Lena Dunham’s Netflix Series Too Much Premieres With Star-Studded Cast

Lena Dunham returns to television with the Netflix rom-com series Too Much, which she wrote, directed, and produced, centering on a New Yorker who moves to London for work and navigates love and culture clashes. The show stars Meg Stalter as Jessica, with a notable cast including Will Sharpe, Andrew Scott, Naomi Watts, and Emily Ratajkowski, featuring numerous celebrity cameos. Dunham, inspired by her own life and marriage to British musician Luis Felber, collaborated closely with Andrew Scott, who influenced the casting of Stalter and plays a complex character in the series. Meanwhile, Channel 5's historical series, presented by Rob Rinder and Ruth Goodman, explores major events like the Great Plague of 1665 through the contrasting experiences of the rich and poor, combining informative content with engaging reenactments. The Great Plague series highlights social disparities such as living conditions and hygiene, which influenced survival rates during the epidemic. Both programs blend entertainment and education, with Too Much offering a contemporary romantic comedy and The Great Plague providing a historical perspective on class struggles.