Better Things (TV series)

Better Things
Genre	Dramedy, Black comedy
Created by	Pamela Adlon, Louis C.K.
Starring	Pamela Adlon, Mikey Madison, Hannah Alligood, Olivia Edward, Celia Imrie
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
No. of seasons	5
No. of episodes	52
Production
Running time	22–30 minutes
Original release
Network	FX
Release	September 8, 2016 – April 25, 2022

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