Shrill
Overview
Annie, a plus-sized woman, embarks on a journey of self-acceptance while striving to reshape her life, not her appearance. As she navigates the challenges of launching her career, she faces the trials of toxic relationships, ailing family dynamics, and the pressures of a demanding boss. With humor and resilience, Annie confronts societal expectations and personal struggles, embracing her identity as she seeks fulfillment on her own terms. The show highlights the complexities of body positivity and the pursuit of happiness amid life's chaos.
Episodes
-
1
Annie
After the morning-after pill doesn’t work, aspiring journalist Annie discovers that she’s pregnant and finds herself contemplating the implication...
-
2
Date
Annie is excited as she embarks on writing her first article and prepares for her first date with Ryan, all while pushing herself to seek more from th...
-
3
Pencil
Annie is determined not to let her online troll overshadow her recent achievements. Eager to share her joy, she invites Ryan to a work event, thrilled...
-
4
Pool
Annie and Fran go to the Fat Babe Pool Party, where Annie feels a surge of empowerment. Fueled by her frustration with her boss, Gabe, she decides to ...
-
5
Article
Title: Feature Piece Plot: As Annie navigates the repercussions of her piece titled "Hello, I'm Fat," her relationship with Gabe becomes strained due...
-
6
Troll
Annie is stepping out of her comfort zone like never before, and her life is turning into a whirlwind of highs and lows. As she navigates this chaos, ...
-
1
Camp
Annie and Ryan flee from the looming threat of the Troll and head off for a camping trip. However, their escape is short-lived when Annie discovers th...
-
2
Kevin
Annie embarks on her freelance journey by conducting an interview with the Troll. Meanwhile, Fran is devastated to learn that Vic isn't committed to h...
-
3
Skate
After a month of being self-employed, Annie is feeling the pressure. Struggling to secure clients, she finds herself longing for her former colleagues...
-
4
Freak
Annie returns to The Thorn, but her status has declined, landing her in the Freak of the Week section. Despite this setback, she enjoys a flourishing ...
-
5
Wedding
Annie accompanies Fran to her cousin's authentic Nigerian wedding. While there, Fran reunites with her parents, which brings up some unresolved tensio...
-
6
WAHAM
Gabe assigns Annie a substantial article about a women in business convention. At first, she's excited, but she soon sees it for what it truly is: a w...
-
7
Salon
Title: Salon Plot: Annie is invited to Gabe’s monthly gathering, where she encounters the publisher of The Thorn, who expresses admiration for he...
-
8
HR
Annie confronts the lingering issues in her life involving Ryan and her mother. Meanwhile, Fran discovers that she doesn’t have to rely on others fo...
-
1
Ribs
Title: Ribs Plot: Recently unattached, Annie dives into the dating scene, experiencing a rollercoaster of outcomes, culminating in a distressing visi...
-
2
Will
Amadi arranges a disastrous blind date for Annie, leaving her feeling frustrated. Meanwhile, Fran is tired of the isolation of working from home and d...
-
3
Retreat
Title: Getaway Plot: At Thorn's yearly creative getaway, Annie pushes for more challenging projects. Meanwhile, Fran struggles to connect with her ...
-
4
Ranchers
Annie embarks on her first major investigative assignment, heading to a separatist community near Portland. However, she begins to question whether sh...
-
5
No
Annie deals with criticism following her article on separatism, leading her to question whether she truly deserves the backlash. Meanwhile, Fran takes...
-
6
Sorry
Annie seeks to repair the damage from a career setback, but Gabe insists she write a profile to help boost his memoir. During this time, Annie finds h...
-
7
Beach
Title: Coastal Memories Plot: Annie, Will, Fran, and Emily head to the Oregon coast for a weekend getaway. As they bask in the sun and enjoy the ocea...
-
8
Move
The Thorn staff catches wind of gossip suggesting that the paper has been sold. Annie steps over a line concerning someone important to her, risking t...
