TV series

The Letdown

2016–2019 · 2 seasons

A wry, honest look at new motherhood that balances awkward laughs with quiet exhaustion and unexpected tenderness.

Overview: Audrey is determined not to be defined by motherhood. In theory, this seems fairly easy. In practice, her career-focused husband, self-obsessed mother & fancy-free best friend, make it damn near impossible.
How it feels: Satirical, melancholic, warm and cynical. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Parenthood, identity, friendship, isolation
Content: Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.
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Tone: satiricalstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: parenthood
identity
friendship
isolation
class
Places: big city
suburbs
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex mild