The Letdown (2016)

In the gritty and humorous world of The Letdown, we journey alongside Audrey, a newly minted mother finding herself in the deep end of parenthood. As she grapples with the relentless exhaustion, breastfeeding battles, and an apparent lack of support from her seemingly indifferent husband, her capricious mother, and friends who have no understanding of her new reality, Audrey is thrust into a sea change of identity, and not in the way she had ever envisioned. In her quest for semblance and sanity, Audrey stumbles upon a new-mothers' group - a diverse fusion of women and a lone man, all navigating the same choppy waters. This ragtag ensemble, united by their shared tales of birthing horrors and sleep-deprived nights, becomes an unexpected lifeline, a beacon of solidarity in an otherwise tumultuous new world of parenthood. The Letdown, initially launched as one of six comedy pilots in the 2016 Comedy Showroom, is an intimate portrayal of the rollercoaster ride that is being a new parent. It is a vivid tapestry woven with extreme, hilarious, and painfully honest threads of real-life experiences. Starring Alison Bell as the beleaguered Audrey, this series is a poignant exploration of the head-spinning transformation into parenthood, offering both laughter and tears in equal measures. It encapsulates the paradox of new parenthood, a journey fraught with trials yet filled with moments that make it all worthwhile. This show is an unmissable testament to the universal truths of motherhood, a heartening reminder that no one is alone in this wild ride.

The Letdown is a comedy show featuring Alison Bell and created by Sarah Scheller.

The Letdown is currently streaming on Netflix and Netflix basic with Ads.