Eve Fletcher (Kathryn Hahn) is used to taking care of people.

Much likeThe Leftovers, HBOs last collaboration with author Tom Perotta,Mrs.

In high school, everyone liked me, he laments.

Mrs. Fletcher

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And now, Im just, like, the bad guy.

(The lateCameron Boyceappears as Brendans college roommate, Zach.)

Though its only seven half-hour episodes,Fletchergives the excellent ensemble substantive subplots about their own search for acceptance.

Mrs. Fletcherdoesnt truly stumble until the very end.