It Could Be Worse

2013 - 2014

'Give 'Em Hell For Me Kid'

1st February 2013

Episode 1

Struggling actor Jacob Gordon humiliates himself at an audition after a wild night of partying. His cloyish boyfriend Phillip is threatened by an audition Jacob gets for a Broadway musical starring stage and screen royalty, Veronica Bailey. Jacob reconnects with an old flame.

He Sounds Like A Girl

Episode 2

Jacob's dad crashes on his couch after his parents separate and the two go on an adventure in Chinatown. When Phillip puts on a one-man-show, Jacob's eccentric agent, Sam, shows interest. Sam and Phillip begin to freelance behind Jacob's back. Jacob searches for a new therapist.

Lighten Up This Is A Play

22nd March 2013

Episode 3

Jacob lands the romantic lead in 'The Ice Queen," after connecting with the show's star, Veronica Bailey. Jacob works up the courage to break it off with Phillip. Things start to heat up with the new flame, Ben. Jacob moves into a new apartment and rehearsals begin for the musical.

Let Down Your Hair

26th March 2013

Episode 4

Veronica and her mysterious husband come to Jacob's housewarming party. The cast of 'The Ice Queen' moves from the rehearsal room to the theater to begin technical rehearsals. After being fired from the agency when details of his past come to light, Sam comes to Jacob for help.

Terrible People

Episode 5

When Phillip proves he's not going anywhere, Ben tells Jacob he's going back to Los Angeles. Sam turns Jacob's apartment into a fully-functioning agency. Veronica gives Jacob an ultimatum.

Uncharted Territory

Episode 6

Struggling actor Jacob Gordon moves to Los Angeles on a prospect that instantly falls through. Jake's boyfriend Ben helps him find a west coast apartment. Sam, Jake's agent, becomes his new roommate. Jacob's religious sister Jenny tries to bring him to the light.

Straight Offer

Episode 7

When Ben is offered the role of a lifetime, Jacob struggles to stay supportive. He auditions for his brother- in-law's faith-based film before making a new friend, who introduces Jake to a whole new world.

Too Much Candy

Episode 8

Jacob's growing curiosity with online promiscuity puts a riff in his relationship. He develops another persona and pushes Ben away. Jake spirals downwards.

Fate

7th August 2014

Episode 9

Jacob is reluctantly reunited his ex-boyfriend, Phillip. He lands a lead role in a major motion picture opposite famous movie star, Joseph Vincintelli. Sam moves out of the apartment and Jake wonders if he still wants to be an actor.

Top Cast

Wesley Taylor•Gideon Glick•Adam Chanler-Berat

Director

Wesley Taylor

Jacob Gordon can't catch a break. A struggling actor with a personal life to match. His epic streak of bad luck just might change when he's cast in a Broadway musical; "The Ice Queen", opposite stage and screen royalty Veronica Bailey.

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Wesley Taylor

Jacob Gordon

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Gideon Glick

Phillip Klein

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Adam Chanler-Berat

Ben Farrel

Mitchell Jarvis

Sam Atkinson

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Alison Fraser

Veronica Bailey

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Brennan Brown

Rich

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Richard Poe

Leo Gordon

Bryce Ryness

Hank

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Wesley Taylor

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Mitchell Jarvis

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