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It Gets Worse: British Sitcom Finds Balance
A British-Canadian sitcom about 20-somethings navigating love, friendship and privilege gets wittier than expected.
In brief
A British-Canadian sitcom about 20-somethings navigating love, friendship and privilege gets wittier than expected. The British-Canadian sitcom It Gets Worse explores 20-somethings' struggles with love, friendship and privilege through sharp humor and relatable drama. Originally reported by AV Club.
First Episode Setup
Ethan, a privileged gay man, wants 10 years of carefree life without worries.
“All I wanted was to live in a shit flat with my two best friends, and get drunk every night, and make memories that would make a lifetime, and just have, I don’t know, 10 years of my life where I wouldn’t have to worry about anything”
Therapist Misunderstanding
Ethan mistakes a therapist for free minutes before their scheduled hook-up.
“Yes, that’s too much to ask”
Friend Tensions
Ethan’s friends Abi and Sam are fed up with his laziness and entitlement.
“Ethan procrastinates on patching up a hole in his bedroom wall and endangers their security deposit”
Abi’s Relationship
Abi prefers moving in with her boring boyfriend Tom over staying with friends.
“Abi would rather pursue a stable arrangement by moving in with her boring, libido-less boyfriend Tom”
Ethan’s Character
Ethan is self-obsessed but insecure, with a life of privilege.
“Ethan lives one of the easiest lives in recorded human history”
Season Progression
Subsequent episodes give equal spotlight to Abi and Sam, with Ethan’s storylines developing.
“The second half of the season gives all three roughly equal attention”
Season Ending
The season ends with setup for a sequel testing characters’ neuroses.
“For the series, at least, change feels within reach”
The essence
The British-Canadian sitcom It Gets Worse explores 20-somethings' struggles with love, friendship and privilege through sharp humor and relatable drama.
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