The comedy — which airs on Disney+ in the U.K. and Ireland and on Disney+ and Hulu in the U.S. — follows Alice (Nicola Walker), who is devastated when her best friend Steve (Jemaine Clement) starts dating her 26-year-old daughter Izzy (Yali Topol Margalith). Unfortunately for her, Steve’s more than ready for the attack, and what begins as a perfect friendship, devolves into an all-out feud.” Variety praised the first season, with critic Alison Herman calling Walker and Clement a “hilarious” duo. The series was commissioned by Lee Mason, VP of scripted at Disney+ EMEA.
Sophie has created a distinctive and original comedy, striking a chord and sparking debate with audiences across the country. I’m excited to see what mayhem Sophie and Clerkenwell have in store for our titular characters after that delicious cliffhanger — but we can expect more laughs, betrayal and bad decisions in Season 2.”
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