‘Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist’: Are You Rooting for Max, Simon or Both? (POLL)
The first season of Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist was filled with music, heart, laughter, tears, and, of course, a love triangle. And just like Zoey’s (Jane Levy) choice wasn’t clear at the end of the finale — she understandably had much more important things to focus on, like her family — it may not be so easy for fans to declare a “team.”
Max (Skylar Astin) is the best friend whose pining for Zoey was no longer a secret once she began to hear and see people singing “heart songs.” He did, however, declare his feelings with a flash mob, only for her not to realize at first that she wasn’t the only one seeing the musical number. After that, she clued him in on her new “power,” and the two remained platonic to preserve their friendship.
But in the finale, she saw a different side of him — one she liked — as he admitted he liked taking on a managerial role at work and didn’t want to return to his old job. She kissed him, but they were interrupted by Howie calling to tell Zoey it was time to say goodbye to her father. The conversation about what the kiss means was postponed, for now.
Meanwhile. Simon (John Clarence Stewart) is the office crush, whose engagement (party) went up in flames as he and Zoey grew closer and closer, which all started when they bonded over losing their fathers. Eventually, he and his fiancée ended their relationship, and in the finale, he admitted he was jealous after seeing Zoey and Max together.
And it was Max who called Simon to let him know about Mitch (Peter Gallagher). Simon then showed up at Zoey’s with plans to leave a lasagna on the porch and promised to return her favor from earlier in the season with a “grief trunk.”
Neither man is coming across as the wrong choice, and Zoey is clearly torn between the two. In her final conversation with her father, she tells him that Simon likes her, but she did hook up with her best friend. And that love triangle was present during the season’s final number (“American Pie”) as both were there for her after her father’s funeral.
What happens next in a potential second season is anyone’s guess. Will it be a full-blown love triangle? Will Zoey try to stay single while she deals with her grief over losing her father but share moments with both men? Will either Max or Simon get another love interest? One thing’s for sure: both men are important to Zoey and will continue to have a role to play in her life.
But who are you rooting for? Max? Simon? Both? Vote in the poll below.
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#Team Max! all the way
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I am not saying it because he is hot which he is but he shows real care for Zoey.
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I think long term that Max is the better choice. Its the Falling in love/Realizing you're in love with your best friend trope. And your spouse should be your best friend
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Yes. Also, I like the actor that plays Simon, but he kissed Zoey when he was still engaged. That turned me off from him a bit.
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Team Max!
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Team Max all the way!!!
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Team Max!!
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TEAM MAX!!!💞💞💞
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TEAM MAX ALL THE WAY! 🙏🙌
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Max!!😍
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Team Max
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Max
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Always team Max. But Simon did make it a harder choice towards the end of the season.
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Team Max 24/7!
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Team Max
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Simon
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Team Max all the way.
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Max only!! Max is always there both good and bad and yes, your significant other should be your best friend. Simon's cheating is a character trait I can't get on board with. Plus, I melt everytime Max sings!
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#TeamMax
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team Simon
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I couldn't vote...there was not a "NEITHER" choice!!!
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It is your opinian so stand by it a lot of people may be against it but i support your choice even if it is different than mine.
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SHUT UP SIMON IS HOTTT AND IM TEAM SIMON ALL THE WAY
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The poll above is rigged. I clicked Simon but it said I clicked Max. I tried to revote or tell it what happened, an I couldn't.
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Team Simon through and through! Simon is so kind and he really understands and wants Zoey, and he wants the best for everybody. Max only seems to like Zoey in the moments she does what he wants her to.
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SIMON, the chemistry between them is palpable. Max is a great friend and always will be but he's boring and not to mention insensitive towards Zoey's feelings to the point where he seems rude at times. Simon and Zoey are able to dig down and really explore those raw emotions together and manage to really connect on a deeper level.
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Thankyou! Simon is so much the better choice and Max really gets offended way too quickly.
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Team Max!
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It's tough but i vote for Max.
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#TEAMLOVETRIANGLE
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Team Simon!!
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Team Mo!
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Mo is gay um.. it would be cute though but this is about Max or Simon.
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What about a new guy??! Boots On the ground!
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