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Perfect Netflix Original Comedy Thriller Has Everything Go Wrong
By Robert Scucci
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I’m fortunate enough at this point in my life to have never experienced a break-in. I’ve never had intruders in my home, and I’ve never been in a desperate enough position to be an intruder myself. After watching 2022’s Windfall, billed as a Netflix Original even though production was completed before the streaming giant acquired distribution rights, I think this is exactly how I’d handle a break-and-entering if I belonged to either party, for reasons I’ll get into shortly.
Windfall is often described as a Hitchcockian crime thriller, and that isn’t an incorrect assessment. It has all the beats you’d expect from that description, but the label alone tragically undersells just how funny this movie actually is. About 10 minutes in, I stopped feeling tense altogether because I realized it plays far better when treated as a dark comedy above anything else.
If you decide to stream Windfall, I strongly recommend going in with that expectation. It gets dark, sure, but Jason Segel and Jesse Plemons bring their absolute A game by playing everything completely straight while navigating one of the most ridiculous hostage situations I’ve seen in a hot minute.
A Simple Setup So We Can Immediately Escalate
Windfall begins with Jason Segel’s character, simply billed as Nobody because his name is never mentioned once in dialogue. Nobody takes his sweet time getting the lay of the land on what’s revealed to be the sprawling compound belonging to Jesse Plemons’ character, billed only as CEO, and his Wife, portrayed by Lily Collins. Nobody raids the fridge, pees in one of the many showers, eats a fresh orange straight from a tree, and then gets down to business by searching for cash and valuables before planning to leave for good. It’s a simple break-and-enter sequence that’s intentionally prolonged because Nobody is absolutely awestruck by the property he’s stealing from.
Those plans get derailed quickly when the CEO and his Wife arrive unexpectedly. Nobody assumed they’d be gone for the entire day, which completely torpedoes his exit strategy. With the B&E now escalated into a hostage situation, the stakes are suddenly much higher. Nobody locks them in the CEO’s sauna and flees, only to return after realizing a hidden camera in a tree outside the property has documented his crime. Now he has to deal with the tape. Unfortunately for Nobody, the CEO and his Wife have already escaped the sauna by the time he returns. He manages to recapture them, but the situation has escalated further, and his demands grow now that he understands just how serious his predicament really is.
Here’s what makes Windfall a cut above your typical home invasion plot. Nobody is not a criminal. Or, if he is, he’s certainly not a good one. His planning never went beyond stealing some cash and bouncing, and he never considered the possibility that he’d actually cross paths with CEO or his Wife. As for why Nobody chose this specific house, we get the familiar explanation. The CEO invented an algorithm that helps companies downsize their staff, making him a multi billionaire, while people like Nobody face poverty because the algorithm deemed roles like his redundant.
Where Windfall really earns its status as a comedy is in the dynamic between Nobody, CEO, and Wife. Nobody is constantly on edge because he’s in way over his head, holding two incredibly wealthy and very public figures hostage in their own home. The CEO, on the other hand, is visibly bored by the entire ordeal. Nobody doesn’t even have his own gun, and CEO carries himself with the kind of confidence reserved for people who almost certainly have security details nearby even when you can’t see them. He smirks his way through the situation as Nobody digs himself deeper into disaster. Things get even more amusing when the Gardener (Omar Leyva) shows up to put in a full day’s work.
Segel and Plemons’ relationship is inherently antagonistic in Windfall, yet it constantly feels like they’re on the verge of broing down. CEO is suspiciously chill about the home invasion unfolding around him, and it creates a bizarre tonal tension that’s endlessly watchable. The stakes are obviously high, but everyone remains, at least on the surface, oddly polite as they bunker down and plan their next moves.
