Better Things (TV series)

Better Things is an American television series. It was created by Pamela Adlon and Louis C.K.. The show aired on FX from September 2016 to April 2022. The series stars Pamela Adlon as Sam Fox, a single mother raising three daughters while working as an actress in Los Angeles.

 Plot 
Better Things follows Sam Fox, a single mother of three daughters. Each child has their own personality, and Sam tries to balance parenting, acting work, and her personal life. She also cares for her aging mother. The show is known for its honest and sometimes painful, yet humorous look at everyday life. It avoids over-the-top drama and focuses on real human experiences. The tone is direct, emotional, and often quiet.

 Reception 
Better Things was praised by critics for its realism and emotional depth. The show mixes humor and serious moments, often within the same scene. Critics said the camera work and direction made the viewer feel close to the main character. Pamela Adlon wrote and directed many episodes herself, which gave the show a consistent tone. Reviewers gave it 84 out of 100 points in some sources.

 Cast 
 Pamela Adlon as Sam Fox
 Mikey Madison as Max
 Hannah Alligood as Frankie
 Olivia Edward as Duke
 Celia Imrie as Phyllis
 Diedrich Bader as Rich
 Rebecca Metz as Tressa
 Matthew Glave as Xander
 Kevin Pollak as Marion
 Lucy Davis as Macy
 Henry Thomas, Janina Gavankar, and others

For the full cast list, see: Complete Cast on fernsehserien.tv

 Streaming 
The show is available on platforms like Disney+ and MagentaTV in some countries.

 References 
 Better Things on fernsehserien.tv

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