‘It Gets Worse’ Review: Paramount+’s Hilariously Observed, Affectionately Drawn Comedy About the Agony and Ecstasy of Early Adulthood

Paramount+’s *It Gets Worse* is a comedy about three young Londoners whose lives begin to diverge when their shared lease ends. Through their awkward relationships, housing arrangements and work, the series explores the mix of freedom, uncertainty and self-absorption that can make early adulthood feel both exciting and painful.

Created by Leo Reich, the show follows aimless Ethan, essayist and tutor Sam, and office worker Abi, whose distinct personalities are held together by a close friendship. Ethan stays with a disastrous hook-up, Sam moves in with her ex and a group of artists, while Abi lives with her boyfriend and pursues a promotion at a startup. The review says the series makes fun of its characters while also showing warmth and empathy towards them.