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The same can be said about how Bareilles looks at the future of the show itself.
But that didnt happen.
Despite this disappointment, Bareilles remains hopeful that well soon getmore big pussy energy.
Ive been pushing for the movie.
Im like, LetsSex and the Citythis thing, she says.
Has this medium time reflected what you strived for with your own career?Oh my God, yes.
Ive been so delighted by the fact that Im able to stretch artistically.
I dont feel like there are spaces Im not able to explore or look into in my career.
Its so quintessentially American to want to grow the brand, often to a fault.
Theres something really beautiful about resting in the place you are.
Thats the wisdom of Richard Kind, whos the perfect vessel for that message this season.
I find it interesting to watch these middle-aged women in the show who have a really strong ambition.
Thats something undervalued: looking at where you are and the gratitude that comes along with it.
It sounds so cliche, but not everyone has gratitude for what theyve achieved.
Everyone makes that very personal decision about where you draw the line for yourself.
Sometimes its informed by experience and stature.
A lot of young artists feel they cant say no yet admittedly, I challenge that idea.
I understand why those opportunities are so titillating.
You just dont fucking know what people are making their decisions for.
You have no idea why people make the decisions they make, so I try not to judge them.
Did your personal experiences in the industry inform the scripts at all?They did, in a sense.
Im quoting Love Song.
One of Merediths genius brushstrokes was to integrate those real stories in some way.
Its not even because I didnt try, but it doesnt flow for me.
It just doesnt work.
Do you feel nostalgic about the 2000s?
I hesitate to sayunhappy.
It was a very challenging time for me, from a mental-health perspective.
So, no, Im not at all nostalgic for that time.
I really miss the way I felt about making my first record.
It was my entire world.
But I do remember how fulfilling and intoxicating it was to feel enraptured by art in that way.
It was so special.
How did you handle the shows initial cancellation on Peacock?This baby girl had no idea.
Im very naive to the inner workings of the television industry.
We didnt get a phone call that we were canceled.
So I was kind of, I dont know, optimistic.
That was very exciting.
There was a feeling that we werent finding our audience.
I was definitely tuned in to that.
We were all at our own personal lows in our respective ways.
This show became such a source of light, joy, and connection.
We would still be friends, of course, but I really believe in the show so much.
Its so smart and so funny.
I want more and more people to get to see it.
Generally speaking, did this third season feel different than makingGirls5evaat Peacock?
Were you given more creative freedom?I didnt feel any difference creatively.
I think thats a testament to the way Meredith runs the show.
If there were major changes, we werent privy to those conversations.
But other than that, no I didnt feel a looming presence.
Netflix was super-supportive from the outset and excited to be onboard.
There was a lot of encouragement, and it felt good.
Your budget and allotted filming time were slashed for the sake of creating this third season.
I understand certain things were rushed for the sake of how much you all love the show.
We did such a great job compressing the season into six episodes.
I feel like we still got a full meal this season.
Its almost okay that it was a little shorter.
Were an ambitious show.
Its very30 Rockin that way.
So I didnt feel like we were skimping, but I would want more episodes.
Ive gotten phone calls and text messages from people out of the blue.
Jack Antonoff was like, I cant believe you.
Imin thisfucking show and you didnt tell me?
St. Vincent loves it.
Norah Jones loves it.
Everybody I know in the music industry loves this show.
Its just a matter of getting more eyeballs.
We even wrote a piece last month titled No Ones Watching the Best Comedy on Netflix.
Do you personally consider this third season a success?I do.
Look atFreaks and Geeks: It had one season, and yet its so many peoples favorite show.
I think thats a recipe for disaster, because theres so much thats out of your control.
Its a hard comedy, which there arent many of these days.
I got to work with my fucking heroes.
I made some of my dearest, closest, and best friends by working on the show.
But do I want to do more?
That part is truly out of my hands, so Ive got to make peace with that.
Is it on equal footing as a singer and songwriter?Not right now.
I have so much to learn as an actor.
Thats part of the beginners mind-set I was talking about.
What I love about this show is how Ive felt and seen myself grow over these three seasons.
Theres so much to absorb and take in around this craft.
My brand is sort of earnest vulnerability.
It makes me excited to hopefully get to learn and do more.
