Thinestratakes place during a Christmas heat wave in Los Angeles.

Soon after, following an awkward Christmas party, Penny loses her conviction & stuffs herself with cookies.

That night, Penny starts to rapidly shed fat from her body.

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Its gruesome, painful, & she eventually collapses in bed.

While she sleeps… from the toilet in her bathroom… her alter-ego is born: Penelope.

Then its Christmas morning!

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Just thinking domestically, attempt to quantify the collective shame surrounding food & disorganized eating, said Hertz.

Hertz, Joe Wesley, and both Macedo sisters act as executive producers.