The following is a list of cast and characters from the Hulu program Shrill and their status at the end of the season(s).
Cast & Characters
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Season 1, Episode 4 “Pool” | Annie finds herself taking on her insecurities, even Gabe, after going to an inclusive pool party. |
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Season 1, Episode 5 “Article” | Annie hits another post out of the park, but the fallout from her article may unravel many relationships she has built. |
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Season 1, Episode 6 “Troll” [Season Finale] | In the season finale, Annie meets her troll, Vera has a bit of a breakdown, Fran and Annie have a fight and so much more. |
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Season 1, Episode 3 “Pencil” | Ryan is given a chance to really step up, show he is boyfriend material, as Fran’s brother Lamar shows up and brings up something done in the past. |
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Season 1, Episode 2 “Date” | While Annie gets to celebrate her first published article, things get kind of weird with Ryan. Actually, very weird as he attempts to do a 180 on their relationship. |
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Season 1, Episode 1 “Annie” | While diversity has come in the form of different skin tones, ethnicities and sexualities coming to the forefront, Shrill breaks ground. |
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Aidy Bryant As Annie
Character Introduction
First Noted In Season 1, Episode 1 “Annie”
Annie is a super sweet young woman who has been fat for nearly her entire life. However, between the teen years or when she became an adult, she went from that being one of many adjectives to the adjective. So, to compensate, she took the route of becoming friendly, demure, and putting up with people like Ryan so she can say she has someone or something.
However, it seems that Annie will be replaced with someone more shrill.
Additional Information About Annie
- She has had weight issues since around the time she was in 4th grade and on top of her mom, Vera, trying to starve her, she mentioned being skinnier would mean more boys liking her.
- Allegedly, according to Fran, Annie believed in Santa Claus until she was 16.
- Formerly, she played the oboe.
John Cameron Mitchell As Gabe
Character Introduction
First Noted In Season 1, Episode 1 “Annie”
Gabe is pretty much Annie’s idol, and she has been reading his work since she was 14. Thus making the fact he is a bit of a douche unfortunate, especially since he is her boss at The Weekly Thorn. However, as she begins to advocate for herself, it seems things might turn around in their relationship.
Additional Information About Gabe
Luka Jones As Ryan
Character Introduction
First Noted In Season 1, Episode 1 “Annie”
Ryan is, or was, Annie’s f*** buddy for the last 6 months but also someone a bit ashamed of her. He’d make her go in and out through the back, over a fence, and made sure his roommates, including his brother, never met Annie. To put some diarrhea frosting on this piece of s***, he also didn’t mention to Annie he is the deadbeat dad of a 14-year-old.
Additional Information About Ryan
- He works at a hardware store.
Lolly Adefope As Fran
Character Introduction
First Noted In Season 1, Episode 1 “Annie”
Annie’s lesbian roommate, who is also a bit of a player, but also has a strong role in Annie changing her mindset to putting herself first. Not just by leading by example but being there for her in ways not even Annie’s parents try to be. Well, her mom anyway.
Additional Information About Fran
Julia Sweeney As Vera
Character Introduction
First Noted In Season 1, Episode 1 “Annie”
Vera is Annie’s mother and could be seen as the root of her insecurities. Maybe because she doesn’t like herself or because she fears for her daughter’s health? Either way, while not as wicked as a Disney step-mother, she does make the kind of comments which plant poisonous seeds.
Additional Information About Vera
- Vera seems to have become especially health conscious after her husband got sick.
Gretchen Corbett As Janelle
Character Introduction
First Noted In Season 1, Episode 2 “Date”
Janelle is Ryan’s mom who seemingly enables a lot of his bad behavior.
Additional Information About Janelle
Daniel Stern As Bill
Character Introduction
First Noted In Season 1, Episode 3 “Pencil”
Bill is Annie’s dad, still married to Vera, and is the parent she is closest to. For while he does sometimes crack a joke at her, he isn’t as consistent and low-key vicious as Vera.
Additional Information About Bill
Akemnji Ndifornyen As Lamar
Character Introduction
First Noted In Season 1, Episode 3 “Pencil”
A chef, and Fran’s younger brother, Lamar reveals he has a crush on Annie and they explore it together.
Additional Information About
Leslie Grossman As Cindy
Character Introduction
First Noted In Season 1, Episode 3 “Pencil”
Amadi’s girlfriend, who married and divorced young, is Cindy. She has one brother and is portrayed as a comical, passionate person.
Additional Information About Cindy
Esther Povitsky As Kayla
Character Introduction
First Noted In Season 1, Episode 3 “Pencil”
Kayla is Ryan’s co-worker and the other person he is having sex with.
Additional Information About Kayla
Ian Owens As Amadi
Character Introduction
First Noted In Season 1, Episode 3 “Pencil”
The flamboyant Amadi is Annie’s best friend at work.
Additional Information About Amadi
- He has children, possibly with Cindy or from a previous relationship.
General Information
- The show takes place in Portland.
Notable Locations
The Weekly Thorn
Where Annie works.
How Does Season 1 End For The Characters Of Hulu‘s Shrill
Annie
She is without a job, pissed off both of her closest friends, Amadi and Fran, but at least has Ryan.
Vera
With coming to realize she is becoming like her emotionally abusive mom, Vera decides to head to Vancouver – while still high. Thus leaving Bill to fend for himself.
Amadi and Fran
After Annie shows herself to either be selfish or insulting, they worry more about their significant others and leave Annie to her own downfall.
Cindy, Kayla, Lamar, Janelle
We don’t see these characters say or do anything noteworthy after their initial appearance. Cindy still is Amadi’s boo thang, Kayla works with Ryan at the store, and Lamar, after his confession, is back traveling the world. Oh, and Janelle we meet maybe once and that is seriously it.
Ryan
He remains a bit aimless, not on Annie’s level, but convenient. Hence him still being her man.
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