Shrill: Notes from a Loud Woman
| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Entertainment |
| Founded | March 15, 2019 |
| Founder | Lindy West, Ali Rushfield, Aidy Bryant |
| Headquarters | United States |
Area served | United States |
Key people | Elizabeth Banks (executive producer), Lorne Michaels (executive producer), Andrew Singer (executive producer), Max Handelman (executive producer) |
| Products | Television series adaptation of Shrill: Notes from a Loud Woman |
| Parent | Broadway Video, Brownstone Productions |
Shrill: Notes from a Loud Woman is a 2016 non-fiction work authored by American writer Lindy West. The book was well-received by critics and later adapted into a television series, which debuted on Hulu in March 2019, featuring Aidy Bryant in the lead role.
Publication history
The 272-page volume was released by Hachette on May 17, 2016.
Synopsis
This collection of witty personal essays addresses themes including body image, experiences with rape threats, puberty, and West's marriage.
Reception
Shrill garnered predominantly favorable critiques. Nora Caplan-Bricker, writing for Slate, characterized West’s prose as "both sharp-toothed and fluid," engaging with issues such as period stigma, abortion stigma, sexism, and fat-shaming. While some observations appeared somewhat loosely linked, they maintained reader interest. In The Guardian, Annalisa Quinn commended the mix of humor and emotional depth, highlighting West’s capacity to remain candid and vulnerable amid persistent harassment. Dayna Tortorici of The New York Times provided a more nuanced assessment, acknowledging West’s warm rapport with readers but noting occasional "juvenile" humor and a somewhat rushed presentation. Nevertheless, Tortorici recognized the importance of West’s public voice.
Television adaptation
In December 2016, Elizabeth Banks secured the television rights to Shrill, initiating development with Hulu. The show’s concept was developed by Lindy West, Ali Rushfield, and SNL's Aidy Bryant, who plays a character inspired in part by West herself. Executive producers include Banks, Lorne Michaels, Andrew Singer, and Max Handelman. The production companies involved are Broadway Video and Brownstone Productions. The series premiered on Hulu on March 15, 2019, with its concluding season launching on May 7, 2021.