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Lena Dunham’s Too Much Debuts on Netflix, Renewal Hangs on Early Viewership

Critics praise Megan Stalter and Will Sharpe’s chemistry, noting a tonal imbalance alongside underdeveloped satire of influencer culture.

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Overview

  • Over 10 episodes, Too Much follows Jessica’s move from New York to London and her romance with indie musician Felix.
  • Co-created by Lena Dunham and musician Luis Felber, Dunham wrote or co-wrote all episodes and directed eight under her Netflix first-look deal.
  • The series blends classic rom-com tropes with subversive humor and cultural commentary, drawing comparisons to Girls and British rom-coms like Notting Hill.
  • Critics have praised Stalter and Sharpe’s performances but criticized the uneven tone and the show’s undercooked satire of influencer culture.
  • Produced by Working Title Television, Good Thing Going and Universal International Studios, Too Much marks Netflix’s collaboration with established creator teams.