Series synopsis
Why Are You Like This? is an Australian comedy television series that premiered on ABC TV Plus on February 16, 2021. It ended on March 16, 2021. It was created by Naomi Higgins, Humyara Mahbub, Mark Bonanno. It stars Naomi Higgins, Olivia Junkeer and Wil King.
Penny and Mia are best friends, but they are not good for each other or anyone else. Leaving a path of destruction in their wake wherever they go, they say and do what they want - regardless of the consequences.
Premise
Penny and Mia are best friends, but they are not good for each other or anyone else. Leaving a path of destruction in their wake wherever they go, they say and do what they want - regardless of the consequences.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Naomi Higgins as Penny
- Olivia Junkeer as Mia
- Wil King as Austin
Guest cast
- Tiama Martina as Grace
- Alexander Lloyd as Bartender
- Patrick Durnan Silva as Seth
- Lara Robinson as Maddie
- Lawrence Leung as Daniel
- Rik Brown as Richard
- Nicholas Soperlario as Nic / Paddington Bareback
- Brett Cousins as Peter
- Matt Stewart as Alex
- Sun Park as Dr. Lee
- Susie Youssef as Sophie
- Khisraw Jones-Shukoor as Andrew
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | February 16, 2021 | March 16, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
I Love Gay Mia loses her job and goes on the hunt to find a new one, despite having little motivation to actually work. Austin supports Penny's acts of protest as she strives to be the ultimate ally at her all-male tech startup. |
February 16, 2021 |
| 2 |
The Pressures of Late Capitalism Penny is confronted with the harsh reality of the world when she visits the office of a misogynistic client. Mia enlists a very reluctant Austin to help her tackle a jammy situation with her moon cup. |
February 16, 2021 |
| 3 |
D*ck or P*ssy of Colour After another bad date with a white guy, Mia decolonises her p*ssy. Penny tries to become best friends with Mia's other best friends, and Austin starts to spiral. |
February 23, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ABC TV Plus |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 16, 2021 |
| Last aired | March 16, 2021 |
| Runtime | 24 minutes |
| Status | canceled |