Pretend It's A City May 2026

Finally binged and I’ve never felt more seen by someone who would probably hate me. Fran Lebowitz is the prickly, book-collecting, technology-hating legend we all need right now. Between her dry wit and Martin Scorsese’s non-stop laughing, it’s basically a seven-episode love letter to the art of complaining.

"There is no such thing as inner peace. There is only nervousness and death." — Fran Lebowitz

It’s often described as a "love letter to New York" from a critical, humorous perspective. Pretend It's a City

The title comes from Fran's habit of yelling "Pretend it's a city!" at tourists blocking the sidewalk.

Pov: You found your new personality and it’s a 70-year-old New York writer who doesn't own a cell phone. 📚🧥 Scorsese's laugh is the only therapy I need. 🎥😂 Finally binged and I’ve never felt more seen

#PretendItsACity #FranLebowitz #MartinScorsese #NYC #NetflixWatchlist Option 2: The "Fran Quote" (Twitter/X or Threads)

Me after watching one episode of Pretend It’s a City : "Move! Pretend it's a city!" 🚶‍♂️💨 "There is no such thing as inner peace

Watching is like sitting at a bar with your smartest, most annoyed friend while Martin Scorsese laughs in the background. A 10/10 masterclass in having opinions on everything and apologies for no one. 🗽✨ #PretendItsACity #FranLebowitz Option 3: Short & Punchy (TikTok/Reel Text) On-screen text ideas: