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Too Much: A Fresh Take on Love and Life Across the Pond
LondonThu Jul 10 2025
Overview Too Much, a new series on Netflix, follows Jessica, a woman in her early 30s, as she moves from New York to London after a tough breakup. The show starts with a humorous line about how Americans and Brits see each other.
Plot and Characters
- Jessica expects London to be like the movies, but reality hits her differently.
- She meets Felix, a musician, and their relationship becomes complicated.
Creator and Reception
- Created by Lena Dunham, known for her previous hit Girls.
- Opinions about Dunham are divided, but Too Much does a great job of portraying Jessica's post-breakup emotions.
- The show is raw and real, though not always easy to watch.
Cultural Depictions
- The show tries hard to understand British culture, mentioning things like damp homes and bad teeth.
- Sometimes, it feels overdone, similar to Taylor Swift's references to London in her songs.
Strengths and Weaknesses
- The show improves in the middle, showing Jessica and her ex, Zev, in happier times.
- Best moments focus on characters and emotions, not just cultural differences.
- Not perfect, but worth watching—a mix of funny and sad, just like life.
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questions
How does the cultural exchange between Americans and Brits in 'Too Much' compare to real-life interactions?
If Jessica's flat was really a concrete tower block, what kind of reality TV show would that make?
Could the portrayal of Brits in 'Too Much' be a subtle form of American cultural imperialism?
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