Created by Maddy Foley, Becky Swannick and Katelyn McCulloch. The series follows Meg, an awkward millennial played by Maddy Foley. Meg is a very anxious, talk out-laud kind of girl who like the title says is very relatable. Meg goes through many issues that an average Millennial woman goes through in life from Loosing her job, to having to interact with people from high-school, trying new trends like spin classes; the list is endless. Meg also speaks out loud and says the things that people usually don’t say in a particular setting which makes her character that much more spectacular.
The genius behind the series is the one location specific episodes dedicated to a particular issue or socially awkward moment. It is never easy crafting dialogue that can hold an audience without changing locations but Everybody’s Meg does it in brilliant fashion.
I had the privilege of interviewing Katelyn McCulloch a few years ago for a short film she created titled I Do(n’t). From the awkward interaction to the dry humor, you can feel the evolution of her writing and comedic style that sparked from that shift into Everybody’s Meg.
The series was nominated for four Canadian screen awards and rightfully so because it is one of the best pieces of media to come out of Canada this year. You can watch season 1 of Everybody’s Meg online today and I am eagerly awaiting season 2 that filmed earlier this year.
8/10
Written by: Stefano Bove