More than 10 years after changing the face of how women are depicted on TV in her hit series Girls, Lena Dunham is back with a new series — although this time she’s spending far more time behind the camera than in front of it. As the writer / actress has become known for, Lena Dunham’s new Netflix series Too Much — set for release next week, on July 10th — is loosely based on her own experiences. Here’s what you need to know:
What’s the Plot?
Set in London, the series charts a thirty-something New Yorker’s recent move following a tough breakup as she sets out to start afresh somewhere new. While the city itself isn’t exactly what she had imagined, she soon meets (and subsequently falls for) Felix — a laid-back musician who is workaholic, over-thinker Jessica’s anthesis.
Spanning 10 episodes, the show charts Jessica (played by Megan Statler of Hacks fame) and Felix’s (played by The White Lotus’ Will Sharpe) courtship, which is anything but straightforward. Both want to make it work, but find themselves burdened and held back by the past in ways it’s not clear whether they’ll be able to reconcile. Ultimately, the show is a refreshing real depiction of falling in love, and fans of Girls will find Dunham’s familiar deftness in social critique a comfort, despite the show’s many ups and downs.
Who’s in the Cast?
Outside of protagonists Jessica (Megan Statler) and Felix (Will Sharpe), the show features some big namers. Fleabag’s ‘Hot Priest’ (Andrew Scott) makes a welcome appearance, alongside Jessica Alba, Emily Ratajkowski, Richard E. Grant, Stephen Fry, Rhea Perlman, Kit Harington, Andrew Rannells, Jennifer Saunders, and Marnie’s mother from Girls, Rita Wilson. Michael Zegen stars as Jessica’s ex, and Dunham herself does make an appearance in front of the camera, but you’ll have to wait and see how that plays out.
Watch the Trailer:
