Ep 1. Try Real Hard

Gretchen and Jimmy are back in the third season of You're the Worst. In the season premiere episode, Try Real Hard, the viewers are introduced to the new living situation of Gretchen and Jimmy. They have moved in together, but as expected staying together isn’t always easy. The season opens with the aftermath of Jimmy's grand romantic gesture from last season, which he may have reconsidered.

The episode tries to delve into the couple's new dynamic as they try to navigate living together and balancing their professional and personal lives. Gretchen is suffering from clinical depression, and Jimmy tries to help her, but he doesn't understand how to deal with her condition, even though he is trying his best. Gretchen is aware of the adjustments that need to be made if their relationship is going to work, but she doesn’t quite know how to execute them.

Their friends, Lindsay and Edgar, are also dealing with their own issues. Lindsay is trying to get her life back on track after leaving her husband, while Edgar is dealing with PTSD as a veteran. The duo is trying to find their footing in their personal struggles when Gretchen and Jimmy’s drama come into the mix.

Throughout the episode, Jimmy and Gretchen find themselves continuously at odds with each other. Jimmy tries to fix everything, but the more he tries, the more he messes up. Gretchen, on the other hand, struggles to communicate her feelings openly and honestly, which only exacerbates Jimmy's well-intentioned yet misguided attempts at trying to help. The tension between the couple builds throughout the episode, and the audience is left wondering whether they will break up or find a way to come out unscathed.

As always, You’re the Worst continues to touch on themes of love, mental health, and relationships in this episode. The show is known for dealing with these themes in a real and honest way, and the third season is no exception. The premiere is solid, and the characters are as witty and sarcastic as ever. The chemistry between the cast members continues to be excellent, which is one of the strongest aspects of the show.

Overall, Try Real Hard is an excellent start to the third season of You’re the Worst. The episode does an excellent job of setting up the season's overarching storylines while also dealing with the personal struggles of the individual characters. The third season promises to be as poignant and funny as ever, and fans of the show will not be disappointed.