Watch It As A Comedy
Jesse Plemons yelling “no more running” after being chased through an orange grove by Jason Segel, and Jason Segel agreeing with him, is why you should call Windfall a comedy. Jason Segel struggling to figure out how to handle the Gardener while Jesse Plemons and Lily Collins silently facepalm in the other room is why you should call Windfall a comedy. Both men tensely watching The Three Amigos on an outdoor projector while waiting for the next day’s cash drop, as Lily Collins quietly laughs along, is why you should watch Windfall as a comedy.
I’m not saying Windfall isn’t a perfect Hitchcockian crime thriller by any stretch, but what kept me watching was how fully its comedic opportunities are realized and embraced. From the upbeat score to Jason Segel’s borderline Looney Tunes approach to robbing a tech billionaire, there’s a lot to enjoy here precisely because the film refuses to stay locked in the crime thriller lane. It’s far funnier than it has any right to be, and for that reason alone, it’s worth your time.
Windfall is streaming on Netflix.
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Hey, maybe dont apologise for cheating in front of the entire world?
Winning your first individual Olympic medal is a moment worth celebrating. It’s a colossal achievement beyond most people’s wildest dreams. It is not, however, an opportunity to confess to cheating on someone and attempt to win them back in front of the entire world.
On Tuesday, Sturla Holm Lægreid won his first individual Olympic medal in the 20-kilometre individual biathlon in the Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.
Shortly after winning, Lægreid gave an interview to Norwegian broadcaster NRK, divulging that he had been unfaithful to his now ex-girlfriend and that he had told her one week ago. The confession exploded on social media and even the most cursory glances at the comments reveal that the internet is almost unanimously not on his side.
“Six months ago I met the love of my life — the most beautiful and kindest person in the world. Three months ago I made my biggest mistake and cheated on her,” Lægreid said, breaking down mid-confession.
“I had the gold medal in life, and I am sure there are many people who will see things differently, but I only have eyes for her,” he continued. “Sport has come second these last few days. Yes, I wish I could share this with her.”
Why share this very private information with the world, you may well be wondering? Lægreid later elaborated on his reasons for doing so in an interview with Norwegian newspaper VG.
“My only way to solve it is to tell everything and put everything on the table, and hope that she can still love me,” he said.
“I’ve done that for her, and now for the whole world. I have nothing to lose,” he added. “I want to be a good role model, but I have to admit when I make mistakes.”
Lægreid didn’t stop talking, though. In yet another interview, he said he had not received a response from his ex-girlfriend. “I haven’t got any reactions from the girl that I mentioned,” he said during an Olympic press conference. “I’m happy because maybe she hasn’t seen it, maybe she will see it at the right time. I hope I don’t make anything worse for her.”
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“I hope there’s a happy ending in the end,” he said.
Firstly, she has almost certainly seen it. Secondly, there’s a high risk that going public in this way will make the situation worse for her. Thirdly, expressing the hope of a “happy ending” now puts additional pressure on his ex. And commenters are commenting.
“This is emotional manipulation packaged as a grand gesture,” reads one comment on the BBC Sport Instagram Reel of Lægreid’s follow-up interview. “The happy end is: she won’t forgive him!” declares one comment on the same post, which received over 15K likes. “If guilttripping were olympic, he’d win gold,” writes another commenter.
TikTokkers have started posting. Podcasters too.
“It’s hard to forgive. Even after a declaration of love in front of the whole world. I did not choose to be put in this position, and it hurts to have to be in it.”
The problem with televised declarations of remorse is that they expose the wronged party to the court of public opinion, a court that has already delivered its verdict. And yeah, it’s not looking good for Lægreid.
By opening this story up to the press and social media, Laegreid has invited further attention to the already painful situation. VG, for one press outlet, said it “has been in contact with Holm Lægreid’s former girlfriend. She wishes to remain anonymous in this matter, a request VG has accepted as she has not sought publicity regarding a private matter.” VG later reported that Lægreid’s former girlfriend had provided a written statement: “It’s hard to forgive. Even after a declaration of love in front of the whole world. I did not choose to be put in this position, and it hurts to have to be in it,” she wrote. “We have had contact and he is aware of my opinions on this.” When asked by VG, Lægreid declined to comment on her response.
