REVIEW: 'SMILF' S2

Despite behind-the-scenes scandal, Frankie Shaw's comedy series is back - by Gavin Scott

Late last year, the impending return of Stan comedy SMILF (watch the trailer below) for a second season was overshadowed by off-screen controversy involving creator Frankie Shaw.

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Kim Kardashian and Kendall Jenner mocked by crowd at the Emmy's

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Kim Kardashian and Kendall Jenner mocked by crowd at the Emmy's

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El Camino trailer premiered at the Emmys

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El Camino trailer premiered at the Emmys

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Angie Kent's brother Brad is joining The Bachelorette

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Angie Kent's brother Brad is joining The Bachelorette

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Abbie Chatfield opens up about 'rough morning' following The Bachelor finale

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Abbie Chatfield opens up about 'rough morning' following The Bachelor finale

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Scott Cam asks The Block contestants if they want to quit

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Scott Cam asks The Block contestants if they want to quit

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Lisa Wilkinson jokes Hamish Macdonald is a 'good tickler'

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Lisa Wilkinson jokes Hamish Macdonald is a 'good tickler'

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Jessika Power cuddles up with Bachelorette star Matt Whyatt

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Jessika Power cuddles up with Bachelorette star Matt Whyatt

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Liam Payne says he and Louis Tomlinson hated each other during 1D

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Liam Payne says he and Louis Tomlinson hated each other during 1D

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Channel 10 approached Jackie O to be the next Bachelorette

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Channel 10 approached Jackie O to be the next Bachelorette

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While the scandals - one concerned the show's writers' room and another surrounding the filming of a sex scene involving co-star Samara Weaving - play out behind the scenes, the showrunner’s character, Bridgette, faces her own challenges as her search for her father turns up empty, someone close to her passes away and she navigates a potential new romance.

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Like Bridgette, SMILF is an acquired taste - you either enjoy watching her stumble through life or you find it kind of grating. Proceedings are all made more enjoyable by the presence of supporting actresses Rosie O’Donnell and Connie Britton, who steals every scene she is in as Bridgette’s self-consumed boss, Ally. (Episode 1 on Stan now. Season 2 continues on Mon., Jan. 28) 3 stars

Gavin Scott

A pop culture enthusiast from a young age, Gavin is equally passionate about great pop music (’80s synthpop, ’10s dream pop), gripping TV series (Friday Night Lights, The Handmaid’s Tale) and trips to the cinema (I love a blockbuster as much as anyone, but I’m done with the superhero thing).

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