A24 and Crave’s new comedy “It Gets Worse,” created by comedian Leo Reich and produced as a six-part series, is reviewed by outlets for its sharp, observant take on early adulthood. Reviewers describe it as a prickly but perceptive story that centers on the personal and emotional messiness of being in your 20s.
Across coverage, the series is framed as both specific and relatable: it follows three 20-something best friends in London, with Leo Reich starring and featuring a cast of guest appearances. The Hollywood Reporter also highlights that the show is available as a Paramount+ offering, and notes guest talent including Lena Dunham and Andrew Scott.
Other reviews emphasize different aspects of the same premise. Mashable foregrounds that it suits a “20-something at a crossroads,” using that framing to position the show as an ode to messy 20s. The New York Times leads with the reviewer’s view that the material becomes progressively “worse,” while still landing as comedy.
Overall, the outlets largely agree on what the series is about—Leo Reich’s early-adulthood comedy—while varying in how they describe its tone and which audience and themes they highlight.
