Shrill: Season 1

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HULU | Season Premiere Date: March 15, 2019

Summary: Aspiring journalist Annie (Aidy Bryant) juggles her boyfriend (Luka Jones), her mom (Julia Sweeney) and her boss (John Cameron Mitchell) in this comedy based on Lindy West's memoir.

Genre(s): Comedy, Drama

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Uncle Barky Ed Bark

Mar 15, 2019

Be assured that Shrill gains its footing en route to being something special by the end of its first season. Read full review

Chris Barton

Mar 14, 2019

An excellent and surprising adaptation of feminist writer Lindy West’s 2016 memoir. Read full review

Emily Nussbaum

Mar 11, 2019

It’s a smart, minor-key series. Read full review

Melanie McFarland

Mar 15, 2019

Season 1 only covers enough time to break through the membrane of self-doubt holding her back. That may not be enough for viewers expecting a grand late bloom at the end of these six episodes; its too-short season closes in a place that lets viewers know Annie has just barely sprouted. And this creates the competing sensations of disappointment at Annie’s upswing at a significant turning point, one more suitable for a midseason reversal, and the delighted pang of wanting to see her living out loud, at long last. Read full review

Rob Owen

Mar 14, 2019

Ms. Bryant is not as zany as she’s called to be on “SNL,” instead giving a down-to-earth performance in a grounded roll that’s sometimes searing in its emotional honesty. Read full review

Verne Gay

Mar 12, 2019

Bryant's a standout, the show not so much. Read full review

Carlos Valladares

Mar 12, 2019

The result is that Shrill is not shrill, but it’s often blah and boring. Read full review

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Betsee

Mar 27, 2019

This was a thoughtful and enjoyable show. I came here looking for perspective on the treatment of African American characters on the show, and instead the only negative critics embodying Annie's troll on the show. Find something else to do, losers!

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kirkender

Jun 26, 2019

Shrill is awesome. Its fun, funny, filled with heart and explores a perspective that is often not heard. Aidy Bryant is fantastic. Entertaining and relevant. Props to Lindy West!

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Movingmetaphor

Mar 18, 2019

In a lot of ways, Shrill takes the formula presented by Lena Dunham's 'Girls,' makes it more palatable, and refines it specifically to highlight fat shaming in everyday society. This alone deserves praise as so few shows dare to present anything other than a sample-size actress as the star,In a lot of ways, Shrill takes the formula presented by Lena Dunham's 'Girls,' makes it more palatable, and refines it specifically to highlight fat shaming in everyday society. This alone deserves praise as so few shows dare to present anything other than a sample-size actress as the star, but it goes further by adding nuance and heart to each unique story line. The "good guys" and "bad guys" in this conflict often fight on both sides, showing support towards Annie (Aidy Bryant) when it's easy, then their true cards when times get tough. As an active user of the Gawker Media platform during Lindy West's time at Jezebel, I was also thrilled to see the commenting environment--again, both its pros and cons--given ample screen time in this limited series.

What keeps the series from soaring right now, however, is the limited range of emotions Bryant provides to her character, staying pretty well entrenched in the "millennial nice" that laughs at pretty much everything, doesn't take things seriously, and always has Mommy and Daddy there to help her. The supporting cast surrounding Bryant often seem to be reacting to a character that isn't fully fleshed out by her and ends up feeling a little underbaked. I would have really liked to see more depth to her character who has genuine reason to be hurting. The Lindy West I know was loud and bombastic. I know it's only inspired by her, but I would have liked to have seen a little more of that fire and vigilante spirit. Certainly, though, Shrill has done enough to bring me back for more episodes when Hulu decides to release them.… Expand

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TheSpecialist

Mar 31, 2019

Annie's Roommate ruins the show. She's supposed to be the edgy straight forward comedy character but she's just cringy and pure racist attitude.

Outside from her roommate, Shrill is an entertaining show that follows a woman that never stood up for herself and just allowed things toAnnie's Roommate ruins the show. She's supposed to be the edgy straight forward comedy character but she's just cringy and pure racist attitude.

Outside from her roommate, Shrill is an entertaining show that follows a woman that never stood up for herself and just allowed things to happen. Her transformation of accepting herself is entertaining. It's a nice little show to watch if you have nothing else to do. No amazing performances but is it better than most. Aidy nails a lot of expressions and you can feel the discomfort of the situation. Then it cuts to a scene with Annie and her roommate..... Just kidding lol, Shrill is a decent show if you can get past her roommate.… Expand

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SoundFury

May 8, 2019

I started off liking the show and then felt it got worse and worse with each episode. The finale was just plain bad and not even a little believable (supposedly it is based on the truth but I don't buy that for a second). This show is tailor-made for (almost pandering to) a "woke" audience,I started off liking the show and then felt it got worse and worse with each episode. The finale was just plain bad and not even a little believable (supposedly it is based on the truth but I don't buy that for a second). This show is tailor-made for (almost pandering to) a "woke" audience, so if that's not you, you might not want to even start. I thought this would be funnier than it is, but it does have a couple of good laughs. Honestly, it's kind of boring and there's nothing surprising. That said, the central idea of learning self-acceptance is a nice one, and I think the main actress does a really good job. I started out liking her roommate but that wore off pretty fast. The Dan Savage character is funny. We're constantly reminded of the lead character's brilliance as a writer without ever seeing any evidence.… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

74

Series Overview
Season 3

74
- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: May 7, 2021
Season 2

71
- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: January 24, 2020
Season 1

74
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: March 15, 2019
- No episode information is currently available for this season