79 | Always Be My Maybe: Slow burn, old flames, and Keanu Reeves
Description
Meg and Nikki continue their Friends to Lovers deep dive with a pop culture gem, Always Be My Maybe. They unpack why this Netflix hit (starring Ali Wong and Randall Park) captures what we love most about the trope: long history, missed timing, emotional safety, and that perfect balance between comedy and yearning.
Plus, a Keanu Reeves cameo that is the ultimate rom-com chaos agent.
Books & Media Mentioned:
* Always Be My Maybe (Netflix)
* When Harry Met Sally (film)
* Set It Up (film)
* Brooklyn Nine-Nine (TV)
* New Girl (TV)
* Friends (TV)
* Mr. Blue Sky by Isla Olsen
* Code Word by N.R. Walker
* Firefly and Fool Hearts by Emmy Sanders
* Love, Rosie (film)
* A Holly Jolly Ever After Julie Murphy & Sierra Simone
* Demon’s Desire (Lovers of the Damned #3) by Colette Rivera
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