Based on the bestselling book of essays by Cheryl Strayed, Tiny Beautiful Things is, well, made of many tiny beautiful things. It’s at once a meditation on grief, a coming-of-age tale, a contemplation of family ties, a sobering look at a midlife crisis, a romance, a comedy, and an absolute tearjerker of a drama. It’s clunky on some fronts and much better on others, but overall the series packs a gut-wrenching punch with the ever-compelling Kathryn Hahn as the lead.
It’s surprisingly light with each of its eight episodes running at just under 30 minutes, but in all, the show effectively tugs at the heartstrings and provides welcome insight into navigating the highs and lows of living a small but meaningful life.
"Hahn is the ideal choice to embody all of Strayed’s contradictions—she’s able to give glorious advice, but unable to navigate her own troubles—and the show, though sometimes too slow-moving, is a lovely glimpse into the making of a writer."
— Rachel Syme
"A thoughtful exploration of grief and how old wounds carry forward, with particular attention to motherhood"
— Cristina Escobar
A floundering writer becomes a revered advice columnist while her own life is falling apart.
SAG Awards
1 nomination
