It Gets Worse (TV series)
Upcoming British comedy series about eviction and friendship.
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It Gets Worse is an upcoming British comedy series from A24, made for Channel 4. Leo Reich wrote, created, and stars in the show. The plot centres on three university friends in their mid-twenties who share a London flat and are being kicked out by their landlord.
The cast includes Leo Reich as Ethan, Emily Fairn as Abi, and Olive Gray as Sam. Other performers are Gary Beadle, Simon Haines, Lena Dunham, Andrew Scott, Sean Delaney, Dane Williams, India Mullen, Safia Oakley-Green, John Tothill, Arian Nik, Amelia Dimoldenberg, Blake Harrison, Nicole Sadie Sawyerr, Phil Zimmerman, Billy Rilot, Kirsty Bloom, Clayton Pettet, Luca Kamleh-Chapman, Vicki Pepperdine, Daniel Monks, and Emmeline Downie.
Channel 4 announced the commission in February 2025. The series is co-produced by the Canadian company Crave. Filming began in 2025, directed by Mounia Akl, with Sam Pinnell as series producer. First-look images from the set were released in October. The series is scheduled to air on Channel 4 in the UK in 2026. In Canada, it will stream exclusively on Crave as a Crave Original.
Quick Facts
- Genre
- Sitcom
- Creator
- Leo Reich
- Director
- Mounia Akl
- Starring
- Leo Reich / Emily Fairn / Olive Gray / Sean Delaney / Dane Williams / India Mullen / Safia Oakley-Green
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Language
- English
- Num Series
- 1
- Num Episodes
- 6
- Producer
- Sam Pinnell
- Company
- A24
- Network
- Channel 4
Facts from the source article.
Lore & Background
In February 2025, Channel 4 announced the commission of It Gets Worse, a comedy series written, created by and starring Leo Reich. The series is produced by A24 and co-produced by Canadian company Crave. Filming began in 2025 with Mounia Akl as director and Sam Pinnell as series producer. First look images from filming were released in October 2025.
The cast includes Leo Reich as Ethan, Emily Fairn as Abi, Olive Gray as Sam, Gary Beadle (role unconfirmed), Simon Haines as Lucas, and many others including Lena Dunham, Andrew Scott, Sean Delaney, Dane Williams, India Mullen, Safia Oakley-Green, John Tothill, Arian Nik, Amelia Dimoldenberg, Blake Harrison, Nicole Sadie Sawyerr, Phil Zimmerman, Billy Rilot, Kirsty Bloom, Clayton Pettet, Luca Kamleh-Chapman, Vicki Pepperdine, Daniel Monks as Graham, and Emmeline Downie.
The series is expected to air on Channel 4 in the United Kingdom in 2026. In Canada, the series will stream exclusively on Crave as a Crave Original.
Reader's Guide
It Gets Worse represents a notable collaboration between A24, known for its distinctive film and television productions, and British broadcaster Channel 4. The series marks Leo Reich's creation and starring role, bringing together a large ensemble cast that includes both established names like Lena Dunham and Andrew Scott alongside emerging talents. The premise—three university friends facing eviction in London—taps into contemporary housing anxieties, a relatable theme for young audiences. The involvement of Canadian streamer Crave as co-producer indicates a cross-border distribution strategy, with the series set to stream exclusively on Crave in Canada. As an upcoming production, its significance will depend on reception, but the combination of A24's production pedigree, Channel 4's comedy history, and a diverse cast positions it as a notable entry in British television comedy for 2026.
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