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Season 1 – Shrill

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Annie is a full-figured woman who wants to change her life, but not her body; she is trying to start her career while juggling bad boyfriends, a sick parent and a perfectionist boss.
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Shrill — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Sharp social commentary and a star-making performance from Aidy Bryant help Shrill overcome its familiar comedic sensibilities to create a show that proves self-acceptance isn't one size fits all.

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Craig Mathieson The Age (Australia) Mar 3
4/5
This terrific 2019 comedy series – which can be warm and funny, astute and stinging – definitely deserves the second chance of a Netflix signal boost. Go to Full Review Mackenzie MacDade Bitch Media 10/26/2021
Annie's story is fresh and even revolutionary - but Shrill leans into tired, tired ways of only paying lip service towards being "inclusive." Go to Full Review Anna Leszkiewicz New Statesman 12/05/2019
Both [Aidy] Bryant and [Lolly] Adefope are skilful comic actors, offering quiet charisma and playful but grounded performances. Go to Full Review Charlotte Harrison Charlotte Sometimes Goes to the Movies 06/01/2021
This wonderful show explores love, friendship, family and self-image so brilliantly. Go to Full Review Cecilia Ford Women's Voices for Change 01/08/2020
I hope there will be a season two, because I'd like to see a more nuanced look at her romance with Ryan. Go to Full Review Euan Ferguson Observer (UK) 12/23/2019
It's zinging, fast, sweet and seriously funny, no characters drawn with anything less than depth. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Stephen C @bob25009 Jun 28 6 funny episodes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Veronica T @RT80964201 11/25/2024 Such a brilliant show in both writing and Aidy's performance. See more Jessica Z @RT20498257 12/13/2023 Aidy Bryant is fantastic and I loved seeing her character arc over the 3 seasons. I wish it hadn't been canceled so we could have completed it by having a 4th season where she has really come into her own and is in a more healthy relationship with herself, others. P.S. I loved her love interest in this season!!!). See more 09/17/2021 Love it. It was really funny See more 06/06/2021 It was really funny, very different to what I was used to. Give it a try! You'll lol more than a few times! See more 05/08/2021 I felt like this show missed the mark by portraying itself as a representation of Lindy West's Shrill. For anyone who has listened to West, she embraces the stereotype of "shrill": she is bold, outspoken, and unapologetic. That is simply not the energy that Bryant gives off, who comes across as much more mild and soft-spoken. I think the show should have just marketed itself as a young woman trying to make her way in Portland and figure out who she is and what she wants, in defiance of what the world puts on her. But it's not West's personality or energy – Bryant is simply not "shrill", for better or worse. See more Read all reviews
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Aidy Bryant

Annie

Lolly Adefope

Fran

Luka Jones

Ryan

Ian Owens

Amadi

John Cameron Mitchell

Gabe

Lorne Michaels

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Mar 15, 2019 Annie When the morning-after pill fails and aspiring journalist Annie winds up pregnant, she weights the pros and cons of having a child with her hook-up buddy; the decision-making process forces Annie to figure out who she is and what she wants from life. Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 15, 2019 Date Annie is writing her first article, going on her first date with Ryan and -- finally -- asking more from the people in her life than she has before; things are looking up, until an internet troll appears and tries to drag her self-esteem back down. Details Episode 3 Aired Mar 15, 2019 Pencil Annie isn't going to let her troll ruin all the success she has had recently, so she invites Ryan to a work event -- excited to introduce her boyfriend into her life. Details Episode 4 Aired Mar 15, 2019 Pool Annie and Fran attend the Fat Babe Pool Party; Annie is so empowered by the experience and so furious with her boss that she posts a body-positive article to the paper's website that explains exactly what it's like to be a fat woman in today's world. Details Episode 5 Aired Mar 15, 2019 Article While Annie deals with the fallout from her "Hello, I'm Fat" article with Gabe and her troll, Ryan guides Bonkers through an accidental mushroom trip. Details Episode 6 Aired Mar 15, 2019 Troll Annie has been putting herself out there more than ever, and her life is becoming a tornado of both good and bad; she is forced to confront her boyfriend, her boss, her roommate and even her troll. Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Lorne Michaels, Elizabeth Banks, Ali Rushfield, Andrew Singer, Max Handelman
Network
Hulu
Rating
TV-MA (L)
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Mar 15, 2019