'Better dead than single': The dark comedy inspired by 'bleak' dating scene

Published: 6/28/2025
'Better dead than single': The dark comedy inspired by 'bleak' dating scene
Real-life sisters Kat Sadler and Lizzie Davidson bring dark comedy to life in the BBC series Such Brave Girls, which delves into taboo subjects like mental health, parental abandonment, and abortion with a unique female perspective. The Bafta-winning show follows sisters struggling to navigate relationships and finances while dealing with dark humor and bleak dating scenes. Inspired by real-life experiences and social media trends, the series humorously tackles societal norms and challenges, aiming to continue satirizing taboo topics and skewering issues in a relatable yet comedic way.