Lady Dynamite (series) (2016)
Release Year: 2016
Nation: United States
Alternative Title: Μις Δυναμίτης, Взрывная штучка, レディー・ダイナマイト, 爆爆奇女子
Director: Andrew Fleming, Anna Dokoza, Benjamin Berman, Bill Benz, Daniel Gray Longino
Writer: Hallie Cantor, Jen Statsky, Kyle McCulloch, Matt Ross, Matteo Borghese
Production & Genre
Producer: Executive Producer: Pam Brady, Mitchell Hurwitz
Companies: The Hurwitz Company, Wounded Poodle
Budget: N/A
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Keywords
Keywords: bipolar, female protagonist, mental disorders
Story
Lady Dynamite is a comedic exploration of the life of Maria Bamford, a woman who experiences a mental breakdown and moves back in with her parents to recover. The series follows Maria as she navigates her way through therapy, auditions for acting jobs, and deals with the surreal aspects of her life and career. Throughout the series, Maria struggles with self-discovery and acceptance while balancing her desire for success and her need for personal growth.
Summary
Lady Dynamite is a single-camera comedy series based on the life of comedian Maria Bamford. The show explores themes of mental health, self-discovery, and familial relationships through its sometimes surreal episodes. Each episode spans multiple periods of Maria's life, allowing viewers to witness her struggles with finding herself after experiencing a mental breakdown. The series is notable for its honest portrayal of mental illness and its unique blend of comedy and drama.
