Better Things: Season 3

"Even when the characters are hurting themselves, being petty and hypocritical, and otherwise making a mess of things, it's a pleasure to watch because so much care and thought have gone into each frame and line."

"Better Things feels a bit freer to be its most audacious self this season."

"The show, a semi-autobiographical depiction of Adlon's life, is still silly, touching, absurdist, invigorating. The '60s and '70s pop/rock throwbacks can still pack a gut punch at the right moment."

"More than anything, Better Things captures the inevitable, irrational feeling most women have that it is always our responsibility - whether at work, at home, or out in the world - to solve the problem at hand."

"As bold, tender and shameless as ever."

"Each episode feels like a compelling short story, or a collection of theme-linked tales, toggling between topics both deep and juvenile."

"In the end, there's no one takeaway; there are dozens, and they're delivered with the kind of beautiful storytelling that appears effortless, but actually requires acknowledgement on levels both granular and grand."

"She's making choices bold enough to alienate some viewers-ones that introduce a voice strong enough to stand on its own."

"In season three, Adlon is getting involved ever more deeply in the evolution of life."