

8.029 minSeason 2 • Episode 8
LatestOn the precipice of bringing down Abaddonn, Amy prepares herself and those around her for the inevitable fallout.
After a very public breakdown and a subsequent philosophical awakening in rehabilitation, Amy tries to get her life back together.
Acting
Laura Dern's physical comedy of white woman enlightenment.
Writing
Mike White's dialogue that cuts like therapy you didn't ask for.
Direction
The pilot's underwater breakdown—still unmatched.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Laura Dern and Mike White pitched season 3 as Amy running for office; HBO said no. The network literally destroyed hope. Meta.
This show predicted 2010s wellness culture, corporate 'purpose' branding, and the girlboss-to-burnout pipeline with terrifying precision.