Too Much

I didn't research any of the actors/producers/writers/creators before watching. Not too long into the first episode, I immediately clocked Lena Dunham's touch. If you've seen Dunham's "Girls" (HBO) you will get immediate Hannah energy from the main character. From what I've seen so far, a lot of the situations Jessica herself into are very similar to Hannah from Girls. BUT, it does not have quite the same wit and bite as the dialogue in Girls. Girls felt messier without TRYING to be. Jessica is just a tinge over the top to where it's borderline unbelievable that anyone is friends with her or wants to be with her. Lena's previous characters, like Hannah Horvath, were more fleshed out. They are trying TOO HARD to make Jessica a "mess".

Overall, a good storyline and premise but there are so many unfortunate issues with everything.

1. The way the lead female has been written as an insufferable, overly dramatic, whiny "quirky" girl is frustrating to say the least. It unfortunately leans into so many damaging stereotypes of women.

2. Costumes for lead female - what were they thinking?? Not justice for her at all.

3. Generally not the lived experience of "chubby" girls. I hate that it insinuates this is the lived experience of a confident woman who feels sexy and pulls men instantly. This is NOT the experience for 99% of larger women, and it's ridiculous to suggest so. I am so glad there is space for stories like this, where larger women get the man & enjoy sex and are confident in themselves. But I think this is overdone and almost offensive.

4. The script. Just frustrating and annoying. Tries too hard to be whimsical, quirky and candid but again, comes across as trying to hard and it's so obvious.

Nope, just not it. Could not get in to the main character. I find her too be very egoistic, way too dramatic and very self-centred.

As a European it is way too much American exaggerated drama about feelings and making it all about you.

First episode started out strong but just didn't get picked up after. The obsessive part with the ex wavering on way too long during the season. With in the end kind of soft boring ending.

Did like a lot of the acting and the different characters, but the script can use a little less of the almost hateful main character.

Definitely way "too much". Would I recommend, no. Would I watch again, no. Would I wish for my time back, YES!

After watching the entire series, I realized it felt like a social commentary on our individualistic and narcissistic culture. It made me sad, and I think it was supposed to make me laugh. It felt like everybody was so egotistical in this series there was not one redeeming character, including the protagonist. I wanted to like her a little more, but I just couldn't. She just kept sabotaging herself. Also, this series felt like it lacked a really good, strong plot sometimes it felt quite boring and like they were stretching the series for more episodes. I gave it a higher score because I loved all of the actors performances. It was nice to see Lena again, and I know she created this. I would say this had a beautiful moments and very disturbing moments, but I'm not going to be recommending it overall.

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.