Too Much

I was waiting for this, hoping it would be as fresh as Girls used to be, but instead, it's surprisingly boring, dreadfully boring.

Surprisingly unfunny or trying too hard to be funny.

Those office characters-we've see them in every Netflix show that has an office.

There's nothing fresh about the show.

The Girls had such brilliant dialogue that if you missed any part of it, you were losing something; here, the conversations mean nothing to the viewer-they're empty, just private babble that makes you feel like you're wasting your time watching it.

Oh, and the main character feels like an extension of her character from Hacks - is that intentional?

Went to check reviews before starting the show and was surprised how low they were! Was expecting a boring dud. I think it's funny and yeah the characters are cringey in a way that makes me laugh because a lot of times it's a super heightened version of a way I too am cringey. I found the girls in Girls cringey and unfortunately relatable and I find Jess to give me that same thing but for a different period of my life - otherwise it feels like a fresh new show that doesn't rly need to be compared to Girls. I don't know if people were expecting something more like Girls but I love a sweet romcom between these archetypes and that's what it's giving me.

The biggest issue for me was the main character. She comes across as incredibly over-the-top and grating. It's frustrating that the "big girl" trope still leans so heavily on being loud, overly dramatic, and supposedly funny, while also trying to present her as someone the audience should root for romantically. Her personality was exhausting, and it had nothing to do with her appearance (though the heavy rouge didn't help).

Felix, on the other hand, was a standout. He was kind, grounded, and genuinely likable. Frankly, she didn't treat him well, and he deserved better. I really wanted to enjoy this show because I was a fan of Girls but the writing just didn't land for me this time.

I'm only 3 episodes in, this is not a show to binge while scrolling. So far I love it. In between the chaotic, comedic pieces are moments of sweetness and honesty. And don't write Jessica off! Yes, she comes off as a lot, but she is smart, confident, and changing her own life! Megan Stalter is fantastic (a little close to her role in Hacks but i still have episodes to go).

Can definitely see Lena Dunham's voice in this but I wouldn't compare it to Girls. These characters are at a completely different stage in their lives.

Very disappointed to see the early negative reviews and really hope this show reaches the right audience.

There are good moments because of Will Sharpe and Megan Stalter but I feel like the scripts needed another pass. Also Andrew Scott's cameo is not great - his accent eventually arrives at a Jamie Dornan type dialect. Good to see Rhea Perlman as Grandmother and Rita Wilson as the mum. I like that it's a bit different and weird and seemingly sort of biopic for Lena Dunham. Just feel like the script needed an editor who could say no or be ruthless and cut out flabby stuff. I don't mind the series. It's always good to see Will Sharpe in a production and his character gets more interesting as we meet his mother and sister. Anyhow, worth a try.