A dating support group where the guru might be the most unhinged of all.
Season 2 • Episode 7
LatestDaisy deals with the fallout from Mark’s return. Janice and Fred reveal some startling information about their relationship. Bryce comes to a decision. The group bands together to come to the aid of a friend in need.
Set in the witty, cruelly comedic dating world of contemporary NYC, Wallflowers details the ensemble exploits of a tight knit group of jaded but hopeful Gen-X stragglers coping with the ecstasy and the agony of dating life - as members of a Manhattan support group for the hopelessly single. Self-described “dating guru” Janice Ackerman, has vowed to find love for each and every one of her students. Even if it kills them.
Writing
Janice's unhinged guru monologues are deliciously specific and unhinged.
Acting
Christianne Tisdale commits fully to Janice's terrifying optimism.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Released in 2013, this quietly predicted the explosion of parasocial 'dating coach' influencers on TikTok years later.
The series originated as a web series before landing streaming distribution, making it an early example of the 'web-to-premium' pipeline for indie comedy.
