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As one of the titular "Derry Girls" and a romantic lead on "Bridgerton," Nicola Coughlan has proven time and time again that she's just as good at making us laugh as she is at making us swoon. And she certainly earns plenty of laughs with her starring role in the millennial dramedy "Big Mood," which is returning to Tubi for its second season on Thursday, April 16. (Speaking of Tubi, while other top streaming services continue to crank up their monthly fees — *cough* Netflix *cough* — its extensive streaming library remains blessedly free.)
"Big Mood" stars Coughlan as Maggie, one-half of a lifelong pair of buddies alongside Eddie (Lydia West) as they navigate contrasting life priorities, mental health challenges and the messiness of female friendship in London. The upcoming sophomore season will see the young women reunite after a year apart, with even more relationship strains and new faces (including Rupert Everett and Hannah Onslow) to come.
If you haven't yet tuned into the underrated dark comedy, it's the perfect time to catch up on "Big Mood's" six-episode first season before season 2 premieres in a few weeks. And after all, it's totally free on Tubi — what do you have to lose?!
Article continues belowWhat is 'Big Mood' about?
Aspiring playwright Maggie (Nicola Coughlan) and bar owner Eddie (Lydia West) have been besties for a decade and live together in a flat in Dalston, East London, a close friendship made all the more intense and codependent by their work pressures, Maggie's ongoing struggle with bipolar disorder and the looming threat of their 30s.
When Maggie recklessly decides to go off her meds and her mental health struggles come to the forefront, Eddie will have to decide whether or not that through-thick-and-thin connection is actually sustainable.
Alongside its talented leading ladies, the series — which was written and created by Camilla Whitehill and directed by Rebecca Asher — also features Robert Gilbert, Eamon Farren, Niamh Cusack, Amalia Vitale, Luke Featherston, Rebecca Lowman, Stephen Sobal, and Kate Fleetwood.
Why you should you stream 'Big Mood' on Tubi ASAP
Sharing believably excellent chemistry with her onscreen buddy, Lydia West, as well as a hilarious command of both the show's sharp social commentary and bawdy physical comedy, "Big Mood" features a tour de force performance from Nicola Coughlan, who received her first BAFTA TV nomination for playing Maggie.
The Irish actress has always been a scene-stealer in ensemble series like the aforementioned "Bridgerton" and "Derry Girls," but "Big Mood" allows her to deservedly step into the spotlight. For The Guardian, Joel Golby said it best: "[Couglan] plays Maggie with big bombastic take-all-the-energy-in-the-room aplomb, until mental health hits... and then she turns, playing grey and small and slithering with just as much skill."
And speaking of those mental health hits, like "Fleabag" and "I May Destroy You" before it, "Big Mood" isn't scared to have those major lifts swoop down well into the minor key, chronicling Maggie's manic highs and depressive lows with equal parts dark humor and raw emotion.
Tom's Guide will keep you posted on all things related to "Big Mood" season 2, including new trailer clips, character details, plot points and other behind-the-scenes intel.
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