The Starter Wife

A breezy, witty look at reinvention after divorce, mixing Hollywood satire with warm, relatable moments.

Created by

Josann McGibbon, Sara Parriott

Genres

Comedy, Drama

Starring

Debra Messing, Judy Davis, Chris Diamantopoulos

Overview

The events of one woman's life following her divorce after years of marriage to a Hollywood studio executive. Based on the best-selling novel by Gigi Levangie Grazer.

How it feels

Satirical, warm, light and melancholic. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Identity, betrayal, class, friendship

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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