Created by and starring Lena Dunham ("Tiny Furniture"), the show is a comic look at the assorted humiliations and rare triumphs of a group of girls in their mid-20s. Dunham wrote and directed the pilot of the series, which she executive produces with Judd Apatow and Jenni Konner. The cast also includes Jemima Kirke, Allison Williams, Zosia Mamet, Adam Driver, Alex Karpovsky, Andrew Rannells and Ebon Moss-Bachrach. Shot in New York, the 10-episode fourth season premieres on January, 11 2015. The series has been renewed for a fifth season.
Thanks for putting the thread together. This show is very uneven, but I'm in for another season.
Also, a quick moderation note - let's do our best to keep this thread on track and focused on the show. If you'd like to discuss Lena Dunham's other work (e.g. her memoir), please use another thread.
I sort of hate watch this show -- it's not all that funny, particularly well-acted, well-written, realistic, relatable, nor good drama. But it's fairly enjoyably lightweight and frivolously angsty in a "My So Called Life" kinda way. Guess I'll watch?
I think the big issue for me is the characters purposely become all unlikable. That can work in some programs, mainly dramas. Here it adds a bit of weight to already inconsistent programing.
the only thing other than community I seen her in was the movie where she shows her knockers because it's on a lot of....sites. :/
But I digress. I agree with cornballer. To me this show half gets on my nerves but it's also half funny. I like the guys on the show which is funny given the title.
I think the big issue for me is the characters purposely become all unlikable. That can work in some programs, mainly dramas. Here it adds a bit of weight to already inconsistent programing.
Charlie became a rich, super successful owner of a startup overnight. What? When the hell did that happen? When did he ever want to become a business owner? I don't remember that ever being mentioned.
Whatever, I will definitely watch S4. I'm committed to the show.
I think the big issue for me is the characters purposely become all unlikable. That can work in some programs, mainly dramas. Here it adds a bit of weight to already inconsistent programing.
I just can't stand the fact that Dunham writes Hannah Horvath like we're supposed to sympathize with her, when she objectively is a fucking monster who I wouldn't want to be in the same room with for more than five minutes.
She's like a goddamn It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia character, but that shows know that everyone on it is a reprehensible piece of shit.
I just can't stand the fact that Dunham writes Hannah Horvath like we're supposed to sympathize with her, when she objectively is a fucking monster who I wouldn't want to be in the same room with for more than five minutes.
She's like a goddamn It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia character, but that shows know that everyone on it is a reprehensible piece of shit.
Hannah is a hot mess and I appreciate that her world comes crashing down.
You're suppose to sympathize with how deluded and out of touch she is with the actual world. She's very much the anti-Carrie Bradshaw. She can't get published because of her prior publishing deal falling through so going back to school Is her fallback option.
She even writes an in joke about sex and the city in season 1.
As a guy, I admit, I'n addicted to this show now. Was initially thinking Girls was more chickflick an talking about female issues, and guy problems but now like the stories on the show. Saw all of season 1 on HBO during a rerun marathon and now will definitely watch the rest.
Hannah and Adam discuss a plan for their relationship; Marnie and Desi perform as part of a jazz brunch; Shoshanna signs for her diploma with her parents; Jessa is confronted by Beedie's daughter.
better get the hell away from Desi. Those two hooking up can't be a good thing. I know they kissed in last season's finale but I was hoping she would understand that this could not work due to him having a girlfriend.
The only times I've run into serious issues streaming over HBO Go on Sunday nights have been during Game of Thrones season. (And it has been terrible, no doubt.)
I think I might have had a couple issues during The Leftovers, but it wasn't nearly as bad as Game of Thrones.
I'd expect it will probably run fairly smoothly tonight.
The only times I've run into serious issues streaming over HBO Go on Sunday nights have been during Game of Thrones season. (And it has been terrible, no doubt.)
I think I might have had a couple issues during The Leftovers, but it wasn't nearly as bad as Game of Thrones.
I'd expect it will probably run fairly smoothly tonight.
Excited to see how they do the whole Iowa Writers Workshop this season. Last season was weird. Shoshana and Jessa weren't used enough in the last season, and Marnie's story was just all over the place. I think her story got to be harder to write after the guy that played her boyfriend left after season 2. The way season 2 ended they seemed to want to make him a regular character.
This show has a way of tugging at my heart strings. Hope this season is good.
EDIT: Haven't seen the episode; gonna watch it tomorrow.
Just watch the opener. It's crazy how... ehhh.... two faced Marney is. Also, its like she wants things but can never commit, so she always gets herself in situations that are less than ideal.
Pretty much a female version of myself...
Lol at her old boyfriend cut buddy coming back to watch her at the show. He's definitely pussy whipped.
The principal gay guy on the show is my favorite character of all now. I used to think I couldn't relate to him because he was gay, but I relate to him more than any other character now.
Adam is annoying as fuck, as usual. And his debut on this episode is a prime example of why. Hannah finally managed to have a decent convo with both her parents present, and he just fucks it up. I never really liked his character (the actor who plays him is outstanding), and I don't think I ever will.
Sosh was being Sosh, loveable and naive.
Not a real big fan of the British girl (for the same reasons I don't like Adam- but less), but she was tolerable in this episode.
To me, that's pretty realistic. The only reason she really gets anywhere in life is because she's good-looking. If she actually put effort into something, she would be unstoppable.
I always love when Marnie makes an ass of herself. I'm talking about her singing, just in case that could be misconstrued... Cringe humor is the best thing the show has going really. And the performances from Zosia Marmet and Adam Driver.
