Shrill (2019 TV Series)

About Shrill

Shrill is a comedy-drama television series that premiered on Hulu in 2019. The series, based on Lindy West's book "Shrill: Notes from a Loud Woman," chronicles the life of Annie, a plus-size woman who wants to change her life — but not her body. Annie is trying to make it as a journalist while juggling bad boyfriends, a sick parent and a perfectionist boss, while the world around her deems her not good enough because of her weight. She starts to realize that she’s as good as anyone else, and acts on it.

Making / Production

The series is produced by Broadway Video and Brownstone Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television. The pilot was ordered by American streaming service Hulu in April 2018. The series is shot on location in Portland, Oregon.

Actors

• Aidy Bryant as Annie Easton: Bryant delivers a stunning performance as Annie, capturing her character's struggles and victories with grace and humor.
• Lolly Adefope as Francine "Fran" Easton: Adefope plays Annie's roommate and best friend, bringing a dose of warmth and humor to the series.
• Luka Jones as Ryan: Jones plays Annie's complicated love interest with sincerity and charm, making him a fan favorite despite his character's flaws.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series is based on a book of the same name by Lindy West.
• "Shrill" was renewed for a third and final season in March 2021.
• Real-life feminist issues are discussed and explored throughout the series.

Awards

"Shrill" has been nominated for several awards, including a GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Individual Episode and a 2020 Critics' Choice Real TV Award for Unstructured Series.

Quotes

• "I'm the one with the body issues. It's not my job to make you feel okay about yourself."
• "Just because something is kind of busted doesn't mean you just throw it away. Everything can be repaired, Ryan."
• "There's so much more I want to say. To scream. To shout. I'm sick of being nice because society has programmed me to be a pair of apologizing lips on a doormat."

Music, Soundtrack

• "Foundations" - Kate Nash
• "Venus" - Bananarama
• "Woman" - Kesha Ft. The Dap-Kings Horns