Now that 2025 is officially here, you know what comes next: after every 'Happy New Year!' comes the inevitable question, "What are your resolutions?" And no, Taani, you can’t just say, “Survive another year of capitalism.” Around here, some folks are learning to crochet together their emotional baggage, while others are hoping to manifest a new partner… or at least someone who replies to their texts. Meanwhile, in the world of fiction, things get a lot more dramatic. We've decided to come up with resolutions for the characters we've loved, hated, or cringed at. They’ve got plenty to work on (spoiler alert: they’re a mess), but since they’re fictional, the usual rules don’t apply to them!

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Emily From Emily In Paris: Mixing Business and Pleasure? Get Rid of The Chef Girl

Resolution: Emily needs to stop mixing business with pleasure (lol, good luck). Also, finally learn how to say “I’m sorry” in fluent French without sounding sarcastic.
Likelihood of Success: Slim. Emily thrives on messy vibes.

Gi-Hun from The Squid Game: Seriously, No More Games

Resolution: Avoid all games, especially after the finale season, the ones involving suspicious playground equipment. Also, treat himself to an actual vacation.
Likelihood of Success: Fate clearly has other plans for this guy.

Eleven from Stranger Things: Eggo Overload, Chill Vibes

Resolution: Master small talk without freaking people out. And maybe adopt a less intense style of eating Eggo waffles.
Likelihood of Success: Possible, but let’s not hold our breath.

Dimple from Mismatched: Build Apps, Get Rishi Back

Resolution: Make a flawless app that won’t crash during presentations and maybe, just maybe, give Rishi another chance.
Likelihood of Success: High for the app. Low for texting first—she’s just too busy winning.

Joe from You: Delete Facebook, Delete Himself

Resolution: Stop stalking people… or at least switch to stalking fictional characters instead. Also, finally delete Facebook.
Likelihood of Success: As if! Joe’s resolution is as stable as his love life.

Michael Scott from The Office: Awkwardness Is My Brand

Resolution: Write a second book titled “Somehow I Manage… to Make Everything Awkward” and start a podcast where he only interviews himself.
Likelihood of Success: 110%. Michael’s chaos knows no bounds.

Andrea Sachs from Devil Wears Prada: Dry Cleaning Is Beneath Me

Resolution: Never agree to pick up someone’s dry cleaning again… even if it’s for your editor.
Likelihood of Success: High. Andy’s way past the coffee-and-dry-cleaning phase.

Fleabag from Fleabag: From Hot Mess to High Income

Resolution: Stop catastrophizing every interaction, but also start charging for her chaotic wisdom. Therapy ain’t cheap.
Likelihood of Success: Self-sabotage is her middle name, so let’s see.

Kitty from Xo, Kitty: Love Is Her Extra Credit

Resolution: Focus on herself, her studies, and… oh wait, look! Another crush. Whoops.
Likelihood of Success: Zero. Kitty is literally Cupid with Wi-Fi.

Stree from Stree: Haunting With a Feminist Twist

Resolution: Expand her haunting repertoire to include sarcastic commentary on patriarchy. Also, learn to visit Vicky more (she’s ghosting too literally).
Likelihood of Success: Terrifyingly plausible. Watch out, misogynists.

Paul Atreides from Dune: Sand Is the Enemy

Resolution: To figure out if sand in every crevice is a lifestyle choice he’s ready to commit to at Arrakis. And maybe finally laugh at a joke.
Likelihood of Success: Sand? Yes. Jokes? Not happening.

Bella Chowdhary from Call Me Bae: Extra and Proud

Resolution: Never let anyone catch her without her signature oversized sunglasses and three-step skincare routine. Start a podcast for sure. Also, cut down on subtle flexes (we would say not).
Likelihood of Success: Bella’s already nailing this.

Glinda from Wicked: Good Witch, More Sass

Resolution: Start a YouTube channel titled “Goodness Tips with Glinda” and maybe finally tell Elphaba she misses her.
Likelihood of Success: Branding? Easy. Feelings? Glinda’s still dodging those.

Tashi Duncan from Challengers: Leave The Twink Drama

Resolution: Balance being a sports prodigy and a romantic enigma without breaking a sweat (or someone’s heart). Finally time to say goodbye to the twinks.
Likelihood of Success: Doubtful. The drama just won’t quit.

New Year, new me for our favorite fictional characters. What’s your resolution? Probably something less intense… or maybe not? Cheers to a year of binge-watching their questionable life choices!

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