: The show is packed with meta-references to Dan Harmon’s career and the complexities of being a creative partner to a famous person.

Dummy (2020) is a surreal, raunchy comedy that originally premiered on the short-lived streaming platform . Starring Anna Kendrick as Cody and Donal Logue as Dan, the series follows an aspiring writer who discovers her boyfriend’s high-end sex doll—and then begins to talk to it. Why It's Interesting

: The doll, named Barbara (voiced by Meredith Hagner), acts as Cody's blunt, often manipulative writing partner and friend, helping her navigate insecurities and writer's block.

While Quibi is gone, the series (often referred to as a "movie in chapters") is currently available for streaming on platforms like the , which acquired much of Quibi's library. AI responses may include mistakes. Learn more

: The show is semi-autobiographical. It was created by Cody Heller and is based on her real-life relationship with Rick and Morty co-creator Dan Harmon , after she discovered he actually owned a sex doll.