Shrill

Annie’s writing her first article, going on her first date with Ryan and, finally, asking more from the people in her life than she has before. Things are looking up, until an internet troll appears and tries to drag her self-esteem back down where it started.

Annie & Fran attend the Fat Babe Pool Party. Annie is so empowered by the experience and so furious with her boss, Gabe, that she posts a body positive article to the paper’s website that explains exactly what it’s like to be a fat woman in today’s world.

Annies been putting herself out there more than ever and her life is becoming a tornado of both good and bad. She is forced to confront her boyfriend, her boss, her roommate, and even her troll.

Annie starts her freelance career by interviewing the Troll. Fran is heartbroken after she finds out Vic is not exclusive. When no one reads Annies article, she realizes going freelance may not be as positive a move as she thought when she quit The Thorn.

Annie comes back to The Thorn. Shes lost her footing there and now is relegated to the Freak of the Week column. But shes in a great place with Ryan and takes him to dinner with her parents. The newly single Fran takes herself out on a solo date.

Gabe finally gives Annie a meaty article to write – about a women in business convention. Initially impressed, Annie realizes that its really a way to monetize feminism. Gabe guides her to the conclusion that society just wants to put women in boxes.

Annie finally deals with the parts of her life that still challenge her—Ryan and her mom. Fran realizes she doesnt need to be dependent on relationships, she just needs to celebrate herself. English

Amadi sets Annie up on a disastrous blind date. Fran is sick of working from home and takes a job at a salon. Bill and Vera make a big announcement about their future.

For her first big investigative piece, Annie visits a separatist community outside of Portland. But is she out of her depth? Fran and Emily make a sex tape. Annie tries to move things forward with Nick.

Annie tries to make amends after a professional disaster, while Gabe forces her to write a profile of him to promote his memoir. Annie reconnects with someone she initially wrote off. Fran visits Emily’s parents’ house for dinner and learns a big secret.

The Thorn staff hears rumors that the paper has been sold. Annie crosses a boundary of someone she cares about and puts their relationship in jeopardy, while Fran and Emily have a big fight. Fran and Annie lean on each other and wonder about their future.