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When divorced badass Jill Joyner moves into a dream home next to unhinged Hillbilly Karen Darlene, a darkly hilarious war erupts over lawns, fences, and a stolen patio set—fueled by a puppy’s chaos and Jill’s special forces know-how.
SYNOPSIS:
"Mow hard or go home!"
Meet Jill Joyner and her infamous neighbor, Hillbilly Karen, whose obsession with her lawn borders on the extreme. From mowing at all hours to hosting dubious gatherings, Karen's antics keep the neighborhood buzzing. But Jill, a former Special Forces member with an adorable puppy, isn't one to back down. Watch as this epic neighborhood feud unfolds in a blend of humor, drama, and unexpected twists. Don't miss this exciting showdown filled with unforgettable moments and quirky characters!
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Genre: Dark Comedy
Series Premise:
Jill Joyner, a sharp-witted, newly divorced woman in her late 30s, snags a dream house at a suspiciously low price in a pristine suburban neighborhood. Seeking a fresh start, she’s unaware that her next-door neighbor is Darlene "Karen" Kowalski, a unhinged Hillbilly Karen with an obsessive grip on neighborhood aesthetics and a penchant for chaos. What begins as petty disputes over Jill’s flowerbeds, lawn maintenance, and a new backyard fence escalates into an all-out war when Darlene loses it over Jill’s adorable new puppy, Rufus. Jill, trained in self-defense by her ex-husband—a special forces operator—knows how to handle herself. When she catches Darlene stealing her lawn furniture for late-night bacchanals with her biker gang pals, