Enlightened

2011 · TV Series · TV-MA · 30 min · ★ 7.0 · 81% critics

ComedyDrama

After a very public breakdown and time in rehabilitation, a woman returns to everyday life with a renewed sense of purpose. As she tries to rebuild relationships and work, her desire to do better clashes with old habits, awkward social realities, and the pressures of the world around her.

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Years: 2011–2013
Release date: 2011-10-10
Network: HBO
Language: English
Rated: TV-MA
Runtime: 30 min
Critic score: 81/100
TMDB rating: 7.0/10 (105 votes)

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You may enjoy this if you like uneasy, character-driven dramedies with satire and social commentary, in the vein of The White Lotus or Girls; Not for you if you want easy likability, pure feel-good comfort, or fast plot payoffs.

Pros: sharp writing; darkly funny moments; empathetic character work | Cons: lots of cringe; uneven depth; uneasy tone