Lena Dunham’s latest series won’t be returning for a second season, despite strong reviews and a passionate queer fanbase. A source close to the production said Dunham felt the story was “complete” after one season. The show premiered in July and briefly made it into the Netflix global top 10, but dropped a week later, making it to the top 10 list in 27 countries.
still, excessively It made a memorable impact thanks to Megan Stalter’s chaotic and heartfelt performance as Jessica.
A series about messy love, big emotions, and even bigger red flags
excessively Stalter plays Jessica, a New York workaholic reeling from a devastating breakup and the emotional awakening she left behind. After burning too many bridges in Manhattan, she flees to London to reinvent the Bronte style. Alone, dramatically, in a brand new country.
Enter Felix (Will Sharp). It’s a fascinating and complex parade of red flags. It’s impossible to ignore their connection…even though it should be ignored.
The cast also includes Richard E. Grant, Stephen Fry, Janica Bravo, Andrew Rannells, Rhea Perlman, Rita Wilson, Leo Reich, Adwoa Aboah, Dean-Charles Chapman, and Emily Ratajkowski, and it’s basically every gay person’s dream dinner party.
Dunham co-created the series with her husband Louis Felber, whose band Atahualpa provided original music. The series was produced by Working Title Television and Dunham’s Good Things Going banner.
And even though the show ended, Dunham remains in business with Netflix through an overall deal he signed earlier this year.
Stalter has spoken openly about queer identity and mental health. excessively Gave her a new playground for her honesty. Jessica’s portrayal of her. Messy, hopeful, self-destructive, and endearing, it resonated deeply with LGBTQ+ viewers who saw shadows of themselves in her spirals and breakthroughs. Although her character is straight in the series, there are a lot of weird side stories that keep us interested.
to be honest? sometimes one season teeth sufficient. Especially when it hits just right.
Source: Gayety – gayety.com
