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Lena Dunham Reflects On Making ‘Girls’ & How Viewers Misinterpreted Adam Driver’s Character As A “Romantic Hero”: “Not What I Was Going For”

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Lena Dunham Reflects On Making ‘Girls’ & How Viewers Misinterpreted Adam Driver’s Character As A “Romantic Hero”: “Not What I Was Going For”
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Lena Dunham Reflects On Making ‘Girls’ & How Viewers Misinterpreted Adam Driver’s Character As A “Romantic Hero”: “Not What I Was Going For”
It's been nearly a decade since Girls wrapped its run on HBO, and creator-star Lena Dunham is reflecting on the show's development and legacy.
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jmyoung666 Apr 13, 2026 +9
He clearly was not meant to be a romantic hero. His character somewhat evolved and he became more likable as the series progressed.
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22LOVESBALL Apr 13, 2026 +6
I watched this show for the first time like a few months ago and loved it, thought this shit was hilarious
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CrossoverEpisodeMeme Apr 13, 2026 +3
It's a fantastic show. I've watched it twice and thought it was even better on second viewing, especially the last 2 seasons. A lot of the discussion about the show here gets overshadowed by the creator, so a lot of people skip it without realizing what they are missing.
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TheeAmateurArtist Apr 13, 2026 +20
Who the hell thought Adam was romantic or a hero??
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dilldoeorg Apr 13, 2026 +2
[This guy](https://cdn.nerdist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/13040644/john-oliver-adam-driver.jpg)
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Werewomble Apr 14, 2026 +1
Snap me in half you ridiculous man mountain!
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[deleted] Apr 13, 2026 +1
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SaintGrobian Apr 13, 2026 +2
>Some viewers will romanticize literally any chaotic dude with cheekbones See also Jared Leto, Ezra Miller, Russell Brand
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GroundbreakingUse794 Apr 13, 2026 +4
Turkeys done
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20thCenturyBoyLaLa Apr 13, 2026 +6
*This* Lena Dunham? [https://forward.com/schmooze/415469/lena-dunham-apologizes-admits-she-lied-to-discredit-alleged-r***-victim/](https://forward.com/schmooze/415469/lena-dunham-apologizes-admits-she-lied-to-discredit-alleged-r***-victim/)
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Conscious-Quarter423 Apr 13, 2026 -9
lena's a talented director and writer
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Chu_Kiddin_Me_Or_Wha Apr 13, 2026 +7
Yeah, not sure you’re aware of her reputation here on Listnook.
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22LOVESBALL Apr 13, 2026 +2
Doesn’t mean that hes wrong. She created and wrote a good show
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Chu_Kiddin_Me_Or_Wha Apr 13, 2026
One hit wonder.
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22LOVESBALL Apr 13, 2026 +2
I mean it was a show with many episodes and many seasons. Thats a huge piece of work that showed a lot of talent and charm. I see a one hit wonder as someone that got lucky with a single song, not someone executing a show for this long
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Chu_Kiddin_Me_Or_Wha Apr 13, 2026
I get it, you’re a fan of fhe show.
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22LOVESBALL Apr 13, 2026 +1
A lot of people are/were. Must be because shes a good writer and creator and performer
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22LOVESBALL Apr 13, 2026 -4
Duh
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Tekashi-The-Envoy Apr 13, 2026 -4
although I felt this show was pure shit, I was in f****** hysterics when Adam Drivers character was asking for his balls to be stepped on and getting told he is pathetic etc etc what a wild scene to see Kylo Ren in that position lol
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Temporary_Thing7517 Apr 13, 2026 +2
Actually, by that logic, with the timing of his roles, he’d be the “pathetic” kid that grows up to be Kylo ren. So lol.
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