From Nerd to Narco Kingpin: How "How to Sell Drugs Online (Fast)" Makes Drug Dealing Hilariously Unrealistic (But Totally Binge-Worthy)
Let's face it, the last person you'd expect to become a darknet drug lord is your friendly neighborhood high schooler. Unless, of course, that high schooler happens to be a lovelorn coding whiz with a serious chip on his shoulder. That's the delightfully absurd premise of the German Netflix series How to Sell Drugs Online (Fast), loosely based on a (crazy, but true) story.
From Dumped to Dope: Moritz's Sticky Situation
Our protagonist, Moritz Zimmermann, is about as cool as a participation trophy. Think pocket protector, not power broker. But when his girlfriend Lisa dumps him for a cooler dude, Moritz decides drastic measures are needed. Enter his genius plan: to win Lisa back by becoming the biggest drug dealer in Europe (no pressure).
Here's where the show's brilliance kicks in. Moritz, with the coding skills of a Silicon Valley exec and the street smarts of a lost puppy, launches MyDrugs, a darknet marketplace for illicit substances. Think eBay for ecstasy. What follows is a hilarious spiral of accidental success, bumbling business deals, and enough teenage angst to fuel a power ballad.
MyDrugs: From Mom's Basement to Global Syndicate (with some hilarious hiccups)
MyDrugs explodes in popularity, thanks to Moritz's coding prowess and a healthy dose of dumb luck. He's like a millennial Walter White, only fueled by pizza and hurt feelings. The show masterfully blends the absurdity of the situation with the genuine dangers of the drug trade. We see Moritz grapple with unscrupulous gangsters, paranoid customers, and the ever-present threat of getting busted by his mom.
But here's the kicker: How to Sell Drugs Online (Fast) is not a pro-drug PSA. In fact, it does a fantastic job of highlighting the dark underbelly of the drug world. The consequences of Moritz's actions are real, and often hilarious. Just because something is funny doesn't mean it's not serious.
So Should You Binge-Watch This Show?
Absolutely! How to Sell Drugs Online (Fast) is a wild ride that will have you laughing out loud one minute and clenching your fists the next. It's a quirky coming-of-age story wrapped in a dark comedy, all served with a generous helping of German techno.
Just remember, kids: don't try this at home. Unless you're a coding genius with a way with words (and a serious grudge to settle). Then maybe give it a shot. But seriously, don't.
