Shrill

A warm, funny, and sharply observed look at self-acceptance, with relatable struggles and a lot of heart.

Created by

Aidy Bryant, Alexandra Rushfield

Genres

Comedy, Drama

Starring

Aidy Bryant, Lolly Adefope, Luka Jones

Overview

Annie Easton is a fat young woman who wants to change her life — but not her body. She struggles to make it as a journalist while juggling bad boyfriends, sick parents, and a perfectionist boss, while the world around her deems her unsatisfactory due to her weight. Then, she realizes that she is just as good as anyone else and acts on it.

How it feels

Warm, satirical, earnest and light. Brisk and easy to follow.

About

Identity, coming-of-age, family, friendship

Content

Strong language. Mild sexual content. No violence or gore.

Note

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

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