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A , comedy series: , but bittersweet.
Good for friends night · binge-friendly · comfort watch
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After breaking up with his girlfriend, Josh comes to the realization that he is homosexual. With the support of his now ex girlfriend Claire, and his best friend and house mate Tom, Josh must help his mother with her battle with depression and the rest of his family embrace his new found lifestyle.
Authentic Contemporary DramaRaw Emotional HonestyCringe & Dark HumorLGBTQ+ ThemesMental Health FocusComplex Family DynamicsCharacter-Driven NarrativeRelatable & PoignantWarm yet Unflinching
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Is Please Like Me worth watching?
87
ExcellentGoodWatch scoreYes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87 (IMDb 8.5, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 82).
Does Please Like Me get better after season 1?
7.9S18.3S28.5S38.7S4
Yes: season 1 has an IMDb average of 7.9, and season 4 peaks at 8.7. The highest-rated episode is Burrito Bowl (season 4, episode 5) at 9.5, and the lowest is Rhubarb and Custard (season 1, episode 1) at 7.5.
How long does it take to watch Please Like Me?
15 h
About 15 hours: 32 episodes in 4 seasons of about 28 minutes each, aired from 2013 to 2016.
Will Please Like Me make me laugh?
Funny
Yes: the humor is mostly cringe comedy (8 of 10) and dark humor (8 of 10).
Is Please Like Me plot-driven or character-driven?
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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (10 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.
What tropes does Please Like Me use?
Drugs Are GoodMistaken for RacistMr. FanserviceBittersweet EndingTime SkipGossipy HensIn Vino VeritasPost-Stress OvereatingBetter as FriendsIdiosyncratic Episode NamingNEETAw, Look! They Really Do Love Each Otherand 94 more
TV Tropes lists 106 tropes for it, including Drugs Are Good, Mistaken for Racist, and Mr. Fanservice.