Why Are You Like This?

Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 2021-02-16

Last Air Date: 2021-03-16

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 6

Created By: Mark Bonanno, Humyara Mahbub, Naomi Higgins

Networks: ABC TV Plus

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Top Cast

Naomi Higgins as Penny
Olivia Junkeer as Mia
Wil King as Austin
Lawrence Leung as Daniel
Rik Brown as Richard
Tiama Martina as Grace
Alexander Lloyd as Bartender
Patrick Durnan Silva as Seth
Lara Robinson as Maddie
Nicholas Soperlario as Nic / Paddington Bareback

Seasons

Season 1 (2021)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: I Love Gay (2021-02-16)

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.
Ep. 2: The Pressures of Late Capitalism (2021-02-16)

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.
Ep. 3: D*ck or P*ssy of Colour (2021-02-23)

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.
Ep. 4: Hey Rich Baby (2021-03-02)

Mia appoints herself manager to a questionably young cosplayer to make money off nerds, and Penny helps Austin prepare for a drag competition.
Ep. 5: The Infinite Mercy of God (2021-03-09)

While Mia does Ramadan her own way, Penny somehow becomes friends with the most annoying Muslims on earth. Austin pursues self-care in the form of expensive skincare.
Ep. 6: I Will Not Speak for the Entire Queer Community (2021-03-16)

Penny's idol's problematic past surfaces online, much to Mia's glee and the frustration of Austin, whose new job relies on them attending her performance.