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You're the Worst

2014 – 2019Show5 seasons62 episodesTV-MA

83
GreatGoodWatch score

A romantic, quirky comedy series about everyday modern life and growing up.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

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Not for scares, suspense or adrenaline.

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Episodes

5 seasons · 62 episodes · best: S5E13 "Pancakes" 9.5

Episodes

8.0
8.2
8.1
7.9
8.1

Story

Terrible people. Perfect for each other.

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.

Feels like

  • Cynical Romantic Comedy
  • Toxic Relationship Dynamics
  • Character-Driven Dark Comedy
  • Millennial Dysfunction
  • Sharp Dialogue & Wit
  • Self-Destructive Humor
  • Emotional Growth Arc
  • Friendship Over Romance
  • Indie TV Sensibility

Cast

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Music by
Adam Blau

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Facts

July 17, 2014 · April 3, 2019 · Ended

First aired
July 17, 2014
Last aired
April 3, 2019
Status
Ended
Length
5 seasons · 62 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Strong Language, Drug Use, Sexual Content
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
32 countries

Tropes

I Have This Friend, Sophisticated as Hell, Manchild +9

  • I Have This Friend
  • Sophisticated as Hell
  • Manchild
  • Funny Background Event
  • Trash of the Titans
  • Paper-Thin Disguise
  • Bottle Episode
  • One Head Taller
  • Putting the Band Back Together
  • Rude Hero, Nice Sidekick
  • Sarcastic Confession
  • Worthy Opponent

12 of 164 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream You're the Worst?"

Questions about You're the Worst

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream You're the Worst?

In the United States, You're the Worst streams on Hulu. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 25 other countries.

Is You're the Worst worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 8.1, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 77).

How long does it take to watch You're the Worst?

27 h

About 27 hours: 62 episodes in 5 seasons of about 26 minutes each, aired from 2014 to 2019.

Will You're the Worst make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and sharp wit (8 of 10).

Is You're the Worst plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does You're the Worst use?

I Have This FriendSophisticated as HellManchildFunny Background EventTrash of the TitansPaper-Thin DisguiseBottle EpisodeOne Head TallerPutting the Band Back TogetherRude Hero, Nice SidekickSarcastic ConfessionWorthy Opponentand 152 more

TV Tropes lists 164 tropes for it, including I Have This Friend, Sophisticated as Hell, and Manchild.