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When “Younger” debuted on cable network TV Land in 2015, its primary reference point was “Sex and the City,” another comedy created by Darren Star, set within the fast-paced, fashionable world of New York City, filled with romantic drama and an emphasis on female camaraderie.
Since “Younger” concluded its seven-season series in 2021, another show from Star has become a pop-culture phenomenon akin to what “Sex and the City” once represented: “Emily in Paris.”
“Younger” is ideal for enthusiasts of “Emily in Paris,” and currently, all seven seasons of “Younger” can be streamed on Netflix, positioned right next to its comedic counterpart. Similar to Emily, the lead character of “Younger,” Liza Miller (portrayed by Sutton Foster), gets swept up when she accepts a dream job without fully understanding the implications.
The distinction lies in Liza’s intricate web of deception crafted to secure her role within New York City’s publishing realm, and part of the enjoyment in watching “Younger” comes from observing Liza juggle her facade while navigating a complicated romantic and professional landscape.
After parting ways with her unfaithful, gambling-addicted spouse and sending her daughter off for a gap year prior to college, 40-year-old Liza relocates from New Jersey for a fresh beginning in Brooklyn with her long-time friend Maggie (Debi Mazar) and aims to re-enter the workforce. Faced with ageism and a lengthy employment gap, Liza rashly opts to falsify her resume, claiming to be 26. Immediately, she is hired as an assistant at the esteemed Empirical Press, and her entire existence becomes centered around that lie.
‘Younger’ presents a stylish and entertaining workplace comedy
Despite Liza’s ongoing deception being a persistent worry, “Younger” delivers ample additional captivating drama at Empirical and within the broader publishing realm. The New York City depicted in “Younger” retains the same polished and unrealistic quality as in “Sex and the City,” contributing to the glamorous aspirations of those who have fantasized about thriving in the metropolis. This fantasy applies to Liza as well as her genuinely 26-year-old colleague Kelsey Peters (Hilary Duff), who swiftly evolves into her closest confidante and staunchest supporter.
Liza’s superior and eventual hesitant friend is the stern, judgmental Diana Trout (Miriam Shor), a renowned marketing director who harbors resentment towards the perceived entitlement of young millennials like Liza and Kelsey. Diana’s striking, classic style starkly contrasts with the more fashionable appearances of her younger co-workers, and one way “Younger” draws connections back to “Sex and the City” is through the influence of illustrious costume designer Patricia Field, who contributed to both series.
The bond between Liza and Kelsey constitutes the emotional nucleus of “Younger,” yet Liza’s love life also flourishes at her workplace, attributed to her inappropriate but undeniable attraction to her married supervisor, Charles Brooks (Peter Hermann). Although Charles may be nearer to Liza’s actual age, his authoritative position and existing family make it clear he is not someone she ought to pursue — which, naturally, signifies that it won’t be long before he and Liza become involved.
‘Younger’ offers an alluring ongoing love triangle
Another complication regarding Liza’s infatuation with Charles is that her entire scheme to feign being in her 20s initiated from her accidental meeting with tattoo artist Josh (Nico Tortorella), who mistakenly takes her for someone of his age when they cross paths at a bar. Liza and Josh share immediate chemistry, and what she first entertains as a light-hearted affair develops into something more meaningful.
Star and his fellow writers extract considerable mileage from Liza’s gradual unmasking of her secret to various individuals in her life, but it’s evident that Josh is the one she feels she can most rely on with the truth.
Nevertheless, Charles appears to be a more stable, long-term alternative, despite his baggage. I consistently sided with Team Josh (perhaps for obvious reasons), and Foster and Tortorella exhibit outstanding chemistry from the instant their characters meet in the premiere episode. The chemistry between Foster and Hermann unfolds more gradually, but that too is essential in distinguishing Liza’s two romantic interests.
Over seven seasons, “Younger” never overly favors one direction, while also ensuring the romantic twists don’t merely lead Liza in circles.
The supporting ensemble is populated with intriguingly unconventional characters
It would be simple for a series like “Younger” to become preoccupied with the love lives of its main characters, particularly since both Kelsey and Diana have their fair share of romantic intrigue alongside Liza’s. However, the creators maintain a lighthearted tone, aided by a supporting cast of quirky NYC personalities, including the eccentric artist Maggie and Kelsey’s even more peculiar public relations friend Lauren Heller (Molly Bernard). Additional recurring characters enhance both the prestige and the absurdity inherent in the publishing industry, featuring temperamental authors played by Richard Masur, Laura Benanti, and Camryn Manheim.
“It’s a utterly ridiculous concept, and yet you are executing it flawlessly,” comments Manheim’s esteemed psychiatrist Dr. Jane Wray when Liza confesses as part of a complex strategy to secure Wray’s book, an evaluation that could equally apply to “Younger” in its entirety. It’s utterly absurd yet also fully enchanting, an effervescent celebration of youth, regardless of age.
Watch “Younger” now on Netflix.
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