'Laid' Review: Stephanie Hsu Sex Comedy Strikes a Scattered Tone

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Stephanie Hsu's new Peacock comedy 'Laid' explores the messy consequences of a self-absorbed influencer's misdeeds, striking a polarizing tone.

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Stephanie Hsu delivers a divisive performance as Ruby Yao, a 'selfish' and 'nightmare' of a protagonist who belongs 'in jail' according to the show's description.
The series, adapted from a podcast, follows Ruby's 'karmic comeuppance' for her misdeeds, offering a scattered yet potentially compelling exploration of influencer culture.

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Stephanie Hsu, Peacock, 'Laid'