A therapist's unfiltered honesty creates both heartwarming intimacy and darkly witty chaos for everyone around him.
Earnest and intimate, with dry wit. A comfort watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it is heavy.
Streaming on Apple TV+.
Nothing past what a TV-MA promises: moderate sex and nudity, and no real violence.
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Jimmy is struggling to grieve the loss of his wife while being a dad, friend, and therapist. He decides to try a new approach with everyone in his path: unfiltered, brutal honesty. Will it make things better—or unleash uproarious chaos?
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