The British-Canadian series, “It Gets Worse,” produced by A24, was released in the U.S. on Nov. 6, 2026. This six-episode sitcom provided viewers with signature wit and British humor.
“It Gets Worse” was created by Leo Reich, who also starred in the show as one of its leads. The show follows a group of three best friends (Ethan, Abi and Sam) living in London after getting evicted from their shared apartment. Each of them struggles with growing up and developing their own identities, while their experiences are chronicled by an unnamed narrator who offers commentary calling them all out.
The first episode begins with the three friends newly evicted from their flat, feeling completely directionless as they struggle to repair a hole in their wall. They decide to go out for a night to escape reality at a club. The night spirals completely out of control as tensions surface.
Episode 2 picks off from the ending of the first episode. Abi wishes to reconcile with her friends by hosting an elaborate dinner party for them. The three end up reuniting, but the rest of the episodes follow a pattern in which they all are forced to confront their flaws, and answer whether the lives they are living (or attempting to live) actually correlate to what they desire. The sixth and final episode of the season ends with a supposed reconciliation, only to show that their lives are still messy, and the conflict between the three is only temporarily resolved.
The show itself is extremely relatable, perfectly encapsulating the feeling of being lost or aimless during one’s twenties. Every single one of the characters is flawed in their own way, whether that be through acting entitled and selfish or acting like a hypocrite. The three leads are all unlikable in different moments throughout the show, yet viewers can’t help but feel a connection with them, because of how realistic and human they are. Although much of the plot is exaggerated, it’s very easy to see oneself in the minds of the characters.
“It Gets Worse” is an enjoyable and easily bingeable show to watch in your free time, both alone or with friends, especially due to the short length of the episodes, which average close to 20 minutes each. It is relatable, fresh and is sure to make you laugh as you watch the various antics pulled by its main characters.