This wild new docuseries is like a real-life ‘50 First Dates’
This wild new docuseries is like a real-life ‘50 First Dates’
After waking up believing it’s 1996, Nesh Pillay must rediscover her (love) life.
Do you remember the classic rom-com “50 First Dates” where Adam Sandler falls in love with Drew Barrymore… except she’s got no short-term memory so he has to woo her day after day until he finally sweeps her off her feet? Well, something like that really happened, and it’s told in the fascinating docuseries “50,000 First Dates: A True Story.” Debuting on Prime Video on Tuesday, Feb. 11, the two-part series follows Toronto entrepreneur Nesh Pillay. Nesh wakes up one day with no recent memory, thinking it’s 1996. She has no idea who she is and mistakes her own boyfriend for an Uber driver. Now, she has to navigate the ups and downs of relearning her life, falling in love again, and figuring out where she fits in a world she doesn’t remember. Don’t miss this incredible story with a subscription to Prime Video.
How to watch ‘50,000 First Dates: A True Story’
- When: Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025 at 12:01 a.m. ET
- TV: Prime Video
- Stream: Watch with a subscription to Prime Video
- From anywhere: Watch with a subscription to a VPN.
Everything you need to know about ‘50,000 First Dates: A True Story’
Watch the trailer for ‘50,000 First Dates: A True Story’
About ‘50,000 First Dates: A True Story’
“50,000 First Dates: A True Story” is a docuseries about Nesh Pillay, a Toronto entrepreneur who suddenly loses her memory and wakes up thinking it’s 1996. As she pieces together the past two decades, Nesh has to figure out who she is all over again, while the people around her try to help her reconnect with the life she built.
The trailer is hard to watch at times because you can see how much distress Nesh is in. But the series has a hopeful tone, exploring the emotional, funny, and sometimes overwhelming process of relearning everything, from relationships to daily routines. It’s a real-life love story mixed with a bit of mystery, as Nesh tries to rediscover what made her fall in love in the first place. “50,000 First Dates” is a wild, one-of-a-kind journey that proves love - and a good sense of humor - can get you through just about anything. Don’t miss it when it drops on Tuesday, Feb. 12 only on Prime Video.
What other docuseries can you watch on Prime Video?
If you’re looking for more compelling docuseries on Prime Video, there are plenty to choose from. There’s “Molly-Mae: Behind It All,” a deep dive into the life of influencer Molly-Mae Hague as she navigates motherhood, fame, and her relationship with Tommy Fury. Another fascinating watch is “Desperately Seeking Soulmate: Escaping Twin Flames Universe,” which unpacks the unsettling world of an online love cult and the extreme lengths followers went to in search of their “perfect” match. And if you’re in the mood for a more lighthearted look at young love, “Sweethearts” (dropping Thursday, Feb. 13) follows high school couples as they navigate the ups and downs of their final year before graduation. You can stream all these and more with a Prime Video subscription starting at $9 per month with ads.
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