HBO has revealed the kick-off date for their new comedy series, Enlightened, which stars Oscar-nominated actress Laura Dern. The new TV show will air on Monday nights starting on October 10th. It’ll be paired with the third season of Bored to Death and will run until December 12th.
Overview
Amy Jellicoe, an ambitious executive at a global conglomerate, has been her own worst enemy for most of her adult life. Her self-destructive choices, both at home and at work, have resulted in a very public, humiliating nervous breakdown. After an extended stay at a treatment center in Hawaii, Amy returns to her fractured life, determined to lead a more enlightened existence. But her newfound noble intentions only ratchet up the drama, wreaking unexpected havoc on those around her.
After undergoing a traumatizing workplace setback, Amy Jellicoe begins questioning her role as a top-tier executive at her multinational corporation. On a forced mental health retreat, she experiences a dramatic transformation that inspires her to adopt a new attitude in her private life and at her company. But upon returning to The Office, Amy discovers that her new enlightened outlook is unwelcome and even threatening to her co-workers and loved ones.
