This is a semi-autobiographical dark comedy loosely inspired by Tig Notaro’s life. It follows Tig as she navigates a re-entry into her childhood hometown in Mississippi. She has left her home in Los Angeles because her mother Caroline has unexpectedly gone to the hospital. When she arrives, her mother’s ventilator tube has been removed and it is only a matter of time before she dies. Tig has also had a cancer scare and she has recently had surgery to remove the cancer.
Tig is struggling with being back in Mississippi since it brings back hurtful childhood memories. She is staying with her stepfather Bill and he is a very severe man with many rules for living his home. Her brother Remy is also living there in an attic room. Both Bill and Remy don’t have the skills to deal with family trauma.
Tig has been an LA-based radio host and she has found a station in her hometown of Bay St. Lucille that will air her program. This series aired for two seasons on Amazon Prime. The star of the series was glad when it was not renewed.
Drama, each episode 25-27 min, comedy starring Tig Notaro, Noah Harpster, John Rothman, directed by Ken Kwapis, Nicole Holofcener and Shira Priven. 3 1/2* (I liked this episode)
Note: Amazon 4 1/2* out of 5* with 3,649 reviews, Imdb 7.4 out of 10 with 3K ratings, Rotten Tomatoes 93% with 45 critic ratings 87% with 174 user ratings, Common Sense Media Joyce Slaton 4* out of 5*, age 14+, 1* violence, 2* positive role models and sex, 3* language, indiewire.com Grade A.
Special Note: Amazon cancelled this series in 2018 because Louis C.K. was involved as a producer and five women accused him of sexual misconduct. Tig Notaro was relieved when the series was cancelled.
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