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It’s a Miracle Anyone Stays in Love

Fingernails, now on Apple TV+, is a mischievous brainteaser that challenges our preconceived notions of commitment.
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In the world of the new movie , any two people who believe they have fallen in love can take a test to prove it. It’s simple enough: Each partner must rip out a fingernail, wait a few minutes for a microwavelike contraption to inspect it, and voilà! A result. A 100 percent score means a perfect match—and peace of mind. Fifty percent indicates that only one person is in love. And zero? Well, you know.

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