Lena Dunham, creator of the acclaimed HBO series "Girls," has returned to television with a new Netflix romantic comedy series titled "Too Much." The show, which premiered in July 2025, is co-created by Dunham and her husband Luis Felber. It stars Megan Stalter and Will Sharpe as Jessica and Felix, two 30-somethings navigating life and love in London after Jessica moves there following a breakup. Unlike "Girls," Dunham does not star in the series but draws heavily from her own experiences, including her relocation from New York City to London in 2021. "Too Much" has been described as a blend of classic British rom-coms such as "Bridget Jones's Diary" and "Notting Hill," with a tone that is more grounded and realistic compared to shows like "Emily in Paris." The series features numerous celebrity cameos, including Rita Ora and Rita Wilson, and incorporates music handpicked by Taylor Swift. Critics have generally received the show positively, noting Dunham's distinct dialogue and character-driven storytelling, though some reviews mention issues with the main character's development. The series holds an 85% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. In interviews, Dunham addressed Hollywood's "merciless" body shaming, reflecting on her own experiences with body changes due to illness, aging, and menopause. She also expressed openness to reviving "Girls" under the right conditions and defended the cast of "Too Much" against body shaming. "Too Much" marks Dunham's first major television project since "Girls" and represents a new phase in her creative career.
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