Starstruck

Pick #1,093

Starstruck

Rose Matafeo · United Kingdom · English

A rom-com series that's just as easy as it is edgy

7.5 Our score

2023 Show Comedy, Romance

HBO Max

Our take

New Zealand comic Rose Matafeo directs, writes, and stars in this charming series about a regular woman who unwittingly spends the night with a film star. What was supposed to be a one-night stand hilariously evolves into something quite serious, with both leads learning to navigate the messy contours of modern love (think Notting Hill but with the roles reversed). 

With only six episodes per season, each running at less than 30 minutes, this British romantic comedy series is a sweet and easy gulp; you’ll find yourself alternating between sobs and chuckles throughout the inevitable binge. 

The story

What happens

A drunken New Year's Eve hook-up becomes far more complicated for Jessie when she discovers her one night stand is actually a film star.

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What the critics said

Notable Critics

"If "falling for a movie star" is the potential hook, Matafeo is the one doing the reeling in and doing it with all the confidence that Jessie has."

— Steve Greene

The details

About this pick

Year
2023
Type
Show
Creator
Rose Matafeo
Cast
Lorne MacFadyen, Nikesh Patel, Rose Matafeo
Language
English
Country
United Kingdom
Rated
TV-MA

Streaming arrival

  • HBO Max

Who picked it

About the author

Renee Cuisia

Renee Cuisia

Renee Cuisia is the lead curator at A Good Movie to Watch. In her spare time, she likes to watch K-dramas and analyze them to death. She's also seen You've Got Mail one too many times but is still convinced it's one of the greatest films out there.

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