“You’re The Worst” Is Truly The Best

You’re The Worst has just entered Season 3 of the show’s run on FXX. It follows the lives of Jimmy, a writer from England who is working on his second book, and Gretchen, the publicist of a rap group. They live together in Los Angeles and their relationship isn’t a fairy tale in the slightest. Their relationship involves two people with significant baggage, not your typical romantic comedy baggage, but deep personality flaws. One being the crippling depression of Gretchen. It’s real. Aya Cash’s portrayal of this is entirely real. The show perfectly draws you in to their lives and drives your spectrum of emotions through the process. It’s extremely relatable, and there’s no guarantee of a happy ending.

In addition to Jimmy and Gretchen, the show features a spectrum of characters. Jimmy’s roommate Edgar is a veteran who served in Iraq with serious PTSD. Gretchen’s best friend Lindsay is extremely narcissistic with little grasp on the consequences of her actions. Lindsay’s sister is Jimmy’s ex-girlfriend who is a textbook competitive older sibling, and her husband Vernon acts like he’s still in a frat, but has also lost a lot of money being a money slave. This supporting cast helps to show that everyone has their own problems. You’re The Worst doesn’t shy away from showing the worst parts of people and that’s what makes it real.

There are ultimately two categories of visual media, one gives you an escape from reality, the kind that transports you into another world where your life isn’t affected in here. The other makes you question your own life. You’re The Worst falls into the latter. It gives you perspective on the issues in your life, and it allows you to feel. It get’s rough at times, but it’s an experience, and one that is entirely worth it. It’s the essence of life and is truly an amazingly produced show. I highly recommend watching it. Season 3 is out now at 10PM on Wednesday’s on FXX, and the first two seasons are up in their entirety on Hulu.