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The Twists And Turns Of 'Dead to Me'
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The Twists And Turns Of 'Dead to Me'

Liz Feldman talks about her series that stars Christina Applegate and Linda Cardellini and walks a fine line between comedy and tragedy.

Linda Cardellini, left, and Christina Applegate star in the Netflix series, "Dead to Me."
Linda Cardellini, left, and Christina Applegate star in the Netflix series, "Dead to Me."
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On today's show:

What's So Funny 'Bout Death, Love And Understanding?

The Netflix series "Dead to Me" walks a very fine line between comedy and tragedy. Created by Liz Feldman, the series stars Christina Applegate and Linda Cardellini as two women harboring more than a few secrets who meet in a grief support group. The series is packed from the first episode to the last with lots of surprising twists and turns, but at its core is a story about friendship and the different ways we cope with grief. Feldman spoke with The Frame about the real-life experiences that inspired "Dead to Me" (just renewed this week for a second season), and why it was so important for her to hire mostly women to write and direct the show.

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