‘Shrill’, One Of 2019’s Most Acclaimed Comedies, Is Finally Available In Australia Tomorrow
If you haven't heard of it, you soon will.
Six months after it aired in the US to critical acclaim, SNL star Aidy Bryant’s tv show Shrill will drop on SBS On Demand tomorrow.
Loosely based off the 2016 memoir Shrill: Notes From A Loud Woman by Lindy West (who executive produces the show alongside Elizabeth Banks, Bryant and SNL‘s Lorne Michaels), Shrill focuses on Annie (Bryant), a fat journalist who encounters discrimination for how she looks, but ultimately refuses to determine her worth by other’s judgements.
West’s issues with internet trolls across her career are well-documented; chances are, you’ve heard her wonderful This American Life segment from 2015. Shrill captures Annie before she reaches the confidence of West, and over its six eps, sees her build herself up.
Variety called it a “superhero origin story”, and celebrated Annie’s characterisation “as a smart, funny, sexual woman who often makes mistakes and bad or selfish choices. Just like the best TV characters do”. The New York Times said its ‘find-yourself beauty’ is absolutely “lovely” to watch. We also rated it as one of the best shows of 2019 so far, but if you need more proof, just watch this scene of Annie at a pool party.
everything about SHRILL is a breath of fresh air but the pool party episode is the most raw and powerful piece of television I’ve seen in a long time, and this scene is so resonant and uplifting and self celebratory I’m obsessed with this joy pic.twitter.com/qE07bgk29t
— hattie (@hattiesoykan) March 17, 2019
Hulu has confirmed a second season is on its way for next year, so hopefully we don’t have to wait too long for more of Annie’s world. All six episodes of Shrill will be available on SBS On Demand from Tuesday September 3.
For a full list of this month’s newly streaming shows and films across platforms (and some recommendations, too), see our September streaming guide.
Watch Shrill‘s trailer below.