You’re the worst is the best

YOU’RE THE WORSTon FX stars Aya Cash as romanceaverse music publicist Gretchen and Chris Geere as her bitter Brit-novelist love interest. It’s really the only show of its kind on the air right now. Here are six reasons you need to start watching (besides the fact that I just really want it to get picked up for a second season):

1 It’s from the same guy behind Weeds and Orange Is the New Black.

Stephen Falk, who is coexecutive-producer on OITNB and previously held down the same job on Weeds, is also at the helm of this FX series. So if you expect the same acerbic wit, outlandish situations, and flawed-but-somehow-appealing characters he’s had such success in dreaming up and writing for in the past, You’re the Worstwon’t let you down.

2 Brandon Smith is a total breakout star.

The two leads of You’re the Worst are so well written that the show gets away with focusing most of its action on them; but its supporting cast more than holds its own. My favourite character on the series, by far, is Gretchen’s problem client, rapper Sam Dresden (played by former Disney child star Brandon Smith).

His weird antics land somewhere between Tyler the Creator and Justin Bieber, and his unhinged one-liners have become the thing I most look forward to each week. In fact, I was really sad that he didn’t pop up in the latest episode. Bring back Sam!

3 It’s (finally!) the TV romantic comedy millennials deserve.

Relationship comedies about – and geared toward – millennials often ignore reality in favour of hyped-up camp (see Happy Endings, which we actually loved) or totally miss the mark.

You’re the Worst is refreshingly relatable in its portrayal of our generation’s relationships, fears, and desires, all filtered through that

4 Aya Cash will remind you of your coolest friend.

As Gretchen, Aya will make you want to hang out with her. She’s that cute, fun, and supportive friend with the cool job who still manages to be a kind of endearing disaster. Her apartment looks like something

6 It’s hilariously cynical … but secretly optimistic.

On the surface, You’re the Worst seems like it would be a more jaded show, but that’s just a trick. As the season goes on, Jimmy and Gretchen reveal more of themselves underneath their standoffish, selfcentred personas.

So while some critics dismissed the show out of hand as “the story of two awful sh*tb*gs who kind of fall in love,” I’d respectfully disagree. As a viewer, I find myself rooting for Gretchen and Jimmy. – BuzzSugar

* Catch You’re the Worst online.