My Crazy Ex

I enjoyed this show, purely for the outrageous stories, are they all real? Make your own mind up, perhaps exaggerated in some scenes, but I don't doubt folk have had ex partners very similar to these stories. Sit back and enjoy the comical side, being grateful that it wouldn't happen to you, or could it?

For me, it was pretty obvious early on that the people who are telling their stories are actors. I've watched enough true crime/reality shows to be able to tell when someone's story is scripted. Although I will say that the actors do get better in later episodes - to the point that I sometimes forget they're actors.

It's not like the show is specifically trying to trick people. There's a difference between "inspired by" and "based on". The show says that the stories are "inspired by true events". The operative words here are "inspired by" - meaning the idea was only *triggered* by a real situation/person, but it doesn't follow the trajectory of the true story and really may only contain the essence of it. "Based on", however, means that it's much more of an accurate accounting of the true story.

More than anything, I was pleasantly surprised as I was expecting another somewhat-disturbing true crime show, and then found myself cracking up at the absolutely crazy, hilarious stories.

The format is easy to follow at the stories are very entertaining! They make you grateful for whatever relationship you have or had because it wasn't as Crazy as what's going on here. 10/10 stars. I'm hooked & will be bummed when this binge watch ends 😢

It's obvious that my crazy ex isn't exactly on the level however what " reality" show is? While it can be a bit cheesy it is a lighthearted sometimes a bit R rated look at the red flags that we refuse to acknowledge when starting a new relationship. Wish this show was on about 20 years ago maybe i wouldn't have been blinded by the lust like some of the crazies depicted on this show.

Are the stories real? Probably not. But it doesn't take away from the entertainment value of the show. The stories are amazing, outlandish, and sometimes cringey. But they are hilarious. My go to cheesy-bad-guilty-pleasure show. Highly recommend for a girls night, drinking game, or just general binge