Divorce

The series follows Frances and Robert, a couple navigating their difficult and prolonged divorce. As they untangle their lives, they confront personal flaws, relationship issues, and the complexities of starting over. The show explores the emotional toll and often awkward realities of separation, set against the backdrop of affluent New York suburban life. It delves into how their friends and families are affected by their split.

Divorce received generally mixed to positive reviews. Critics often praised Sarah Jessica Parker's performance and the show's nuanced portrayal of marital breakdown, but some found the pacing slow and the characters' behavior frustrating. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some appreciating the realistic depiction of a messy divorce and others finding it bleak.

• Praised for its strong lead performances, particularly Sarah Jessica Parker.

• Applauded for its realistic and often uncomfortable depiction of divorce.

• Criticized by some for its slow pacing and unlikeable characters at times.

Google audience: Google users appreciated the show's realistic portrayal of the emotional and practical challenges of divorce, with many finding the performances compelling. However, some viewers found the characters to be self-absorbed and the overall tone too somber.

The show was inspired by a conversation show creator Sharon Horgan had with a friend who was going through a difficult divorce, realizing that it was often a long, drawn-out process rather than a sudden event.