This TV Series With 'Bridgerton' Star Is One of the Most Underrated Dramedies of the Recent Years

Big Mood returned almost unnoticed, without a major promotional campaign. The second season of the British dramedy, starring Nicola Coughlan and Lydia West, continues to explore the complex friendship between two women, one of whom lives with bipolar disorder.

The series was praised for its honest and sensitive portrayal of mental illness, as well as the incredible chemistry between the two leads.

If you watched the first season, then you already know why you should tune in to the second. If not, now's the perfect time to discover one of the most underrated shows in recent years.

What Is 'Big Mood' Season 2 About?

One year has passed since the events of the first season. Maggie has physically recovered from lithium poisoning and is in a stable period: she's writing a play, following a regimen, taking her medications, and attending therapy.

Eddie flew to Los Angeles to escape the pain she endured while supporting her friend. Now, they're both back in the same city, but a chasm has formed between them that neither knows how to bridge.

Maggie tries to avoid making sudden moves and to control every detail of her life. Eddie, on the other hand, is just beginning to understand that she has been hiding her unprocessed grief over her deceased father behind other people's problems all this time.

The Foundation of 'Big Mood' Is the Chemistry Between Nicola Coughlan and Lydia West

The chemistry between the two leads is not only a highlight of Big Mood, it's its foundation. Without it, the show would quickly disintegrate into incoherent scenes. Starting in the second season, it becomes clear that Coughlan and West act as if they are real-life friends onscreen.

Maggie has everything under control and according to plan, yet the effort required to maintain this control is evident in every scene. The slightest disruption to the schedule, and the viewer senses that Maggie could break down – it's a delicate task requiring tremendous inner tension.

Eddie is accustomed to seeming fine, and West provides just the right amount of vulnerability, allowing the viewers to see everything else. Critics are already calling the season a BAFTA contender, and watching these two actresses, it's easy to see why.

'Big Mood' Is a Refreshing Black Comedy

Big Mood is billed as a dark comedy, and the second season embraces that genre even more confidently than the first. The jokes are effective not because the show tries to be witty, but because the characters are relatable and come to life.

The six episodes can be watched in one evening, and the finale is absolutely heartbreaking. Big Mood is a must-watch for anyone looking for an honest and sensitive portrayal of mental illness and for fans of smart, funny, and heartbreaking stories about friendship.

What Did Critics & Viewers Think of 'Big Mood' Season 2?

• Big Mood Season 2 has 67% from critics and 83% from viewers on Rotten Tomatoes.

Where to Watch 'Big Mood' Season 2?

Big Mood Season 2 is available to stream on Tubi.