Mixology

Mixology is the story of how one night in a Manhattan bar called “Mix” changed the lives of 5 men and 5 women forever; some friends and some complete strangers. Each episode is filmed in almost real time as there are only 13 in the season (22 minutes each) and it takes place over the course of just one night. Each episode is titled with the names of two characters and documents their relationship be it platonic or potentially sexual. The main goal of each of the characters is to go home with someone; so it goes through that experience from both sides of the spectrum, which is what makes this series interesting. I would introduce to you some of the characters and their personalities but in my opinion the entire point of the series is to learn about them so I would almost feel like it would be ruining it for some of you. I can say that each character does have a distinct personality, which represents many different archetypal single people who would be found in a typical bar setting. Some are interested in a relationship while others are just looking to fool around but almost everyone finds out that what they had wanted originally might be different from what they want at the end of the night. 

I can tell that some of you are probably reading this thinking it just sounds like some horribly scripted MTV reality show but I assure you that isn’t the case. The situations that the characters find themselves in are very humourous and the dialogue is well written so it keeps you laughing throughout each episode. Much of the plot is based around the “proper” form, intricacies and pickup techniques of the modern dating world so certain scenes are somewhat informative as well as entertaining. ABC cancelled the series after just one season so don’t expect another one after finishing.  I always thought it would be interesting if they ended up doing another season with another 10 strangers in either the same or a different bar, but I guess that’s not going to happen. Either way I would definitely recommend this series to pretty much everyone, its funny and interesting with a good plot that keeps you guessing until closing time.

-Jackson