Netflix's 'Too Much' Review: Dunham's Rom‑Com
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- Netflix released the indie rom‑com "Too Much" in late 2023, co‑created by Lena Dunham and husband Luis Felber.
- Famesick was panned as a diluted, self‑indulgent effort that lacks the wit of Dunham’s earlier work.
- Lena Dunham' 2014 memoir "Not That Kind of Girl" catalogues chronic illnesses like OCD, colitis, Ehlers‑Danlos syndrome, endometriosis, early menopause, PTSD, and substance dependence.
- Luis Felber contributed original music and helped shape the plot, loosely mirroring the couple’s transatlantic romance.
Why it matters: Netflix loses investor confidence as its stock fell 9‑10%, and the lukewarm reception of Dunham’s series could further curb subscriber growth, threatening ad revenue.
