Shrill -

Premise:
“Shrill” is a comedy-drama that follows the life of Annie Easton, a plus-sized young woman navigating her career, love life, and relationship with her body in a society that often devalues her because of her size. Annie works as a journalist in Portland, Oregon, and finds herself juggling the complexities of modern life, including an unreliable boyfriend, a perfectionist boss, and a judgmental mother.

Main Characters:

Annie Easton (Aidy Bryant) – The main protagonist, a body-positive young woman trying to gain control of her life and career.
Fran (Lolly Adefope) – Annie’s supportive and outspoken best friend and roommate.
Gabe Parrish (John Cameron Mitchell) – Annie’s boss, the editor of the online publication where she works, who is critical but has a soft spot for her.
Vera (Julia Sweeney) – Annie’s well-meaning but often insensitive mother.

Themes:
The series tackles issues like body positivity, self-acceptance, feminism, and the complexities of modern relationships. It also delves into the challenges and stereotypes plus-sized individuals face in various facets of life, including the workplace and dating scene.

Critical Consensus & Rating:
4/5. The series has been praised for its wit, strong performances, and its nuanced treatment of the issues it tackles, particularly body positivity and self-empowerment. However, some critics feel the narrative sometimes falls into the realm of cliché and predictability.

TV Parental Guidelines Rating:
The show has a TV-MA rating due to its adult themes, language, and sexual content.

Broadcast Details:
“Shrill” originally aired on Hulu from 2019 to 2021.

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