Three Netflix characters who’d absolutely ghost you after a first date
Be honest, how long does it take before you start overanalysing a text that never came? Do you wait a day before double-texting, or are you one of those curious cats who give up immediately and check their Insta stories like it’s research?
We have all been there. But some people aren’t just bad at communication; they are quite professional at disappearing. And if they were Netflix characters, you would never even get that disguised as closure “had fun last night” message.
Because some people don’t ghost out of malice; they ghost because they can. They are either too busy being mysterious or are emotionally unavailable, or just allergic to normal human connection. These are the ones who’d initially charm you into thinking the universe aligned for your date… and then vanish like they were never real. But instead of tricking your brain into thinking that they might be “busy with something”, it’s better to realise that they are just bad people and move on.
So let’s talk about the ones who’d make you question your entire personality after a perfectly good date. Here are three Netflix characters who’d absolutely ghost you without a second thought or a lame text.
Three Netflix characters who’d absolutely ghost you
Paxton Hall-Yoshida (Never Have I Ever)
Paxton Hall-Yoshida is “that guy”… or at least his character started with that. The one everyone had a crush on in high school and kind of still does. He was portrayed as this effortlessly cool, objectively gorgeous guy who walks through life like it’s one long, slow-motion montage. On your first date, this guy would most probably show up late but somehow make it look charming, talk about how he’s “trying to figure things out”, and smile in a way that makes you forget your own name.
But the next morning? Radio silence. Paxton’s the kind of guy who ghosts you not out of cruelty but confusion. He is just so used to people chasing him, not the other way around. He would most probably convince himself that he’s doing the right thing by “protecting your feelings” while also posting a gym selfie captioned “new chapter”. And honestly, you wouldn’t even be mad. All you’d do is just rewatch Never Have I Ever on Netflix and tell yourself you could’ve fixed him.
Wednesday Addams (Wednesday)
Going on a date with Wednesday Addams would feel like applying for emotional damage… but the language would be sarcasm. First of all, there is a high possibility you would even stand a chance to get a yes from her. And even if you do, it’s most likely because she wants to get something out of you. And let’s say you still make it; all she would do is stare at you across the table, unblinking, probably analysing your childhood trauma while you nervously sip your drink. You’d think things went well, as she even smirked once, but by the time you text her, she’s already out there fighting with another monster.
Wednesday wouldn’t ghost you because she is mean; she’d ghost you because she is over it. She might be the superhero of Nevermore, but when it comes to being considerate, she’d fail you.
Jess Mariano (Gilmore Girls)
Jess Mariano is every reader’s dream, who is really a red flag in a leather jacket. He’s witty and brooding and has a book recommendation for every occasion, which makes him the perfect Playboy or, better, a performative male. He knows it all except what ‘closure’ means. He is an excellent flirt, the kind that gives you instant butterflies. But most probably, the date would end with you walking home thinking, “This is it. I’ve met my tortured soulmate.”
Except he won’t text you. Not tonight, not tomorrow, maybe not ever. Jess would ghost you because vulnerability freaks him out. He thrives on being misunderstood, and it’s practically his brand. By the time you’re wondering if you imagined the chemistry, he’s probably in another town, pretending to work on a novel and definitely not replying to your message. You’ll hate him for it, but deep down? You’ll still hope he reads what you posted on your story.
