‘Too Much,' Plus 7 Things on TV this Week
Fresh starts.
For many millennial women, despite the fact that the finale of 'Girls' aired in 2017, it's never been too far out of the cultural zeitgeist. But now there will be fresh characters, plots and content to analyze with Lena Dunham's new show, 'Too Much.' The story follows Jessica (Megan Stalter), who, fresh off a breakup, moves to London for a new job and ends up falling for Felix (Will Sharpe), an indie musician who has seemingly countless red flags (I am having Adam flashbacks). The story is loosely based on Dunham's real life — after working in Britain and meeting her now-husband, Luis Felber, there, she said she wanted to examine American expats' fantasy of London versus the actual experience. All 10 episodes will be released at once. Streaming Thursday on Netflix.
The real-life sisters Kat Sadler and Lizzie Davidson created a British sitcom in which they star as … sisters. The first season of 'Such Brave Girls' tells the story of a mother, Deb (Louise Brealey), and her two daughters, Josie (Sadler) and Billie (Davidson), who navigate life after their father (Deb's husband) leaves. In the second season, coming out this week, no topic is off limits — depression, medication, sex and affairs are all on the table. Streaming Monday on Hulu.
Does he love me? Does he love me not?
After a two-year hiatus, 'Bachelor in Paradise' is back this week. The show features former contestants who head to a beach, this time in Costa Rica, for a second (or third, or fourth) chance at love. This season, the contestants from 'The Golden Bachelor' franchise are also joining, but it's unclear if there will be intergenerational dating. Jesse Palmer will serve as host, Wells Adams is returning as the bartender and for a new addition, the former 'Bachelorette' Hannah Brown is taking on a role entitled 'paradise relations,' in which she will help with rose ceremonies. Monday at 8 p.m. on ABC and streaming the next day on Hulu.
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