18 of the most unrealistic moments in 'Dash and Lily," according to a New Yorker

Erin AjelloNov 15, 2020, 21:24 IST

"Dash and Lily" is set in New York City and features some iconic landmarks.Netflix

Netflix's holiday rom-com "Dash and Lily" is set in New York City and it features some unrealistic moments.
As a lifelong New Yorker, I find it unlikely that no one would've stolen or destroyed the red notebook that was sometimes left in public places.
I'm also in disbelief that Lily, who grew up in Manhattan, uses a physical map to get around her local neighborhood.
It's also bizarre to me that so many NYC landmarks on the show, like The Strand and Grand Central Station, were almost entirely empty.

On Tuesday, Netflix released its holiday rom-com series "Dash and Lily."

Based on Rachel Cohn and David Levithan's 2010 novel "Dash and Lily's Book of Dares," the show follows two teenagers as they exchange a notebook of dares during the holiday season in New York City.

The show is delightful as a teen rom-com story, but having lived in NYC for over 20 years, I couldn't help but notice that it has plenty of details that seem unlikely if not flat-out impossible.

Read on for some of the most unrealistic moments from "Dash and Lily," according to a New Yorker.

Warning: Some spoilers for Netflix's "Dash and Lily" ahead.

The Strand looks pretty pristine considering it's a popular NYC staple and it's right before Christmas.

Because of its size and many customers, the store is also pretty tough to keep in pristine shape. Netflix

The Strand is also nearly empty whenever it's shown, even though it's usually packed.

The Strand is nearly empty whenever we see it. Netflix

Dash and Lily use ride-share apps and hail taxis more often than they take the subway.

They don't seem to take the subway often enough. Netflix

When Dash stands still in a busy part of the city to answer a text, no one bumps into him or tells him to move.

Dash also happened to stop in front of a subway entrance. Netflix

No one really calls out Dash and Lily for stopping in the middle of streets and stores to read and write, either.

If someone was reading in the middle of a busy NYC sidewalk, they'd likely get bumped into or called out. Netflix

When Dash cuts the massive line at Santaland, no one screams at him or demands he wait in line.

Some parents glare at him or shake their head, but that's about it. Netflix

There's also no one sitting outside of the Macy's, even though Santaland is packed.

The seating area is pretty popular. Netflix

Lily uses a map to get around the city, even though she grew up there and seemingly goes to the same few places.

If anything, she could use an app on her phone to get around. Netflix

Grand Central Station is somehow empty when Lily is there.

It's a tourist attraction and major transit hub. Netflix

The red notebook never gets stolen or misplaced when it's left in public.

It's unlikely no one would ever intercept the notebook exchange. Netflix

Lily wears just a dress and boots to go out at night in December in NYC when there's snow on the ground.

She doesn't even complain about being cold. Netflix

Lily cuts the bathroom line in a club with little pushback from the other partygoers.

No one says anything to Lily when she exits the bathroom. Netflix

Boomer suddenly leaves work during the middle of his shift without consequence.

One customer is pretty annoyed. Netflix

Dash gets to a subway station at the exact moment a train comes in and he gets on with ease.

Dash got pretty lucky. Netflix

Dyker Heights is nearly empty even though it's right before Christmas.

In reality, the area would have plenty of tourists checking out the festive lights. Netflix

Sofia and Dash are able to get into a famous museum and stay there overnight, alone.

It's possible to book a corporate event at a museum, but it's doubtful two teens can have a sleepover there. Netflix

Dash somehow manages to get into a Jonas Brothers concert at the last minute.

He and his friends also make their way into Nick Jonas' trailer somehow. Netflix

Lily's parents decide that the best time to fly to Fiji is on New Year's Eve at midnight.

Have they never experienced New Year's Eve traffic? Netflix

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