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Abby, a self-identified "fat, queer dyke" who lives with depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder, enters into a vibrantly transformative relationship during a time of crisis. Chicago improv mainstay Abby McEnany co-created and stars in this semi-autobiographical comedy series. Co-stars include Karin Anglin, Celeste Pechous and Julia Sweeney, who portrays a fictionalized version of herself who is trying to make amends for the discomfort her "Saturday Night Live" character Pat has caused for Abby. Executive producer Lilly Wachowski made an emphatic push for trans representation throughout the cast and crew including the soundtrack. Transgender musicians in the show's soundtrack include Backxwash, Quay Dash, Sateen, SuperKnova and Mel Stone.

2019 · 24m
  • 16+
Starring Celeste Pechous, Julia Sweeney, Theo Germaine

Season 1

  • EPISODE 1
    180 Almonds
    Abby begins an existential life evaluation vowing mortal consequences after 180 days. Her therapist checks out mid-session and a first date turns into a confrontation with the woman responsible for ‘ruining her life’: SNL’s Julia Sweeney. Series premiere.
    23m
  • EPISODE 2
    176, 172, 171
    Abby feels out of place when Chris takes her to a hip, sex-positive, ‘queer wonderland’ for their second date and has a free therapy session.
    25m
  • EPISODE 3
    162
    Abby and Chris plan to have sex for the first time at the end of a Bacchanalian day of three meals, four Lyft rides and an STD reveal.
    25m
  • EPISODE 4
    161, 153, 137, 122, 106, 104, 102
    Abby navigates public restrooms as a gender non-conforming queer dyke with OCD and pinballs against a cross section of humanity and perspectives at a Dolly Parton concert.
    25m
  • EPISODE 5
    66, 65, 64, 62
    A medical emergency brings Abby and Campbell’s friendship into focus and Abby reveals her biggest secret to Chris.
    26m
  • EPISODE 6
    15, 14
    Edward and Carol Lynn wed, Danger Zone has their moment and Abby violates Chris’ one request.
    26m

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Cast & Crew

  • Celeste Pechous
    Actor
  • Julia Sweeney
    Actor
  • Theo Germaine
    Actor
  • Abby McEnany
    Producer
  • Tim Mason
    Producer
  • L‌M
    Lawrence Mattis
    Producer
  • A‌B
    Ashley Berns
    Producer
  • Tony Hernandez
    Producer
  • Lilly Wachowski
    Writer

About

Work in Progress

Comedy

Abby, a self-identified "fat, queer dyke" who lives with depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder, enters into a vibrantly transformative relationship during a time of crisis. Chicago improv mainstay Abby McEnany co-created and stars in this semi-autobiographical comedy series. Co-stars include Karin Anglin, Celeste Pechous and Julia Sweeney, who portrays a fictionalized version of herself who is trying to make amends for the discomfort her "Saturday Night Live" character Pat has caused for Abby. Executive producer Lilly Wachowski made an emphatic push for trans representation throughout the cast and crew including the soundtrack. Transgender musicians in the show's soundtrack include Backxwash, Quay Dash, Sateen, SuperKnova and Mel Stone.

16+

COMMON SENSE

Mature comedy is honest, irreverent, and heartfelt.

Information

Studio
Hbo
Released
2019
Rated
TV-MA
Region of Origin
United States
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