Is Netflix’s New No. 1 Hit, ‘The Rip,’ Worth Watching? - Forbes
Google News • 1/17/2026 – 1/18/2026
Summary
Netflix's new hit, "The Rip," has garnered attention, with critics comparing the dynamic between Ben Affleck and Matt Damon to "watching your mom and dad fight." Reviews from Rotten Tomatoes are also being discussed in relation to the film. Additionally, the cast features many familiar faces, and there is an explanation available regarding the film's ending, including details about a traitor and the fate of the money.
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
48d
Age
1
Sources
from cluster
1133
Hours Since Seen
Final Score0/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusArchived
Recency Multiplier0% (0.5^1133/48)
Hero EligibleNo
Score is 0 because recency decay (0.5^1133/48 = 0.000000) reduced it below 0.5
Score BreakdownRisk 50
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 48 days - proven survivor
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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