Single Drunk Female

What I really admire about this series is it's ability to walk the fine line where you try to be funny, but you also try not to make fun of alcoholics and the disease of alcoholism. I think Single Drunk Female accomplishes this, which I think is very, very difficult to achieve. Some people are saying this isn't a comedy, but I think it definitely is. Then again, if you're expecting a comedy like "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" or "Girls5eva"...well, it's not that kind of comedy.

Sofia Black-De'Elia, a doppelganger for a young Rachel Weisz, does a great job in the lead role of Samantha. The pleasant treat/surprise is Ally Sheedy returning with her first significant gig in a long time in the role of Samantha's Mom. I thought she would just be mailing in the performance because, hey, she's Ally Sheedy, and she's more famous than all the other people on this show put together, so what does she care? It turns out, she cares a lot, and does a great job.

My only mild criticism of this show is the casting, which tries too hard to be very "woke", which I didn't think was necessary. Then again, I'm 60 years old, and I'm sure I'm not the target audience for this series.

I have two good reasons for giving this a shot. Sofia Black from The Mick and Ally Sheedy from The Breakfast Club. So far it's been way better than I expected, considering the constant stream of let-downs that come out of network tv these days.

I'll probably stick with it till mid season and hopefully it won't disappoint.

UPDATE: it is mid season point. Downgraded my rating to 6. My two good reasons are not enough for going further with this show. Too much resembling a modern day college campus (millennial stereotypes embraced to cringe point).

I wouldn't say she is a realistic alcoholic. Especially because she looks pretty all the time and they just talk about the sickness she has had. That's a difficult part for me to get over.

They do dig into some things that a person with alcohol addiction would have to do in recovery. So that is a plus for a network television show.

I think it is funny that people are saying this show is "woke". I don't really say that portion. It does have a diverse cast but I did not feel like that was shoved in your face. Unless you are really uncomfortable with some people existing in general but that's a you issue.

Watching the first few minutes I sensed something that was going to be rather dark and depressing wrapped up in a thin comedy shell.

But it soon shows it's appeal and maturity, balancing something that does have serious undertones but is delivered in a manner that whilst not funny, is amusing enough to smile at, without being dragged down in the mire of alcoholism.

Like it because it's something I can relate to right now and I need to watch shows like this. I've watched all the episodes that have aired so far( I think 3) and I'm liking it. I was looking at the mother the whole time and couldn't figure out who she is/ was and duh it's Ally Sheedy! Anyways yes it's cliche but i need this kind of thing atm..