Pamela Adlon Looks on the Bright Side of Better Things’ End

We at Vulture have been huge fans of Better Things since the very beginning — when it debuted in 2016. Our admiration for the series, co-created and ultimately shaped by the singular vision of its star Pamela Adlon, has never wavered. Over five seasons, this dramedy explored single motherhood, caregiving, aging, and the struggle to continue an acting career in middle age with great attention to detail, deep humanity, and a full embrace of the unpredictable, beautiful chaos of daily life. Even if you weren’t a single mom, or an actor, or someone who lives across the street from their own mother, there were moments in every episode that could make anyone feel seen.