Terrible people. Perfect for each other.

2014 · 5 seasons · Comedy

7.4 Modest

Series finished

Comedy Drama

Narcissistic, brash, and self-destructive Jimmy Shive-Overly thinks all relationships are doomed. Cynical, people-pleasing, and stubborn Gretchen Cutler knows that relationships aren't for her. So when they meet at a wedding, it's only natural that the two of them go home together.

Country of origin: 🇺🇸 United States
Year: 2014

Created by: Stephen Falk
Channel: FX · FXX
Studio: FX Productions · Hooptie Filmed Entertainment

Trivia & behind the scenes

Origins

The series was created by Stephen Falk, and the pilot was first announced on July 17, 2013, before FX ordered it to series on January 24, 2014, along with nine additional episodes for the first season.

Filming

Most scenes in the show are shot on location, with Jimmy's house being a real home located in the Silver Lake neighborhood of Los Angeles.

Filming

For the third season, the production built a replica of the interior of Jimmy's house on a sound stage, slightly enlarged compared to the real house to allow better camera access.

Trivia

The series switched networks between its first and second seasons, moving from FX to its sister channel FXX starting with season two.

Reception

The show's second, third, and fourth seasons all received 'universal acclaim' on Metacritic, with the third season achieving a rare 100% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 29 reviews.

Reception

The series finale received widespread critical acclaim, with both IndieWire and The A.V. Club giving the episode an 'A' rating and praising how it resolved the show's exploration of contemporary relationships and clinical depression.

Themes

depression infidelity romcom romance novelist complicated relationships housemates

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