As "Fleishman Is In Trouble" (2022 release; 8 episodes of about 50 min each) opens, we are introduced to Toby Fleishman, newly divorced after 15 years of marriage. His ex Rachel apparently dropped of their 2 kids (ages 9 and 12) in the middle of the night, and a full day ahead of the agreed schedule. That's a problem for Toby, as he has a date that evening. Along the way Toby reconnects with longtime friends Seth and Libby whom he had neglected during his marriage. At this point we are 10 minutes into Episode 1.
Couple of comments; this is the small screen adaptation of the book of the same name by Taffy Brodesser-Akner. She is indeed also the creator and writer of this TV mini-series. Going by the initial 2 episodes that I've seen so far, it focuses primarily on the divorced dad (played by Jesse Eisenberg), rather than the divorced mom (played by Claire Danes). I couldn't help but think back to some of the classic Woody Allen films like Annie Hall and Manhattan, with Eisenberg playing a 21st century version of Woody Allen. Some of these bit are quite funny, such as when Toby is introduced to dating apps. Other bits expose the challenges between a single dad and his not quite yet 13 yo daughter who has a lot on her mind. A lot of territory is covered in these 2 initial episodes, except that is the mom. Indeed the screen time for Claire Danes is minimal throughout these 2 episodes. Maybe she will get her time in the limelight down the road. Bottom line: I have enjoyed these first 2 episodes quite a bit, and I'm looking forward to seeing the remaining episodes.
"Fleishman Is In Trouble" premiered last night on Hulu with the initial 2 episodes. New episodes are being rolled out on a weekly basis on Thursdays. If you are in the mood for a well-written, well-acted TV mini-series that looks at a post-marriage life in the 21st century, I'd readily suggest you check this out, and draw your own conclusion.
*UPDATE 11/24/22* I've just now seen Episode 3. It reveals the back story of how Toby and Rachel met, fell in love, and then how it all fell apart. In other words: it finally features Claire Danes in all of the scenes. Loved this episode and I can't wait to see the remainder episodes.
Couple of comments; this is the small screen adaptation of the book of the same name by Taffy Brodesser-Akner. She is indeed also the creator and writer of this TV mini-series. Going by the initial 2 episodes that I've seen so far, it focuses primarily on the divorced dad (played by Jesse Eisenberg), rather than the divorced mom (played by Claire Danes). I couldn't help but think back to some of the classic Woody Allen films like Annie Hall and Manhattan, with Eisenberg playing a 21st century version of Woody Allen. Some of these bit are quite funny, such as when Toby is introduced to dating apps. Other bits expose the challenges between a single dad and his not quite yet 13 yo daughter who has a lot on her mind. A lot of territory is covered in these 2 initial episodes, except that is the mom. Indeed the screen time for Claire Danes is minimal throughout these 2 episodes. Maybe she will get her time in the limelight down the road. Bottom line: I have enjoyed these first 2 episodes quite a bit, and I'm looking forward to seeing the remaining episodes.
"Fleishman Is In Trouble" premiered last night on Hulu with the initial 2 episodes. New episodes are being rolled out on a weekly basis on Thursdays. If you are in the mood for a well-written, well-acted TV mini-series that looks at a post-marriage life in the 21st century, I'd readily suggest you check this out, and draw your own conclusion.
*UPDATE 11/24/22* I've just now seen Episode 3. It reveals the back story of how Toby and Rachel met, fell in love, and then how it all fell apart. In other words: it finally features Claire Danes in all of the scenes. Loved this episode and I can't wait to see the remainder episodes.