Too Much Reviews: Critics Are Split On Lena Dunham's New Comedy Series

Megan Stalter and Lena Dunham in Too MuchLena Dunham makes her much-anticipated return to TV this week with her new rom-com series Too Much, and it’s already got critics talking.The new Netflix show follows workaholic New Yorker Jessica, who leaves for London in the wake of a break-up only to fall for aspiring musician Felix.Led by Hacks star Megan Stalter and The White Lotus’ Will Sharpe, a host of stars appear in the supporting cast and big name cameo moments, including Emily Ratajkowski, Jessica Alba, Andrew Scott and many more, as well as Lena herself, playing Megan’s on-screen sister.Inspired partly on her own experiences of moving across the pond and falling in love, some critics have already hailed the 10-episode series as a “big-hearted” rom-com with plenty of Lena’s signature wit.And while it certainly seems to promise the kind of comfort viewing we might expect from our Netflix faves, others feel it’s, well, a bit much, and kind of a let down after the huge success of the Golden Globe and Emmy-winning Girls.Then there’s some who are in the middle. Here’s what the reviews are saying so far…IndieWire (B)“Lena Dunham returns with a brash, big-hearted, and oddly conventional rom-com… like the algorithmically calculated intro it soon subverts, Dunham’s latest pulls off a tricky balancing act: giving audiences what we expect from a TV rom-com, as well as what we don’t always get.”Variety“A worthy follow-up to Girls…this charming, idiosyncratic show preserves Dunham’s gift for effortlessly distinct, joke-laden dialogue while evolving the Girls ethos for a new phase of life.”Will Sharpe and Megan Stalter play a new couple in Netflix's new comedy Too MuchThe Times“Fleabag with a side of Richard Curtis…The Girls creator’s new comedy drama is madly, deeply, truly romantic – but it still has bite, and excellent performances from Megan Stalter and Will Sharpe.”RadioTimes (3/5)“TV comedy return lives up to its title…Too Much certainly offers some chuckles and heartwarming moments, but getting the most out of it will require a genuine affinity with Dunham’s voice and a considerable tolerance for utter nonsense.”Los Angeles Times“Too Much has the chaos of Girls, but it’s at its best in moments of calm…Taken individually, as discrete stories, they’re easier to digest. The writing is sharp, the performances spot-on.”Collider (6/10)“Although this rom-com series delivers more on romance than comedy, it still proves that Dunham continues to find effective ways to tackle the hardships of being an adult seeking love and assurance in this day and age…For those who enjoyed Girls, particularly for its unapologetically flawed characters,Dunham’s return to TV with Too Much will feel as timely and relatable as ever.”The Independent (3/5)“It’s great to have Lena Dunham’s inimitable voice back on TV, but Too Much feels strangely limited… Megan Stalter and Will Sharpe are terrific in this London-set romcom. If only it were allowed to be a bit messier.”Megan Stalter is best known for her supporting role in the TV comedy HacksThe Guardian (2/5)“Lena Dunham’s cliche-ridden new romcom is a total disappointment…The Girls creator’s hugely anticipated return to TV is just not good enough. It’s tonally jarring, full of laboured jokes and abandons all thoughts of innovation. You expect far better.”The Hollywood Reporter“For a whirlwind romance, Too Much feels awfully dispassionate. While there’s plenty of enthusiastic sex and confessional conversation, there are few of the lingering gazes or intense close-ups that might bring us into their shoes, and allow us to get as swept up in Jess and Felix’s bond as they do. And without that visceral sense of desire, Too Much comes off less like a romance unfolding for our pleasure, and more like a couples therapy session being held for their benefit.”The Daily Beast“Caught between being authentically empathetic and wildly cartoonish, she and her saga fall into that familiar middle ground where nothing coheres. It’s a case study in a lot of disparate, disorganised stuff amounting to too little.”Too Much is available to watch on Netflix now.MORE NETFLIX:These Are Our 11 Top Picks Of The New TV Shows And Films To Stream On Netflix In July 2025Squid Game Creator Reveals Why He Changed His Mind About Season 3's EndingThought The Stars Of The Sandman Season 2 Looked Familiar? Here's Where You've Seen Them Before

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