For He Who Has Lost His Marbles...

Dear Macbeth,

Since you have killed all of your friends by  now and your wife has gone crazy, I figured that you would have quite a lot of time on your hands.  That said, I decided to get you a subscription to Netflix to help fill up your time.  I even took the liberty of putting together a list of recommendations to help get you started!  Happy binge-watching!


1.  That's So Raven

This show is so you!  It is described as an "American supernatural teen sitcom television series," and I know how much you value the supernatural! The main character, Raven Baxter (played by Raven Symone), is psychic and has visions about parts of future events.  She only sees small fragments of what may happen, and often misinterprets their meanings, so she does what you do best, meddle with the future.  Her attempts to change these events tend to only make them happen or make them worse.  Unlike you, however, she doesn't end up killing anyone or with a wife who "allegedly" kills herself.  I figured that you could really relate to this one because of the stake you put in the prophecies and your obsession with making them come true.  Raven's life is like a comical and light version of yours!  I think that if you watched it, it would comfort you to know that you are not the only one who believes in the supernatural.

2. Revenge                                                                                          

This is literally my favorite show!  It embodies all things Macbeth!  There's some corruption, fake identities, murder, struggle for power, super intense women, and, of course, revenge. Revenge is about Emily Thorne (played by Emily Van Camp), the new, sophisticated girl in the Hamptons who breaks into the exclusive social circle of Grayson Global CEO Conrad Grayson and his socialite wife Victoria.  But plot twist: Emily Thorne is actually Amanda Clark, the daughter of former Grayson Global employee David Clark who was falsely accused of channeling money to a terrorist organization responsible for the downing of a commercial airliner (literal appearance vs. reality, anyone???).  She is now determined to seek vengeance for her father's life.  Macbeth, I think that you and your girl Lady can really relate to the Graysons.  Now, I know you're thinking, "Why on Earth would I want to watch a show about an outsider taking down the power house?"  Well, Macbeth that is because I think it can help you with strategy.  You are all about taking preventative measures to secure your power, and that is just what the Graysons do.  They are experts at eliminating possible threats while appearing innocent.  They cover their footsteps like nobody's business.  When Emily (Macduff, maybe?) makes a move, there is always a counter.  Your addiction to this show (trust me it's going to happen) will truly demonstrate your thirst for power and social status.  

3. Star Wars

As you continue with your downward spiral of insanity, I figured it would be comforting for you to know that there are others like you! They were made in a weird order (4-6, then 1-3), but I suggest that you watch them 1-6, so that you can better relate to the downfall of Anakin Skywalker (spoiler alert: he becomes Darth Vader).  Star Wars has some supernatural elements to entertain you!  The Jedi are always encouraged to "use the force," is the force actually doing the work or is it just a mind trick?  Anikan is manipulated by the Chancellor to join the dark side after having a vision of his beloved wife dying in labor, and then kills his mentor and good friend Obi-Won.  From there, there was no going back as he went on to become enemy #1.  Homeboy just wanted to step up and save his family, right?  The path to power is very alluring and can be destructive when abused.  You would likely sympathize with Anakin/Darth Vader (some major appearance vs. reality) and place blame for his downfall and life of evil and murder on the supernatural and manipulation.  Maybe seeing this will make you grow a conscience before it's too late?  If you still aren't sold on this, then you should know that the movies involve light sabers and the cutest little droid ever.  Enough said. 

4. Dance Moms

Now before you have a hissy fit over why the heck fire you would watch a reality TV show about little girls dancing and their moms fighting, let me explain.  Sometimes, you just need a nice dose of reality TV to make you feel better about yourself.  Dance Moms is a reality TV series set in Pittsburgh at the Abby Lee Dance Company.  It follows the elite junior competition team's season filled with tears, rumors, and helicopter moms.  I think that you will get a kick out of Abby Lee, the studio owner and dance teacher, because you have a thing for incredibly aggressive, insulting, and manipulative women.  The moms repeatedly refer to her as "manly" and "manless" because of her appearance and aggressive nature, something I'm sure you have witnessed in your own life (aka Lady Macbeth).  She puts enormous pressure on the girls to win, win, win, and stop at nothing to do so. One of her common phrases is "Save your tears for your pillow."  You have also been influenced by outside forces to win at all costs and maintain that competitive edge.  By watching this show, you would reveal your desire for drama and your new-found emphasis on aggression.