Ep 2. Episode 2

Life's Too Short is a mockumentary style comedy show that follows the ups and downs of a fictionalized version of Warwick Davis, the famous actor and dwarf. In season 1 Episode 2, Warwick is still struggling to find work and is beginning to feel the impact of his financial situation. As the episode opens we are introduced to his assistant, Cheryl, who is helping him with his schedule. Warwick is keen to find work and is hopeful that he will be able to book a role in a new film. However, his prospects are not looking good as he is turned down for an audition, which leads him to consider branching out into other areas of work.

Warwick's agent, Darren, arrives to discuss his career and suggests that he should consider becoming a motivational speaker. Although initially hesitant, Warwick soon discovers that he has a knack for public speaking and agrees to do a talk at a local school. The talk doesn't go as he had planned, but his unique personality and humor seems to resonate with the students, and he is asked to do another talk at a different school. Encouraged by this success, Warwick decides to turn it into a career and begins to create a brand around himself as a motivational speaker.

However, this new career doesn't come without its challenges. Warwick struggles with the pressure to come up with fresh material for each talk and begins to feel that he is in over his head. Additionally, Darren is unsupportive of Warwick's new venture, as he is not making any commission from the talks, and begins to pressure him to take on more acting work. Warwick soon realizes that he needs to make a choice between his acting career and his new passion for motivational speaking.

As the episode progresses, we see Warwick trying to navigate his new career while still pursuing acting roles. He ends up getting a lead role in a community theater production of Macbeth, which he finds both fulfilling and challenging. However, this new opportunity puts a strain on his speaking career, and he is forced to make a decision about which path to pursue.

Overall, episode 2 of Life's Too Short is a hilarious and entertaining installment that further explores the struggles of Warwick Davis as he tries to navigate his career and find his place in the world. The episode touches on themes of ambition, success, and identity while injecting plenty of humor and heart into the narrative. Viewers will undoubtedly find themselves rooting for Warwick as he tries to find his way, and will be left eagerly anticipating the next episode in this charming and distinctly British series.