Ep 1. Sideswiped - Ep 1 Matching Up

Sideswiped - Ep 1 Matching Up

Carly is a 35-year-old woman who is successful in her career but her love life is not going so well. In this episode, we are introduced to Carly's dating routine as she swipes through dating apps trying to find her perfect match. She hates the superficiality of the apps but continues to use them in the hopes of finding love.

Carly's sister, who is happily married with two kids, decides to intervene and sets Carly up on a date with a man named Grant, who seems like the perfect match on paper. Carly reluctantly agrees to go on the blind date and meets Grant at a fancy restaurant.

Throughout the date, Carly and Grant hit it off and have a great time. They have a lot in common and share some laughs but Carly is still hesitant about going on another date with him. Carly's sister persists and urges Carly to give Grant a chance.

The episode takes a comical turn when Carly's sister and mother decide to create a dating profile for Carly without her consent. They add some embarrassing photos and information about Carly on the dating profile, which leads to some hilarious matches that Carly is not interested in.

While on a date with Grant, Carly's phone keeps buzzing with messages from her new dating profile, which Grant notices. Carly is embarrassed and tries to explain the situation but Grant is not impressed. He leaves the date feeling like he was just a part of Carly's experiment.

The episode ends with Carly feeling defeated and frustrated with the dating scene. She decides to take a break from dating apps and focus on herself. However, she soon realizes that her love life is not the only thing that needs work, as she struggles to balance her career and personal life.

Overall, this episode tackles the pressures of online dating and the search for love in a digital age. It highlights the importance of being true to oneself and not letting external pressures dictate one's decisions. It also serves as a reminder that finding love takes effort, patience, and sometimes a little bit of luck.