Fleishman is in Trouble (2022)

If you're in the mood for an absorbing miniseries, Hulu has got you covered. Fleishman is in Trouble is based on Taffy Brodesser-Akner's novel of the same name and it honestly feels like if you could watch an audiobook, but like, in a good way.

Limited mini-series premiere: November 17, 2022
Runtime: 48 minute episodes

Stars: Jesse Eisenberg, Claire Danes, Lizzy Caplan
Country: USA Language: English

Genre: Drama
Streaming on: Hulu

Jesse Eisenberg stars as Toby Fleishman, a recently divorced doctor who is reentering the dating scene when his ex-wife (Claire Danes) disappears, leaving him with their two kids.

The cast and writing are strong in this mini-series, which has 5 episodes streaming so far on Hulu. Episode 6 drops on 12/14 at 9 PM.

0.7/1 Directing

0.7/1 Cinematography

0.6/1 Visual design

0.8/1 Editing

0.8/1 Plot

1/1 Dialogue

0.8/1 Acting

0.7/1 Soundtrack/Score/Sound

1/1 Originality

0.7/1 Rewatchability

Total: 7.8/10 Binge Bones

The verdict: You will never think about beef lo mein the same way again.

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