Too Much Review: In this rom-com series, New Yorker Jessica is devastated when a disastrous breakup unravels her life. Looking to start afresh, she moves to London and finds a surprising connection with Felix, a charismatic former party boy.
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Too Much Netflix Cast
Megan Stalter, Will Sharpe, Michael Zegen, Janicza Bravo, Richard E. Grant, Leo Reich, Daisy Bevan, Adèle Exarchopoulos, Dean-Charles Chapman, Rita Wilson
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Too Much Series Creators
Lena Dunham, Luis Felber
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Too Much 2025 Directors
Lena Dunham, Janicza Bravo, Alicia MacDonald
The series has 10 episodes, each with a runtime of around 30-50 minutes.
Too Much Review
Netflix’s new romantic dramedy is a cute, hopeful and all-around relatable watch that will leave a smile on viewers’ faces. Following a heartbroken New Yorker looking to start afresh in London, it’s a journey from heartbreak to hope for Jessica as she navigates a messy love life and cultural adaptation in one delightful blend.
This millennial satire has its moments of clarity wherein it shines bright, with its strengths resting in its quieter moments. It’s a debaucherous journey of self-sabotage, sex and the occasional drug use that will make you smile but sometimes gets lost trying to be too out there and woke. The series also sometimes finds itself weighed down by all the self-reflection, leaving us to take on Jessica’s baggage, which can get tiring.
The series’s highlight is Megan Stalter’s willingness to be unabashedly loud, which feels relatable but is also distinct in its own right. Messy and chaotic, her story feels sweet yet problematic, and you find it easy to follow along. Her vulnerability is infectious, and there isn’t a moment when she feels out of place. However, these moments are weighed down, again, by forcefully trying to push the self-reflection down our throats, and I found the series not able to balance how much wokeness a viewer can take.
Too Much also has its moments of cliches that make it oddly stand out. Some jokes feel uncomfortable, and there are moments when the lack of innovation can make you roll your eyes. The cast of fantastic actors is also one of its strengths, but then again, it feels like it focuses on their star power more than delivering on the substance sometimes. The dysfunction of the characters and situations also sometimes overshadows the emotional core, which makes it feel forced rather than organic.
One of the key points of Too Much is the relationship between Jessica and Felix, but that, too, feels underwhelming. The emotional connection between the two, although extremely important to the story, feels missing. The intimacy showcased sparks at times, but there is a general lack of it considering the length of the show. It makes us not relate to their changing character dynamics and arcs, which is a big loss.
The series, apparently, is based on creator Lena Dunham’s own experiences, which does make it deeply personal. You see moments of that sentiment shine through throughout the runtime, and it’s especially apparent in the quieter, more self-reflective moments. The show, thus, shines when it showcases a more group setting, as in Jessica’s life with her family and friends, but somehow falters as a romance.
Final Thoughts
Too Much shines at moments, especially during its flashes of emotional warmth and comedic energy throughout the 10 episodes. Megan Stalter’s performance is the highlight, along with Jessica’s family dynamic and the quieter scenes. However, the series by and large is unable to land its tonal footing, and the cliched, inconsistent writing is another big miss. The underdeveloped intimacy leaves a lot to be desired, and the jokes will sometimes make you cringe.
That being said, the series, much like its protagonist, is imperfect yet relatable and will make your heart fond in its own way.
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