Everybody has a show (or multiple shows) on Netflix that is devastating to finally finish. For me, my beloved is "Parks and Recreation." There were nights where homework took the backseat to the lives of characters like Leslie Knope, Ron, Tom, Jerry/Larry/Gary, and pretty much every single characters on the show. I do not think I have ever been invested in a series this much (and I watch way more Netflix than I probably should).
In my room, laptop propped up, headphones on both to hear and block out distractions, I stared at a blank screen on my laptop for what seemed like 30 minutes even after the final credits rolled. I am not going to lie, tears were shed and a Kleenex were involved. Here is what it was like in the aftermath:
1. You feel like life has no meaning.
Leslie Knope is no longer there to lead the way through the trials of life with event-specific binders and the best terms of endearment you can use for every situation.
2. You search for quirky things on Etsy in an attempt to find a classy reminder that can be displayed in your room.
There is nothing wrong with a Tom Haverford "Treat yo self" poster to remind you of the important things in life, or a reference to living life simple like Ron Swanson with the "Pyramid of Greatness".
3. You intentionally seek out extravagance in life
Its perfectly normal to live your life through the characters of "Parks and Recreation" and do it up like Tom.
4. You spend hours on Tumblr tracking down endless gifs that make you laugh almost as much as the show did.
But it doesn't quite replace the empty hole in your heart.
5. You resort to being a little cynical like April Ludgate
Throughout the show, April doesn't quite follow social conventions or act like one would expect.
7. After a sufficient time of mourning, like after the loss of Li'l Sebastian in the show, you begin watching "Parks and Recreation," because you cannot get enough.
He was truly a quintessential public figure for the town of Pawnee.
In the end, you might not suffer from the same stages of grief that I did. But this might help you prepare for what will happen, and chances are, you have probably experienced something similar with another show. There are copious amounts of "binge-watching" worthy shows online. So, go forth on your Netflix journey. But just remember the wise words of Leslie Knope:
