WELLMANIA is an Australian-based comedy sitcom, along with some dramatic life issues thrown into the mix. It centers around Liv (Celeste Barber) and her fast-paced life that leads to health problems.
WELLMANIA uses sarcasm and brittle humor to make its points. Drugs, sex, alcohol, work choices, family relationships, anxiety, and homosexuality are all key subject matters. It is young, fresh, and modern in its approach to comedy. Liv goes against the “norm” for lead roles. She is brave and, most of the time, over the top. But she is forgivable in her wellness journey even when she fu** it all up. (Which is every episode)
WELLMANIA took some getting used to before I enjoyed where we were headed. The finale got very serious in anticipation of another season. It hit me in the gut. Are any of us really “well?” The answer to this question will haunt me for some time.
WELLMANIA is available on NETFLIX.
