Someone Great

Someone Great is currently streaming in Australia on Netflix, and in the US on Netflix, and it delivers exactly the kind of comedy that earns a loyal following. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. 1,200 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Gina Rodriguez leads a cast with real comic timing. Available now on Netflix — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Someone Great arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Someone Great from the crowd. An aspiring music journalist lands her dream job and is about to move to San Francisco when her boyfriend of nine years decides to call it quits. To nurse her broken heart, she and her two best friends spend one outrageous last adventure in New York City. Gina Rodriguez and Brittany Snow lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2019. Someone Great earns its laughs from character rather than situation, which is why it does not wear thin the way pure farce tends to. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, Someone Great is a strong candidate. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single evening. Gina Rodriguez sets the tone, but the supporting cast is where a lot of the best moments come from. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.