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Too Much Debuts on Netflix to Praise for Dunham’s Return

Critics praise Dunham’s return for its candid humor, strong leading turns alongside a distinctive voice, with some noting pacing drawbacks

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Megan Stalter stars in "Too Much."
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Overview

  • Too Much premiered globally on Netflix on July 10 as Lena Dunham’s first major television series since Girls.
  • The ten-episode rom-com was co-created by Lena Dunham and her husband Luis Felber and centers on Megan Stalter’s New Yorker who relocates to London after a breakup.
  • Will Sharpe stars opposite Stalter as Felix, a British musician whose chemistry with the lead has drawn particular acclaim.
  • Critics have lauded the show’s emotional authenticity and sharp humor even as they point to uneven pacing and underdeveloped subplots.
  • The series’ ensemble and cameo roster features high-profile names such as Richard E. Grant, Naomi Watts, Andrew Scott and Jessica Alba.