MISMATCHED

A Rom-Com Series You Shouldn't Miss

- By Yashmitha Sritheran

If you're a die-hard fan of rom-com series, let me introduce you to a gem that might have slipped under your radar. Even though Mismatched first released on Netflix in 2020, I only stumbled upon it a few days ago, and I'm completely in love! It's got drama, romance, humor, and heart, all wrapped in a youthful, desi setting that feels both familiar and fresh.

Let's break it down for you.

The series follows the journey of two very different people, Dimple and Rishi. Dimple is a smart, introverted, tech-savvy girl whose main focus in life is to become a successful app developer. She's not here for boys, makeup, or marriage, just code and career. On the flip side, there’s Rishi, an old-school romantic, the kind of guy who still believes in arranged marriages and happily-ever-afters. While Dimple wants independence, Rishi wants commitment.

Their worlds clash when their families pair them together at a summer coding camp in Jaipur. That's where things begin to get... well, “mismatched.”

Rishi, a kindhearted and respectful teenager, agrees to his grandmother's wish to meet his future bride through an arranged setting. He sees Dimple's picture on a matrimonial site and is instantly intrigued. Determined to get to know her better, he joins the same coding program as Dimple, with no clue that she has absolutely no idea about this plan.