For fans of reality TV, a new series has entered the world of streaming services. \u201cNeighbors,\u201d an American television series, was released on Feb. 13.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Directed by Harrison Fishman and Dylan Redford, \u201cNeighbors\u201d aims to bring out the world\u2019s craziness by showcasing real-life conflicts over mundane topics between various neighbors and neighborhoods.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n At the moment, only six episodes are released. Most episodes in the series are structured neatly, revolving around a disagreement between two neighbors, such as property lines, privacy rights, landscaping and animals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In episode six, San Diego resident Danny wishes to wear only a Speedo, but his neighbors don\u2019t approve.<\/span><\/p>\n In just 30 minutes, viewers feel as if they are immersed in this conflict, largely due to A24\u2019s cinematic production.<\/span><\/p>\n What makes \u201cNeighbors\u201d stand out among other reality TV docuseries is the layout of each conflict.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Instead of presenting each neighbor as the hero or villain, \u201cNeighbors\u201d structures every conflict in a way that presents viewers with their own conflict: choosing who to side with.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Backstories of both neighbors are presented along with their current perspective on the situation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Each episode ends with a mediation, but whether it is successful varies. In some cases, one person comes out as a winner, yet at other times, it ends in an unresolved conflict.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The steak sauce to the neighborly beef is the personalities of each neighbor involved.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n From former male strippers and OnlyFans assistants to conspiracy theorists, each person featured in every episode makes viewers question how these people were selected.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Rather than having a traditional casting call, individuals with an ongoing dispute are encouraged to contact A24, as revealed on the \u201cNeighbors\u201d <\/span>Instagram<\/span><\/a> account.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n There\u2019s no clear winner or loser with disputes. Instead, it\u2019s a mess of stories that escalated from a small, insignificant thing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Living near someone can be both a gift and a curse, regardless of it being next door, like in \u201cNeighbors,\u201d or roommates in a dorm at NIU.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If you and your roommate are facing conflict over something, reach out to your community advisor and let them know. The last thing that you would want is a casting call from \u201cNeighbors.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n