The Lovebirds
Debuting May 22 on Netflix, The Lovebirds is one of those attempts to combine a romantic comedy with a chase-type thriller, like Date Night or Game Night, but this one actually works, not only because of the fresh chemistry between its stars, but because the entire package is so brisk and taut. As it begins, Jibran (Kumail Nanjiani) and Leilani (Issa Rae, from The Hate U Give and TV's Insecure) have a spectacular first date together, and it looks like true love. Four years later, they live together and argue regularly. On their way to a dinner party, they accidentally hit a bicyclist with their car. They get out and check on him; he's bleeding, but seems terrified. He jumps on his bike and rides away. A creepy man claiming to be a cop (Paul Sparks) commandeers the car and gives chase...
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