Physical 2021
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What is Physical?
Physical is an American comedy‑drama series created by Annie Weisman that premiered on Apple TV+ on June 18, 2021. The show follows Sheila Rubin, a quietly tormented housewife living in 1980s San Diego, who struggles with intense personal demons and an inner critical voice.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2021
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 30
- First aired
- Jun 18, 2021
- Last aired
- Sep 26, 2023
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- Apple TV
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.5/10 from 155 votes
- Format
- 3 seasons · 30 episodes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- Apple TV
Where to watch in United States
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 30 episodes and an average 45-minute runtime.
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Overview
Physical is an American comedy‑drama series created by Annie Weisman that premiered on Apple TV+ on June 18, 2021. The show follows Sheila Rubin, a quietly tormented housewife living in 1980s San Diego, who struggles with intense personal demons and an inner critical voice. When she encounters the world of aerobics, the practice becomes a catalyst for her pursuit of empowerment and
Should you watch it?
“A tormented 1980s housewife finds an unexpected path to empowerment through the world of aerobics.”
- compelling character study
- vivid 1980s setting
- dark subject matter
- unflinching portrayal of internal struggle
Watch it if you enjoy character-driven dramas about personal transformation and the complexities of the 1980s.
The series contains mature themes regarding personal struggles and internal conflict.
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Season 1 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Let's Do This Thing Mytharc Jun 18, 2021
- E2 Let's Get Political Core Jun 18, 2021
- E3 Let's Get Down to Business Core Jun 18, 2021
- E4 Let's Get This Party Started Core Jun 25, 2021
- E5 Let's Agree to Disagree Core Jul 2, 2021
- E6 Let's Get It on Tape Core Jul 9, 2021
- E7 Let's Take This Show on the Road Core Jul 16, 2021
- E8 Let's Not and Say We Did Core Jul 23, 2021
- E9 Let's Face the Facts Mytharc Jul 30, 2021
- E10 Let's Get Together Mytharc Aug 6, 2021
Season 2 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Don't You Want Me Mytharc Jun 2, 2022
- E2 Don't You Ever Stop Core Jun 9, 2022
- E3 Don't You Go Far Core Jun 16, 2022
- E4 Don't You Know Core Jun 23, 2022
- E5 Don't You Want to Watch Core Jun 30, 2022
- E6 Don't You Have Enough Core Jul 7, 2022
- E7 Don't Try This at Home Core Jul 14, 2022
- E8 Don't You Run and Hide Core Jul 21, 2022
- E9 Don't You Want to Get Better Mytharc Jul 28, 2022
- E10 Don't You Say It's Over Mytharc Aug 4, 2022
Season 3 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 Like a Whole New Woman Mytharc Aug 1, 2023
- E2 Like a Bitch Core Aug 1, 2023
- E3 Like It's on Fire Core Aug 8, 2023
- E4 Like a Rocket Core Aug 15, 2023
- E5 Like Crazy Core Aug 22, 2023
- E6 Like You Mean It Core Aug 29, 2023
- E7 Like No One's Watching Core Sep 5, 2023
- E8 Like a Mouse Core Sep 12, 2023
- E9 Like We Never Left Mytharc Sep 19, 2023
- E10 Like a Prayer Mytharc Sep 26, 2023
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of the show?
The series follows a housewife in 1980s San Diego who discovers aerobics as a way to manage her inner demons.
When is the series set?
The story takes place during the 1980s.
Where does the story take place?
The series is set in San Diego.
What is the main character's name?
The main character is named Sheila Rubin.
What activity changes the protagonist's life?
Sheila Rubin discovers aerobics, which sparks her journey toward success.
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