| You're the Worst | |
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| Genre | Comedy drama Romantic comedy Black comedy |
| Created by | Stephen Falk |
| Starring | |
| Opening theme | "7:30 AM" by Slothrust |
| Composer | Adam Blau |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 5 |
| No. of episodes | 62 (list of episodes) |
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| Executive producer | Stephen Falk |
| Production location | Los Angeles |
| Camera setup | Single-camera |
| Running time | 21–35 minutes |
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| Original release | |
| Network | FX (2014) FXX (2015–19) |
| Release | July 17, 2014 – April 3, 2019 |
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You're the Worst is an American comedy-drama television series created by Stephen Falk. Originally broadcast by FX, the series moved to its sister channel FXX beginning with the second season. The series follows Jimmy (Chris Geere), a self-involved writer, and Gretchen (Aya Cash), a self-destructive PR executive, as they attempt a relationship, along with their friends Edgar (Desmin Borges) and Lindsay (Kether Donohue).[1][2] The series premiered on July 17, 2014.[3]
In September 2014, FX renewed the show for a thirteen-episode second season, which premiered September 9, 2015 on FXX.[4] The second season shifted its focus towards clinical depression and its effect on modern relationships.[5][6] In September 2016, FX renewed the series for a fourth season,[7] which premiered on September 6, 2017.[8] In November 2017, FX renewed the series for a fifth and final season which premiered on January 9, 2019. The final episode aired on April 3, 2019.[9][10]
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- ^ Viruet, Pilot (November 18, 2016). "'You're the Worst' Depicts How Depression Affects Relationships". Vice. Retrieved March 24, 2022.
- ^ Sims, David (November 4, 2015). "The Nuanced Tragicomedy of You're the Worst". The Atlantic. Retrieved March 24, 2022.
- ^ Holloway, Daniel (September 28, 2016). "'You're the Worst' Renewed at FXX for Season 4". Variety. Retrieved September 28, 2016.
- ^ Schwartz, Ryan (June 28, 2017). "You're the Worst Season 4, Better Things Season 2 Get Premiere Dates". TVLine. Retrieved June 28, 2017.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (November 15, 2017). "'You're the Worst' Renewed for Fifth and Final Season at FXX". Variety. Retrieved November 15, 2017.
- ^ Evans, Greg (November 5, 2018). "'You're The Worst': FXX Sets Premiere Date For Final Season, Releases Trailer". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 5, 2018.