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Season 2 – Physical

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Season 2 – Physical

2022

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Sheila Rubin is a quietly tormented housewife in 1980s San Diego; behind closed doors, she battles extreme personal demons and a vicious inner voice, but things change when she discovers aerobics, sparking a journey toward empowerment and success.

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Critics Consensus

Rose Byrne's blood, sweat, and tears are finally given a worthy bedrock as Physical finds its gyrating groove in this much-improved sophomore season.

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Kristen Lopez

indieWire

There’s a buoyancy to this season that’s engaging. Though watching Season 1 of “Physical” helps establish the various characters, there’s enough separation of time that you could jump into the second season with only a cursory viewing of the first.

Jun 16, 2022

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Jeanine T. Abraham

VisAbleBlackwoman (Medium)

Sex, Sweat, and Spandex Season two of AppleTV+’s Supurb Series “Physical” is Back

Rated: 5/5

Jul 22, 2023

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Dustin Rowles

Pajiba

Physical exists in a rut, and it has no interest in getting out of it. Moreover, while it bills itself as a dark comedy, the series is almost entirely devoid of humor, dark or otherwise. It is the most miserable show on television.

Jul 29, 2022

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Sarah Ward

Concrete Playground

Byrne plays Sheila with emotional dexterity to match the character's physical fitness... this smart and entertaining series from creator/writer/producer Annie Weisman (Suburgatory, The Path) does indeed have it all.

Jun 25, 2022

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Coleman Spilde

The Daily Beast

The dark comedy figured out where it went so wrong in its first season: It’s giving us the Rose Byrne ferocious ’80s aerobics instructor show we were all promised.

Jun 18, 2022

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Alci Rengifo

Entertainment Voice

What started as an intriguing enough concept gets better in the second season of Apple TV’s “Physical.”

Jun 8, 2022

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David J

Ends on a cliffhanger and really interested in seeing where they go with it

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

09/19/23

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Jared M

Season 1 was great!…but sadly season 2 is just ok. I swear they must have hired new screenwriters, because it starts going woke by making cringy changes to some of the main characters. Completely changing the vibe. They even toned down Sheila's harsh inner critic voice, like waaaay down. Which in my opinion was a staple aspect of the show.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

08/25/23

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Jan E

This show is quirky & approaches a very serious topic, bingeing & purging, while showing what it was like in the exercise & fitness weird Nineties. And Rose Byrne is perfection

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/08/23

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Karyn A. K. F

Keep the new seasons coming! 🙌☮️

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/18/23

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David J

Couldn't continue to watch this after E02S02! None of the characters are interesting! This is a total freak show!

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

07/18/23

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McJana T

Loved it! This show captures the angst inherent in having an eating disorder and negative self-talk that goes along with it. I didnt think I'd be able to hang for long because its not very funny. Then, I started rooting for the heroine. Its pretty honest and soul-bearing and you find out the underlying roots which often lie at the heart of such disorders, childhood trauma.internalized in self-hatred and distrust of others. Rose Byrne kicks ass in seasons 1 and 2 and Platonic, I love it!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/24/23

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Annie Weisman

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Rose Byrne

Sheila Rubin

Rory Scovel

Danny

Dierdre Friel

Greta

Paul Sparks

John Breem

Della Saba

Bunny

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Episode 1

Aired Jun 3, 2022

Don't You Want Me

Sheila has replaced her former vice with a new one, while her frustration with Danny builds.

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Episode 2

Aired Jun 10, 2022

Don't You Ever Stop

Sheila is confronted as she performs an aerobics demonstration; Danny leads a group of young environmental activists.

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Episode 3

Aired Jun 17, 2022

Don't You Go Far

Pushing through haunting memories and physical pain, Sheila seeks relief in the class of a local fitness icon; Bunny visits someone from her past.

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Episode 4

Aired Jun 24, 2022

Don't You Know

Sheila solicits Bunny to fill in for her at promotional events; Greta and Ernie spice up their marriage.

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Episode 5

Aired Jul 1, 2022

Don't You Want to Watch

Tyler and Bunny concoct a scheme; John confides in someone who was close to his father; Sheila and Greta get advice from Vinnie Green.

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Episode 6

Aired Jul 8, 2022

Don't You Have Enough

Danny makes some discoveries; Sheila and John discuss how to handle the threat; Greta proposes a new experience to the Rubins.

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Episode 7

Aired Jul 15, 2022

Don't Try This at Home

With Danny and Greta pledging their support, Sheila makes a decision no one expects.

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Episode 8

Aired Jul 22, 2022

Don't You Run and Hide

Sheila gets a look inside Vinnie Green's operation; Danny does some soul-searching.

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Episode 9

Aired Jul 29, 2022

Don't You Want to Get Better

In seclusion, Sheila searches for the courage and strength to face her demons.

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Episode 10

Aired Aug 5, 2022

Don't You Say It's Over

With Sheila and Greta embarking on a new endeavor, Danny wants what he thinks he deserves.

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