8.231 minSeason 3 • Episode 12
LatestAs Mickey and Gus think seriously about their future, a spontaneous trip to Catalina Island brings together a motley group of their friends.
Rebellious Mickey and good-natured Gus navigate the thrills and agonies of modern relationships.
Acting
Gillian Jacobs makes toxic relatable; Paul Rust weaponizes awkwardness.
Writing
Conversations so real you'll swear they bugged your therapy sessions.
Direction
Apatow's improv freedom lets moments breathe until they hurt.
Creators
Paul Rust, Judd Apatow, Lesley Arfin
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The show's working title was 'Love' ironically — Apatow wanted to interrogate the word until it meant nothing and everything.
Released during peak 'anti-rom-com' era; directly influenced by 'You're the Worst' and paved ground for 'Fleabag's messy women.
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