This Way Up: Season One (All Episodes)

August 26, 2019 9:14 PM - Season 1 (Full Season)

A young woman puts her life back together after suffering from a nervous breakdown.
posted by DirtyOldTown (5 comments total)

I was just working on a post for this show! I binged it last night and really, truly enjoyed every episode. I tried to love Fleabag, but while it is very, very funny, I found it too harsh and emotionally brutal to enjoy. This Way Up feels like a "kindlier, gentler" version of Fleabag. Also love Sharon Horgan who is perfect as the "responsible" sister. Could be a thankless role, but she brings such warmth and humor to it, she really really shines. I can't wait for Season 2!


NPR Review
Rolling Stone Review
New York Times Interview with Creator Aisling Bea
IndieWire Review
Vulture Review
posted by pjsky at 7:19 AM on August 27, 2019 [2 favorites]

Sharon Horgan is a treasure. If you haven't watched her in Catastrophe, treat yourself.
posted by DirtyOldTown at 9:51 AM on August 27, 2019 [4 favorites]

I agree, that this felt like a kinder, gentler Fleabag. The writing on both is excellent. The acting is really great. I really enjoy this kind of storytelling. Also, I too love Sharon Horgan.
posted by BooneTheCowboyToy at 8:01 AM on August 30, 2019 [1 favorite]

Really enjoyed this. As an Irish woman of the same generation as Aisling Bea it was surprisingly validating to see characters that act like my friends and me.
posted by roolya_boolya at 2:01 PM on September 14, 2019

The entire cast is fantastic, in the middle of binging it right now.

Aisling Bea is hilarious and very human.
posted by porpoise at 2:26 PM on November 24, 2019 [1 favorite]