Girls (2012)
Lena Dunham's groundbreaking HBO comedy-drama about four young women stumbling, striving, and surviving in New York City.
Girls - Series Information
- Original Title: Girls
- First Air Year: 2012
- Last Air Year: 2017
- Created by: Lena Dunham
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Drama, Comedy
- Content Rating (US): TV-MA
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (28 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 6
- Number of Episodes: 62
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: April 15, 2012 (United States - TV-MA), April 15, 2012 (Canada - 14+), April 15, 2012 (United Kingdom - 18), April 15, 2012 (Germany - 18), April 15, 2012 (France - 12), April 15, 2012 (Australia - MA 15+), April 15, 2012 (Brazil - 16), April 15, 2012 (Mexico - C), April 15, 2012 (Spain - 18), April 15, 2012 (South Korea - 19)
- Networks: HBO
- Alternative Titles: Fetele (RO), 女孩我最大 (TW), 女孩我最大 (CN), Dziewczyny (PL), Дівчата (UA), 걸스 (KR), Tüdrukud (EE), Djevojke (HR)
- Production Companies: HBO, Apatow Productions, Jenni Konner Productions
- Production Countries: United States of America
Girls - Plot
The assorted humiliations, disasters and rare triumphs of four very different twenty-something girls: Hannah, an aspiring writer; Marnie, an art gallery assistant and cousins Jessa and Shoshanna.
Girls - Trailer
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Living the dream. One mistake at a time.
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Girls - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Lena Dunham
Main Cast
- Lena Dunham
- Allison Williams
- Zosia Mamet
- Jemima Kirke
- Adam Driver
- Alex Karpovsky
- Andrew Rannells
- Ebon Moss-Bachrach
- Peter Scolari
- Christopher Abbott
Writers
- Jenni Konner
- Lena Dunham
- Judd Apatow
- Sarah Heyward
- Steven Rubinshteyn
Executive Producers
- Judd Apatow
- Ilene Landress
- Lena Dunham
- Jenni Konner
- Bruce Eric Kaplan
Girls - FAQs
Where can you stream Girls online?
Girls is available to stream on Max (formerly HBO Max) with a subscription. You can also purchase individual episodes or full seasons through Apple TV, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Availability may vary depending on your region.
Is Girls based on a true story?
Girls is not based on a specific true story, but creator Lena Dunham drew heavily from her own experiences as a young woman in New York City. The show is widely regarded as semi-autobiographical, with Hannah Horvath reflecting many aspects of Dunham's real life and artistic ambitions.
Who are the main actors in Girls?
The main cast of Girls includes Lena Dunham as Hannah Horvath, Allison Williams as Marnie Michaels, Zosia Mamet as Shoshanna Shapiro, Jemima Kirke as Jessa Johansson, and Adam Driver as Adam Sackler. Andrew Rannells, Alex Karpovsky, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach also appear in key roles.
How many seasons does Girls have?
Girls ran for 6 seasons, comprising 62 episodes in total. The series premiered on HBO on April 15, 2012, and concluded in 2017. Each season features 10 to 12 episodes, with the exception of Season 3, which contains 12 episodes.
Did Girls win any major awards?
Yes, Girls earned numerous accolades during its run. Lena Dunham won a Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Comedy Series in 2013, and the show itself won the Golden Globe for Best Comedy Series that same year. It also received multiple Emmy nominations throughout its six-season run.
What is the content rating for Girls?
Girls is rated TV-MA, indicating it is intended for mature audiences only. The series contains strong language, explicit sexual content, and frank depictions of adult situations. Viewer discretion is strongly advised for younger audiences.
What is Girls the HBO series about?
Girls follows four young women — Hannah, Marnie, Jessa, and Shoshanna — as they navigate the messy realities of life in New York City. The series explores themes of ambition, identity, friendship, love, and self-delusion with sharp wit and unflinching honesty, earning praise for its raw, authentic portrayal of millennial womanhood.
Did Adam Driver get his start on Girls?
Yes, Girls was a major breakthrough for Adam Driver, who played the eccentric and intense Adam Sackler across all six seasons. His performance earned him three consecutive Emmy nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series, and the role launched his career toward international stardom.
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