Please Like Me
Seen it?2013 | 4 seasons | 28 min | Drama, Comedy
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It drew serious awards attention, though it had a short run with a modest audience and little lasting buzz. 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 Never Have I Ever, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- 4 seasons: a few months of evenings, short, snackable episodes, about 15 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
After breaking up with his girlfriend, Josh comes to the realization that he is homosexual. With the support of his now ex girlfriend Claire, and his best friend and house mate Tom, Josh must help his mother with her battle with depression and the rest of his family embrace his new found lifestyle.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
7.7 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Won 2 DGA Awards: Australian Directors Guild Awards: Best Direction: TV Comedy, Australian Directors Guild Awards: Best Direction in a TV Comedy. Won 1 WGA Award: Australian Writers Guild Awards: Best Writing in a Comedy: Situation or Narrative. Also nominated for 1 more WGA Award. Plus 8 other awards.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 4 seasons and reached a small audience so far; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 69K 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 2 is the high point.
Season 12013 · 6 episodes · 5.7 out of 10Monday
Season 22014 · 10 episodes · 6.4 out of 10Weeknight- Season 32015 · 10 episodes · 6.4 out of 10Weeknight
- Season 42016 · 6 episodes · 6.3 out of 10Weeknight
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Cast & crew
Created by Josh Thomas
- Josh ThomasJosh
- Hannah GadsbyHannah