It Gets Worse, the new six-part comedy series created and starring comedian Leo Reich, is now streaming on Paramount+ (Paramount+ Premium Plan). All six episodes of the SHOWTIME® original made their debut on Friday, Nov. 6.
Produced by renowned entertainment company A24, It Gets Worse follows three best friends from university as they navigate the disappointing realities of adulthood when it comes to their careers, love lives, and more. The comedy stars Leo Reich, Emily Fairn, Olive Gray, and more. The show has some impressive guest stars as well, including Andrew Scott, Lena Dunham, and Amelia Dimoldenberg.
Keep reading to learn everything you need to know about It Gets Worse: the story, cast, creative team, how to stream the series, and more.
Key facts
- Status: Streaming now
- Premiere date: Nov. 6, 2026
- Episodes: Six
- Release schedule: All six episodes released together
- Streaming: Paramount+ (Paramount+ Premium plan required)
- Creator: Leo Reich
- Stars: Leo Reich, Emily Fairn, Olive Gray, Sean Delaney, Dane Williams, India Mullen, and John Tothill
Where to watch It Gets Worse
It Gets Worse is available to stream on Paramount+ with a subscription to the Paramount+ Premium Plan. All six episodes of the SHOWTIME® original series are now available to watch on demand. See the watch info below:
It Gets Worse Season 1
- Date: Nov. 6, 2026
- Episodes: Six
- Streaming: Paramount+ (Paramount+ Premium plan)
What is It Gets Worse about?
It Gets Worse is a comedy that follows three best friends from university whose lives in London are not going according to plan. From disappointing jobs to non-existent love lives, Ethan, Abi, and Sami begin to lose hope and wonder if life gets any better than this.
The irreverent comedy explores friendship, life’s uncertainty, disillusionment, and the disappointment of reality not matching expectations. Those looking for a fresh, contemporary comedy about navigating life in your 20s, this show is for you.
Who is in the cast?
It Gets Worse, created, executive produced, and starring Leo Reich, has a starring ensemble and an impressive guest cast. The show is narrated by novelist Zadie Smith (White Teeth). Meet the main cast:
- Leo Reich (Leo Reich: Literally Who Cares?!) as Ethan
- Emily Fairn (House of Guinness, The Responder) as Abi
- Olive Gray (Save Me, Halo) as Sam
- Sean Delaney (Killing Eve, Life After Life) as Tom
- Dane Williams (What It Feels Like for a Girl, House of David) as Aaron
- India Mullen (Normal People, Brassic) as Zara
- John Tothill (2025 Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee) as Leon
Guest stars include:
- Andrew Scott (All of Us Strangers, Fleabag, Sherlock) as Brian
- Lena Dunham (Girls, Too Much) as Greta
- Amelia Dimoldenberg (Chicken Shop Date) as Emily
- Blake Harrison (The Inbetweeners) as Roger
Is Andrew Scott in It Gets Worse?
Yes. Andrew Scott guest stars in the series premiere of It Gets Worse as a therapist named Brian.
Who created the series?
It Gets Worse is created by comedian Leo Reich. He is also an executive producer and a star of the show. Reich is a British comedian known for the special Leo Reich: Literally Who Cares?!, and a role in the Lena Dunham comedy series Too Much. His satirical take on contemporary young-adult culture is hilarious and poignant, humor he continues to bring in It Gets Worse.
A24, the studio behind TV series such as Beef, Ramy, Euphoria, Hazbin Hotel, Irma Vep, and more, produces this SHOWTIME original series. The combination of Reich’s comedic voice and A24’s distinguished production company creates a comedy that must be added to your watchlist.
Mounia Akl (House of Guinness, Boiling Point) is directing, Sam Pinnell (Trying, Derry Girls) is producing, and Matthew Lewis (Boiling Point, Enola Holmes 3) serves as the cinematographer.
Watch the trailer
You can watch the official trailer for It Gets Worse right here. In it, we meet Ethan (Leo Reich), Abi (Emily Fairn), and Sam (Olive Gray), young adults who were told life would get better as they came of age, but find that it (love, work, and life) only gets worse. Check out cameos from Lena Dunham and others as well as we get snapshots of the three friends fighting, partying, working, and more.
See photos
Here are photos from It Gets Worse Season 1. Get a peek at best friends Ethan, Abi, and Sam’s social, professional, and home life in these first-look photos. Also catch a glimpse of guest stars Lena Dunham, Amelia Dimoldenberg, Blake Harrison, Vicki Pepperdine, and Clayton Pettit.
Watch It Gets Worse on Paramount+
If you’re in need of a laugh, look no further. Stream all six episodes of It Gets Worse on Paramount+ (Paramount+ Premium plan). This witty, clever comedy is the edgy sitcom you didn’t know you needed. Leo Reich’s humorous perspective on three friends and their everyday frustrations is comedic gold. So tune in and check out more comedies on Paramount+ when you’re done!
WATCH NOW: It Gets Worse
