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“The Convincing” – Finally, a Show That Takes ‘Cancel Culture’ Literally

Let’s be real—TV has gotten boring. Oh, another detective solving murders? Yawn. Another antihero we’re supposed to root for? Pass the melatonin. But The Convincing? Now this is the kind of messed-up, morally bankrupt content we deserve.

The Pitch: Yelp Reviews for Assassination

Imagine if The Good Place and John Wick had a baby, then dropped it on its head. That’s The Convincing. Here’s the deal:

  • Step 1: You want someone dead.
  • Step 2: You pitch your case to The Closer, a mysterious assassin with the patience of a philosophy professor.
  • Step 3: If your argument sucks? Congrats, you’re the target now.

Finally, a show where bad logic has real consequences. Take notes, politicians.

Why This Show is the Therapy You Didn’t Ask For

Every episode is like watching someone try to justify their toxic behavior on Twitter—except if they fail, they die. The Closer isn’t just a killer; they’re that one friend who always asks, “But have you considered that you’re the problem?” before ghosting you forever.

Potential clients include:

  • A jilted ex who thinks “emotional damage” justifies murder.
  • A corporate stooge who wants to “disrupt” the competition—permanently.
  • That one Karen who’s sure the barista spit in her latte and must pay.

Spoiler: Most of them are about to find out why “thoughts and prayers” don’t work here.

The Real Star? The Closer’s Resting Murder Face

We don’t know much about The Closer, and that’s perfect. They’re like a cross between a TED Talk speaker and the Grim Reaper, silently judging your life choices before deciding if you get to keep making them.

Are they a vigilante? A psychopath? A really committed debate club dropout? Who cares! All we know is they’ve got standards, and honestly, that’s more than we can say for most people on dating apps.

Why You’ll Binge It in One Guilt-Ridden Night

  • It’s a workplace comedy (if your workplace is “justifying homicide”).
  • It’s a legal drama (if the jury is one person with a gun and zero patience).
  • It’s a self-help show (helping you realize maybe you shouldn’t act on your intrusive thoughts).

This isn’t just TV—it’s a public service announcement wrapped in a blood-soaked bow.

Final Verdict: 10/10, Would Watch Again (While Questioning My Humanity)

If you’ve ever wanted to see someone try to argue their way out of a death sentence—and fail spectacularly—The Convincing is your new obsession. It’s Black Mirror meets Judge Judy, if Judge Judy carried a silencer.

So grab your popcorn, settle in, and ask yourself: Could I convince a hitman not to kill me? (Spoiler: Probably not.)


Will you be tuning in? Or are you too scared The Closer might be reading this? 😏

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