Physical (2021)

In the vibrant yet vulnerable coastal utopia of 1980s San Diego, Physical is where dark humor meets domestic drama. Our protagonist is Sheila Rubin, an outwardly dutiful wife, quietly wrestling with her inner turmoil, while backing her intelligent yet contentious husband's state assembly campaign. Behind the veneer of conformity, Sheila's quirky, cynical perspective on life stays veiled from the world. Sheila's struggle with self-perception forms a labyrinth of personal afflictions that she battles, until she stumbles upon an unexpected sanctuary: aerobics. Initially lured by the exercise, her real emancipation manifests when she harnesses her newfound obsession, intertwining it with the emerging phenomenon of videotape technology to launch a groundbreaking venture. Physical traces the monumental trajectory of Sheila's evolution from a suppressed, undervalued supporter to a formidable, self-assured titan of commerce. Her transformation into the pioneering lifestyle guru - a figure now ubiquitous but was a radical novelty in her time, forms the crux of this riveting story. As Sheila steps into her power, she redefines the status quo, offering a unique blend of empowerment, resilience, and humor that resonates with the era and beyond.

Physical is a comedy show featuring Rose Byrne and created by Annie Weisman.

Physical is currently streaming on Apple TV Plus.