
      OK, we get it!
      Crazy Ex-Girlfriend!

    • @MrBug-qp1zz
      @MrBug-qp1zz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      Shes just a girl in love
      She can't be held responsible for her actions
      She has no underlieing issues to adress
      She's certifiebly cute
      And adorably obsessed!
      They say love makes you crazy
      So you can't call her crazy
      Cuz when you call her crazy
      You're calling her in love!
      BLAM!

    • @SandyDelMar42
      @SandyDelMar42 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Crazy is when I go off the rails
      This is what you’ve done to me
      No, crazy is how your lovin’ makes me feel
      This is what I always wanna be
      I like it when a girl gets crazy in the bed
      Don’t mess with a bitch who’s crazy in the head
      You do you don’t wanna be crazy
      And you don’t you do wanna be crazy
      To clarify yes no on the crazy
      We hope this helps !

    • @julianmars8968
      @julianmars8968 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      paimon productions Meet Rebecca!
      She’s the coolest girl in the world- Wait,
      Wrong Rebecca
      It’s this one over here

    • @Enovien
      @Enovien 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@julianmars8968 She's spunky, she's sweet, a generous friend
      Oh, but there she looks kinda mean
      Okay, she's snarky, sarcastic, and a ... what?
      You know, we're not really seeing a common theme
      Meet Rebecca!
      She's too hard to summarize
      So let's go back to Other Rebecca!

  • @jasongary4925
    @jasongary4925 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    While I can appreciate the point of this video in its snarky approach, Crazy Ex Girlfriend is a refreshingly bizarre escape from an ever-expanding world of formulaic, this-agan crap. Despite its incredibly low ratings (which I ascribe to shoddy marketing and the show's ironically cheesy facade -- I avoided the show for years simply because it LOOKED dumb), its four seasons all scored between 90% and 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, and its recurring emphasis on mental illness is both honest and approachable enough for even the sanest of folk to embrace. Its self-awareness is what keeps the whole mess from toppling; whenever you think, 'this is some cheesy-ass shit', you are reminded that it's intentional. And hilarious.

  • @ramirogarcia1967
    @ramirogarcia1967 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    By far and wide one of the smartest shows I have eve seen. The character arcs that they all go through is life as it's best. It's a very good show.

    • @nxt_tim
      @nxt_tim 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Got any shows to recommend that are smarter than cxg? ':D

    • @ramirogarcia1967
      @ramirogarcia1967 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      TimTime I can binge watch house of cards repeatedly.. except the last season. That was a disaster..

  • @iLolaRose
    @iLolaRose 4 ปีที่แล้ว +99

    god, CEG was a masterpiece. such a funny critique of all the romcom and musical tropes, and one of the few shows that gave us just the ending we wanted even if we didn't know we needed it. don't let the title or the musical numbers put you off, it's reaaally not what you expect

  • @arvarvanwar
    @arvarvanwar 4 ปีที่แล้ว +270

    The whole show is deconstructing the tropes you're talking apart, it becomes evident in later episodes

  • @lauraburrows2588
    @lauraburrows2588 4 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    You're missing the point of the show!\

  • @ava85898
    @ava85898 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Judging Crazy Ex-Girlfriend by the first episode is like judging Bojack Horseman from the first half of the first season. If you can sit through all of Riverdale you can watch at least a season of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend 🤣. Also the songs are supposed to be over the top and comedic, 'Our Twisted Fate' is literally two pretzels singing in the style of Simon and Garfunkel.

  • @ItsMeNijntje
    @ItsMeNijntje 4 ปีที่แล้ว +125

    Please please please, watch more episodes. The character development is so good. I love all the characters on such a deep level, because they are so perfectly imperfect. And it's not about a love triangle, there is so much more about mental health, all kinds of relationships (between friends, on the workplace, parents etc) and the "music video's" are so extremely good haha I love how the show jokes about itself and sometimes breaks the fourth wall

    • @tunnjessica
      @tunnjessica 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      YESSS! The first episodes may seem weird but this show is. Soooo. Good. Right up there with Jane the Virgin for me (which Alex had a good review on)
      Alex, please watch more episodes.
      It is very well written and absolutely unique.

    • @akiriith
      @akiriith 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm pretty sure Alex occasionally exaggerates the comedy for laughs (kinda like a less extreme version of CinemaSins, tho I dont like that channel much), he's usually pretty honest at the end and here he does say that the show is self-aware enough to make it good, which is not something he says for shows he dislikes. It may not be his favorite but he actually did give this one a positive review |D

  • @tobi8728
    @tobi8728 4 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    “The 0.01% of germs that hand sanitizer doesn’t kill.” lmao. I am choking.

  • @fayesaturn853
    @fayesaturn853 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    it’s been another year so give the show a chance. it’s actually amazing.

  • @SunderMun
    @SunderMun 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    It's depressing that this show had such low ratings. It's one of my all-time favourites; I hate musicals but this, I love.
    It did such a great job of representing mental health issues and personal development all in one.

  • @steele_heart77
    @steele_heart77 4 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    As someone with BPD, I can say the portrayal of the illness in the show is extremely accurate.

  • @laurao.1826
    @laurao.1826 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    This is one of the most well written, funny, original shows ever made. If you watch the entire thing it actually is really, really good and not at all how it initially seems it will be. Your opinion of it isn't wrong, it's just the character development and story arch is brilliant and things aren't what they seem in the beginning.

  • @isabelajaredamaral2206
    @isabelajaredamaral2206 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Dude, this show is amazing.

  • @eleonoradannibale7900
    @eleonoradannibale7900 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I think the main point of the 'sexy getting ready song' is how nonsense it is for women, rather than expecting the same nonsense from men (:

  • @Glitching_Rain
    @Glitching_Rain 4 ปีที่แล้ว +329

    Crazy ex girlfriend talks about so many different issues and themes that really resonate with people or help them, I’m speaking mostly from personal experiences
    like they have a different range of sexuality’s in the show and it doesn’t feel forced and the different races don’t feel forced. What I mean by this is that tv show or movies often add a guy or black character just to be diverse but I feel like crazy ex girlfriend doesn’t do that.
    These are something that you don’t really see in the first episode but you definitely do later in the first season.

  • @melaninmelancholy
    @melaninmelancholy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +141

    An amazing show! Rebecca is such a well written character. Especially how they portray mental health and the “erratic” female nerd type. Plus the songs are soooo funny

    • @trinaq
      @trinaq 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Indeed, they certainly make Rebecca a more nuanced character as the show progresses, and deconstruct her more questionable actions, so that they don't seem cute, but downright horrifying and unsettling to the people around her.

  • @lepotato135
    @lepotato135 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I personally fell in so much love with this series and the characters. I was able to relate to so much in the film and there were even episodes that got me emotional.
    To me, this was an amazing show.