As a first-time full-time series star, writer and creator, Abby McEnany and her real-life story have threads reminiscent of “Alice in Wonderland.” Or perhaps even “Cinderella.” But as the belle of …
and her real-life story have threads reminiscent of “Alice in Wonderland.” Or perhaps even “Cinderella.” But as the belle of Showtime’s ball who is digging deep down the rabbit hole of TV production for the very first time with ““Not only do I hate almonds, but it’s just like, ‘Get the f— out of my eating area. That’s none of your f—ing business.’ Almonds are the thing, you know? And of course as a fat person it really sucks that my favorite nut is a peanut,” McEnany says.
It’s deep material for a comedy, but a perfect match for Peak TV’s increasing landscape of previously marginalized voices bursting to the forefront. Next to Showtime’s other dark comedies like “Kidding” and “Black Monday,” it’s found a comfortable home. The result is a semi-autobiographical look at McEnany’s life. She’s reveals that she has been — and probably will be again — severely depressed, and that OCD factors heavily into her life. Yet as a staple of the Chicago improv scene, she’s also turned to humor in some of her darkest moments.
In “Work in Progress” McEnany’s fictional family includes her sister Alison , her best friend Campbell and her love interest Chris , a younger trans man. Julia Sweeney, who “ruined” the fictional Abby’s life with her “SNL” character Pat, rounds out the series regulars. As the episodes progress, Abby experiences a growth in self-worth and self-identity, all through McEnany’s signature, self-deprecating comedic lens.
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