Name: Life & Beth
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 2022-03-18
Rating: 6.2
Cast: Amy Schumer, Yamaneika Saunders

Amy Schumer weaponizes her own trauma and somehow makes it hilarious. Therapy, but make it bingeable.

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Latest Episode

8.036 min

Season 2 • Episode 10

Latest

Road to Nowhere

Feb 16, 2024

Beth and John return home from a trip upstate and attend Jen’s surprise birthday party, which turns out to be more surprising than expected. Beth reaches out to Ann during what may be the most pivotal time in Beth’s life.

Overview

Comedy Drama

A trip down memory lane is a strong source of trauma, comedy and moving forward.

Content warning

intergenerational traumagrief and sudden lossperformative adulthoodnostalgia as prison

Standout Aspects

Writing

Schumer's most vulnerable work—autobiographical without the usual self-deprecation armor.

Acting

Michael Cera as farmer John? Unhinged casting that weirdly works.

Editing

Seamless time jumps between teen Beth and adult Beth land like emotional gut punches.

Best for:Solo·Binge·Rewatch

Heads up:Emotional·Triggers

Creator

Amy Schumer

First AiredMar 18, 2022

StatusCanceled

Vibe

Pacesteady

Intensitymedium

Tonemixed

Feelheavy

Seasons2·Episodes20

Top Cast

Amy Schumer

Beth

Yamaneika Saunders

Maya

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Insight

Schumer filmed flashback scenes at her actual childhood home in Long Island, casting her real high school friends' kids as extras.

Trivia

The show's abrupt cancelation after season 2's cliffhanger sparked fan campaigns; Hulu never officially explained why, though industry chatter suggests budget vs. viewership math.