You're the Worst
Seen it?2014 | 5 seasons | 26 min | Comedy, Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (82% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved BEEF or Californication, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- 5 seasons: a few months of evenings, short, snackable episodes, about 27 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: expect sex.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Narcissistic, brash, and self-destructive Jimmy Shive-Overly thinks all relationships are doomed. Cynical, people-pleasing, and stubborn Gretchen Cutler knows that relationships aren't for her. So when they meet at a wedding, it's only natural that the two of them go home together.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
82% on Rotten Tomatoes, 65 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 5 seasons and reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 123K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 5 is the high point.
- Season 12014 · 10 episodes · 7.2 out of 10Sunday
Season 22015 · 13 episodes · 7.9 out of 10Saturday- Season 32016 · 13 episodes · 7.2 out of 10Sunday
- Season 42017 · 13 episodes · 8.1 out of 10Saturday
- Season 52019 · 13 episodes · 8.2 out of 10Saturday
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Created by Stephen Falk
- Chris GeereJimmy Shive-Overly
- Aya CashGretchen Cutler
- Desmin BorgesEdgar Quintero
- Kether DonohueLindsay Jillian