She's Out of Control

Appeals to viewers who enjoy breezy relationship comedy about family awkwardness, youthful self-discovery, and well-meaning adults learning to let go.

Tone

playful, lighthearted, romantic

Payoff

amusement, comfort

Pacing

brisk

Intensity

gentle

Structure

linear

Themes

parenthood, adolescence, self-image, romantic insecurity, family change

Setting

late twentieth-century, affluent Los Angeles homes and radio-station offices