new Netflix series The Incident (2024) The show has dominated global viewing charts over the past few days, but its tragic story of several children dying in a horrific accident has been undermined by many viewers’ inability to stop laughing at it. The show focuses on the aftermath of a tragic birthday party, where three children die after a bouncy castle is blown away by high winds. However, the over-the-top drama has led many to spend more time mocking the show than being moved by it.
The accident The series opens with an introduction to families in tragedy and their rich, luxurious lifestyles. While these families are part of the problem—because viewers can’t empathize with the “terrible” group of parents portrayed in the series—it’s the title incident that has led to the unexpected reaction. The accident scene, which sees a bouncy castle being lifted into the sky, along with several children, fails to convince viewers of the seriousness of the situation—which should be terrifying for any parent. Whether it’s the sad Mozart background music, the melodramatic, soap opera-like reactions, or the ridiculous sight of a brightly colored bouncy castle soaring into the sky, the series has divided opinion, with many pointing out that it’s “fun” and should be a serious drama.
On Twitter, opinions flowed freely, such as that of @ScorpioHavoc, who wrote: “Netflix's The Accident is cheesy but the plot is a bit messy. The acting is bad and the drama is getting increasingly ridiculous. I recommend watching it.” This was followed by a comment from @human_clickbait, who said: “I laughed so hard I cried because I just started the second most popular show on Netflix called The Accident and they spend 20 minutes building up to the tragic event that at a kids' birthday party it gets really windy and a bouncy house full of kids flies off.” Here are some other viewers who couldn't believe what they were watching.
The horrific incident was no laughing matter for some.
While it is clear that the risks in the real world The accident Most of the incidents were ignored thanks to the exaggerated execution of the series, however there were those who did not see the funny side of the series, and were quick to point out that no one should laugh at this type of accident that claims the lives of about 28 people a year, and causes hundreds of injuries.
@JaytheHealer33 shared his thoughts on the show's tragedy, saying, “The accident “The Netflix series is a massive energy rush. I cried in two episodes. It’s gripping, but the emotional energy release is almost impossible to resist. The whole story is about all the children in society disappearing. The parents crying in the children’s bedrooms made me cry.” In response to another user who called the whole thing “objectively funny,” @medicinesoda replied:“I really hope a sad situation like this doesn't become 'objectively' funny to me.”
It seems that while no one laughs at the idea of children dying in a horrific accident, the combination of cartoonish parents, wild revenge plot lines, and a naive approach to the story is all too much for most viewers to take seriously. The accident It's currently in the top three shows on Netflix, beating out the likes of Jeff Goldblum's show. Chaos and new releases released Destroyer Zeroand tied on the global chart with Emily in Paris“In season four, it feels like the show might not have been so successful if it had presented its story with the seriousness the subject matter really demands.
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