Living with Yourself (2019)
TV series · Comedy, Drama
Stream itif you enjoy a smart, existential comedy that balances absurdity with genuine emotional weight.
Paul Rudd carries this existential comedy about a man literally competing with himself for his own life. It is a short, inventive single season that uses its sci-fi premise to ask uncomfortable questions about self-improvement and happiness.
What it is about
Burned out on life, Miles undergoes a strange procedure at a strip mall spa -- and wakes to find he's been replaced by a better version of himself.
Trailer
What Living with Yourself is like, and who it is for
What it is like to watch
To watch is to witness a clever, briskly paced dive into an identity crisis. The tone shifts nimbly between dry sarcasm and suburban malaise, grounded by a dual performance that feels distinct rather than gimmicky. It uses a high-concept premise to explore the mundane friction of a marriage, maintaining a level of narrative curiosity that keeps the absurdity feeling personal rather than spectacular.
Who it is for, and who should skip it
It is for viewers who enjoy character-driven dramedies with a speculative edge, similar to high-concept indie films. You should skip it if you are looking for a laugh-a-minute sitcom or a hard sci-fi thriller with deep world-building. One honest caveat: the series focuses more on domestic disputes and self-loathing than the scientific mechanics of the spa, which may frustrate those wanting plot-heavy genre fiction.
The right evening for it
The short episodes suit a mid-week binge when you want something thoughtful but light enough to finish in just a few sittings. It is perfect for an evening of quiet introspection that avoids feeling overly bleak.
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How Living with Yourself leaves you
One line on the mood it ends on, with no plot. Some people count that as a spoiler, so it stays hidden until you ask.
This leaves you feeling bittersweet and contemplative, pondering whether the pursuit of a 'perfect' version of yourself is worth the loss of your authentic, messy edges.
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If you like this, try
The Good Place (2016)
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Maniac (2018)
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Living with Yourself soundtrack
Music by Anna Meredith
Questions people ask
- Is Living with Yourself a mind-bending series?
- Yes. On Watchlist Boosted it is tagged Mind-Bending, with a funny streak. Paul Rudd carries this existential comedy about a man literally competing with himself for his own life. It is a short, inventive single season that uses its sci-fi premise to ask uncomfortable questions about self-improvement and happiness.
- How many seasons of Living with Yourself are there?
- 1 season and 8 episodes, at about 25 min an episode. It has finished, so you can watch the whole thing.
- Where can I watch Living with Yourself in Canada?
- In Canada, Living with Yourself is included with Netflix (all plans).
- Who composed the music for Living with Yourself?
- The music for Living with Yourself is by Anna Meredith.
- Is Living with Yourself worth watching?
- Stream it: if you enjoy a smart, existential comedy that balances absurdity with genuine emotional weight. IMDb users rate it 7.1 out of 10 from 37,769 votes and TMDB users 6.8.
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