Brie Larson plays a scientist who constantly clashes with the male-dominated world. When she meets a like-minded colleague (Lewis Pullman), they fall in love, but her life if full of challenges after he dies and leaves her pregnant. To make ends meet, she ends up hosting a cooking show with a scientific angle. Meanwhile, her Black neighbor (Aja Naomi King) comes up against racial issues. This look at 2 strong women defying 1950s mentality clearly makes a feminist statement, sometimes more than it resonates on a personal level. Larson crafts a character that’s stern, serious and sometimes vulnerable, while Pullman’s quietly charming portrayal creates lingering fond memories. King actually seems to embody the emotional angle more effectively. Their staunchness despite setbacks relays a sometimes-compelling feminist fantasy, but at other times the disjointed scenes seem more preachy than poignant. (8 one-hour episodes) 
(2.5 / 5)