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Work In Progress is a quirky and unconventional sitcom that explores the life of Abby, a 45-year-old self-proclaimed fat, queer dyke who is struggling to find meaning in her life. The show follows her daily struggles as she navigates through the complexities of being an underrepresented minority in a world that does not always understand her.

Abby is played by Abby McEnany, who also co-created the series with Tim Mason. Abby is an anxious and socially awkward character who is struggling to come to terms with her own mental health issues, there is often an underlying sadness that is balanced by humour which Abby uses to cope with her emotions. She is at a crossroads in her life; she's stuck in a dead-end job that she hates, she's dealing with personal life struggles, and she's trying to come to terms with her own identity. But, despite all of these challenges, she's relentless in her pursuit of happiness and self-acceptance.

At the beginning of the series, Abby's life is thrown off balance when she meets a young trans man named Chris (Theo Germaine), at the trans parade in Chicago. Abby initially dismisses Chris as a potential friend due to their age difference, but after they find themselves sitting next to each other at a coffee shop, a conversation starts where Abby opens up about the struggles in her life. From there, their relationship quickly blossoms, and Chris becomes a crucial element in Abby's journey of self-discovery.

Abby's quirky personality, which often leads her into awkward situations, is juxtaposed with the supporting characters' personalities' seriousness. Celeste Pechous and Karin Anglin play her longtime friends Campbell and Alison, respectively. Both of them are struggling with their own issues: Campbell, with her alcohol addiction and Alison, with her unhappy marriage.

Work In Progress is not only a sitcom, but it is also a coming of age story that challenges its viewers

Work In Progress is a series that ran for 2 seasons (18 episodes) between December 8, 2019 and on Showtime