Lena Dunham describes her new Netflix series Too Much as a ‘love letter to London'
Too Much follows Jessica, portrayed by Stalter, a New York workaholic in her mid-30s who relocates to London after a painful break-up.
There, she meets Felix, played by Sharpe, with whom she shares an unexpected connection.
The series traces their evolving relationship and poses the fateful question: Do Americans and Brits really speak the same language?
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