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We are officially in the middle of the week again, and the blues are real. There is a certain kind of Netflix movie vibe you can reach for when the week has barely started and you already feel like you have run a marathon.

It’s the kind that does not ask for your full attention, does not demand you follow complicated plot twists, and certainly does not leave you emotionally drained. Instead, it brings to you a world that is bright, silly, and warm. You can say, it is the cinematic equivalent of curling up under a blanket with your favourite snack.

That is exactly what Holidate delivers. The holidays might still be far away, but this Netflix romcom has all the festive sparkle, cosy vibes, and ridiculous scenarios to transport you there instantly. It is the kind of watch that tricks your brain into thinking you are on a break, even if it is just another Wednesday evening.

The premise is charmingly simple: two strangers, fed up with the endless cycle of awkward family gatherings and pitying looks from relatives, agree to be each other’s plus-one for every holiday celebration over the course of a year. What follows is a series of over-the-top occasions, each more chaotic and funny than the last. Emma Roberts and Luke Bracey have great chemistry, leaning into the absurdity of their situation without ever taking themselves too seriously.

There is nothing here that tries to reinvent the romcom formula, and that is exactly the point. Holidate thrives on familiar beats. There is your slow build from snarky banter to genuine connection, then the inevitable misunderstandings and the grand romantic gestures. However, it’s all delivered with enough sparkle to feel fresh. It is a comfort watch in the purest sense, offering exactly what you expect and leaving you with a smile.

What makes it such a perfect midweek blues cure is how unapologetically easy it is to get into it. You can be half-scrolling your phone, chatting with a friend, or just zoning out after a long day, and you will still enjoy every moment. It is not about dissecting plot points or debating character arcs, just feeling good for an hour and a half.

And the holiday setting? That is the secret weapon. Even if the real calendar says August, the lights, decorations, and celebratory mess onscreen will remind you of that special holiday mood. It will transport you to when work slows down, people are kinder, and you can guiltlessly indulge in sweet treats and guilty-pleasure entertainment. For a little while, it will not matter what your inbox looks like.

So, if you are in the middle of the week and are somehow trying to make it till Friday, Holidate on Netflix is the escape you did not know you needed. Light a candle, grab something sweet, press play, and let this holiday romance pull you out of your weekday slump.