In Lena Dunham’s semi-autobiographical ten-part romcom which she created with her husband Luis Felber, the leading actors share great chemistry and bring an infectiously hilarious energy to proceedings. Megan Stalter (nepo-baby Kayla from Hacks) is perfectly cast as Jessica, a workaholic who moves from New York to London following a break-up with long-term partner Zev (Michael Zegen). On her first night in London, she meets indie musician Felix (Will Sharpe giving off strong Robert Smith vibes) and they begin a marvellously messy courtship. 

Dunham and Felber draw inspiration from their lives and relationship which gives the show a charmingly specific feel and a raw vulnerability. The UK/US culture clash isn’t all broad strokes (Emily In Paris this is not!) and its approach to the English class system has a Jane Austen sensibility especially in its candid wit. The pair neatly tie the personal with romcom tropes, each episode titled with a pun on a famous film (‘Pity Woman’ and ‘Enough, Actually’ for two). Playing with the narrative structures of the movies being nodded towards gives each episode a distinct tone such as ‘Notting Kill’ mostly taking place at an awkward coke-fuelled dinner party: Naomi Watts and Richard E Grant in particular are incredibly funny while there are fun cameos from the likes of Don Letts and Fontaines DC guitarist Carlos O’Connell. 

Too Much is a show that is kind to all of its characters, even when they’re being unkind to themselves or one another. It lovingly pokes fun while having a strong grasp on its exploration of attraction and how being with the wrong person can be toxic for everyone involved.  

Too Much is available now on Netflix.