Lying the dream.

2022 · 1 season · Comedy

6.4 Modest

Series canceled

Comedy

A woman overcomes childhood leukemia to achieve her dream of becoming an on-air host at a home shopping network.

Country of origin: 🇺🇸 United States
Year: 2022

Created by: Vanessa Bayer, Jeremy Beiler
Channel: Showtime
Studio: The First Todd · Say Mama · Go Balloons · Semi-Formal Productions

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Origins

The show was created and executive produced by Vanessa Bayer and Jeremy Beiler, with Bayer also starring as Joanna Gold.

Origins

The story, about a woman who lies that her childhood cancer has returned, was inspired by Vanessa Bayer's own personal experience with childhood leukemia.

Origins

The series was originally titled 'I Love This for You' before being renamed 'I Love That for You'.

Filming

The show was filmed in Los Angeles and consists of eight episodes.

Reception

Showtime canceled the series on June 7, 2023, after just one season.

Reception

On Rotten Tomatoes, 75% of 12 critics' reviews were positive, with the consensus praising it as an overdue showcase for Vanessa Bayer despite tonal inconsistency.

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