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Hello LadiesA series brief.

2013 / American comedy / Created by Stephen Merchant, Gene Stupnitsky and Lee Eisenberg

A socially awkward English transplant tries to find romance in Los Angeles.

What is Hello Ladies about?

Stuart Pritchard is a tall, awkward Englishman who arrives in Los Angeles hoping to enter its glamorous social scene and meet the woman of his dreams. His attempts to make connections often reveal the gap between his confidence and the way other people see him.

Five things to know.

  1. The lead

    Stuart is an English newcomer looking for romance in Los Angeles.

  2. The social goal

    He wants access to a glamorous scene that does not come naturally to him.

  3. The comic tension

    His self-image and social missteps create much of the humor.

  4. The creators

    HBO credits Stephen Merchant, Gene Stupnitsky and Lee Eisenberg in the creative team.

  5. Spoiler-free scope

    This brief covers the setup without recounting individual episodes.

Brefly’s take / Interpretation

A thought to take with you.

The comedy turns the discomfort of wanting to fit in into a character study.

Is it your kind of series?

Try it for character-led cringe comedy about dating, ambition and trying to belong.

Three ideas to take with you.

  • Stuart is an English newcomer looking for romance in Los Angeles.
  • He wants access to a glamorous scene that does not come naturally to him.
  • His self-image and social missteps create much of the humor.

Before you press play.

What is Hello Ladies about?

Stuart Pritchard is a tall, awkward Englishman who arrives in Los Angeles hoping to enter its glamorous social scene and meet the woman of his dreams. His attempts to make connections often reveal the gap between his confidence and the way other people see him.

Who is behind Hello Ladies?

Created by Stephen Merchant, Gene Stupnitsky and Lee Eisenberg. HBO credits Stephen Merchant, Gene Stupnitsky and Lee Eisenberg in the creative team.

What kind of series is Hello Ladies?

American comedy. Try it for character-led cringe comedy about dating, ambition and trying to belong.

Sources & scope

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