I Won My Best Friend's Girlfriend

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Sofia sends her boyfriend Jake off to an important conference with pancakes and a promise of a reward when he returns. Then she learns that one of his friends is on his way over to install computer hardware, a task he is happy to install himself. Episode 1 is full of morning cheer, flirty goodbyes and the doorbell. Episode 2 shows the friend working in the home office while Sofia starts her workout in the next room and the house gets very quiet. The official pitch hints that revenge is the real motivation, though nothing is stated outright. Sofia says it was never supposed to happen. The box suggests otherwise.

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She holds the cards, he is a polite guest, and the line crossed is a friendship. A hint of payback gives the setup some bite, while the free episodes remain at doorbells, small talk and a workout.

Allergy advice Contains: pancakes, computer parts, simmering resentment and one very well-timed business trip. May contain traces of poetic justice.

Best enjoyed A decent fit for a weeknight when you crave a short, mischievous story about taking back control.