Perhaps Lægreid thought this would come off as a romantic gesture to grovel for forgiveness at the expense of his own reputation. For all we know, he may have exhausted all other private options for communicating his remorse. I’ve heard tales of guys who’ve been blocked by all means of communication, so they resort to trying to contact their exes on Vinted or via transferring small sums of money (we’re talking pennies) over bank transfer along with the word “sorry” as the payment reference. These acts of desperation are almost always unwanted. And in many cases, they are intrusive and manipulative.
This private pain has now been turned into public internet fodder. But, what about the woman who might be sitting at home nursing a broken heart, who now has to deal with the additional pressure to react, respond, or even acknowledge his apology?
If this woman were to take him back, she would also face the judgement of large swaths of the internet which is currently imploring her to not give him another chance. Conversely, she may also be judged if she chooses not to respond further. You’re damned if you do and damned if you don’t. Whether he wanted to or not, Lægreid may have added to this woman’s pain and has placed her in a difficult, public position.
It’s only been a week since she learned of his betrayal and this woman could still be processing hurt feelings. Even if she were to take him back — heavy emphasis on the ‘if’ here — it would probably take a hell of a lot longer than one week for her to reach a point of even considering that.
Let the record state: it is perfectly acceptable — and dare-I-say advisable — to ignore this gesture. We all make mistakes in life and some of those inflict real emotional pain on people. But these are sensitive conversations which should happen in private, behind closed doors. You can’t force someone to forgive you. Send her an email instead. And if she doesn’t respond, you need to respect that silence.
Lægreid later released a statement expressing regret for his confession:
“I deeply regret that I brought up this personal story on what was a festive day for Norwegian biathlon. I am not quite myself today, and I am not thinking clearly,” he wrote in a statement published by VG.
“My apologies go to Johan-Olav, who deserved all the attention after the gold. It also goes to my ex-girlfriend, who involuntarily ended up in the media spotlight, I hope she is doing well. I can’t change this, but I will now put this behind me and focus on the Olympics. I will not answer any further questions about this.”
I hope that this woman has turned off her phone and gone to a spa with some supportive friends. It’s time to log off.
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How to watch CF Monterrey vs. Club Xelaju online for free
TL;DR: Live stream CF Monterrey vs. Club Xelaju in the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup for free on YouTube. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.
The Concacaf Champions Cup regularly throws up shock results, but you’d expect the big clubs from Mexico and the U.S. to progress through the first round. That’s not going to be totally straightforward for CF Monterrey. They drew 1-1 Club Xelaju in the first leg of their first-round matchup, so they’ll need to produce a strong performance at home to progress.
If you want to watch CF Monterrey vs. Club Xelaju in the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.
When is CF Monterrey vs. Club Xelaju?
CF Monterrey vs. Club Xelaju in the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup kicks off at 10 p.m. ET on Feb. 11. This fixture takes place at the Estadio BBVA.
How to watch CF Monterrey vs. Club Xelaju for free
CF Monterrey vs. Club Xelaju in the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup is available to live stream for free on YouTube.
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Moltbooks real risk isnt AI. Its your data.
There has been a lot of hype around Moltbook, the Reddit-like social media platform for AI bots where humans aren’t allowed to post. But how, exactly, does it work? Should we worry about agentic AI taking over the world, or should we worry about our data?
In this video, Mashable producer Teodosia Dobriyanova spoke to AI ethicist Catharina Doria who talked us through the latest AI hype, the importance of AI governance and data protection, and why she believes the internet is going to move on from AI-generated content into something way more human.
If you’re unsure about the latter, just look at 2026 social media trends. Instead of AI content, there is a return to analogue, to offline activities, and mundane realism in most aspects of life — offline dating, tactile experiences, or the resurgence of early 2000s tech.
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