Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · July 11, 2025 · Entertainment

Lena Dunham's 'Too Much' Captivates Netflix with Emotional Rom-Com Rollercoaster

Netflix viewers are hooked on Lena Dunham's new romance comedy, Too Much, with some even binge-watching all ten episodes (Megan Stalter pictured)

NETFLIX FEVER: "TOO MUCH" ROM-COM HAS VIEWERS HOOKED!

Get ready for a love fest like no other, folks! Lena Dunham's latest Netflix series, "Too Much," has got everyone talking and binge-watching non-stop! This sizzling romance comedy follows the story of Jessica (played by Megan Stalter), a Type-A New Yorker who's had it up to here with her cheating ex and decides to leave it all behind for London. But little does she know, her new life in the UK will bring her an unexpected match made in heaven - or should we say, hell?

Since its release on Netflix, "Too Much" has taken the internet by storm! Fans are raving about the show's incredible balance of humor and heart, with many declaring it their new favorite series. On X (formerly Twitter), one enthusiastic viewer wrote: "Lena Dunham's sensational #TooMuch should be a big hit on Netflix. I'm hooked! strongly pushes the start button for episode 3"

The series stars Megan Stalter, 34, (Jessica) as a workaholic New Yorker who, after a devastating breakup, decides to leave the country for London, where she meets her unexpected match in musician Felix

But don't just take their word for it - we've got the tea straight from the horse's mouth! Another fan gushed: "Lena Dunham's TOO MUCH is impossibly great. First time someone has truly been able to tap into Meg Stalter's full powers, she's incredible here... Will Sharpe, next level. Janicza Bravo, Andrew Scott, Adèle Exarchopoulos, and Naomi Watts in supporting roles, perfect. LOVED IT!"

And if that wasn't enough, we've got a self-proclaimed "binge-watching champion" who devoured all 10 episodes in one sitting! This devoted fan penned: "Just finished all of #TooMuch and it's so brilliantly layered between comedy and heartfelt... Megan Stalter is fantastic, and it's thrilling to see her at the helm of a lead role with so many layers that also shows off the breadth of what she can do both comedically and as an actor."

But don't worry, we won't leave you feeling all warm and fuzzy inside without giving you a peek into what makes "Too Much" so special. According to the show's synopsis, Jessica is a New York workaholic in her mid-thirties who's reeling from a broken relationship that she thought would last forever. Feeling like a hot mess, she decides to take a job in London, where she plans to live a life of solitude à la Brontë sister.

But when she meets Felix (played by Will Sharpe), a walking series of red flags, things start to get real! Their unusual connection is impossible to ignore, even as it creates more problems than it solves. Now they have to ask themselves: Do Americans and Brits actually speak the same language?

The star-studded cast includes Megan Stalter (Jessica) and Will Sharpe (Felix), alongside Janicza Bravo, Richard E. Grant, Prasanna Puwanarajah, Naomi Watts, Rita Wilson, Stephen Fry, Adèle Exarchopoulos, Adwoa Aboah, Daisy Bevan, Andrew Rannells, Dean-Charles Chapman, Emily Ratajkowski, Kaori Momoi, Leo Reich, Michael Zegen, and Rhea Perlman.

So, what are you waiting for? Dive into the world of "Too Much" and experience it for yourself! Trust us, you won't regret it!

Originally published on TheScholarlyNote.com.

And since the show aired on the streaming platform, viewers have taken to social media to hail the series as 'incredible'