Enlightened stars and is executive produced by Laura Dern and Mike White. White also writes and directs the show which follows “an ambitious executive at a global conglomerate who returns to her fractured life after a humiliating public breakdown, determined to lead a more enlightened existence. But her newfound noble intentions only ratchet up the drama, wreaking unexpected havoc on those around her.”
Dern picked up a Golden Globe in the Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series – Comedy or Musical for her work on season one.
Girls – created, executive produced, and starring Lena Dunham – earned five Emmy nominations this year. The series “takes a comic look at the assorted humiliations and rare triumphs of a group of girls in their early 20s.” The cast also includes Jemima Kirke, Allison Williams, Zosia Mamet, Adam Driver and Alex Karpovsky.
Source: HBO
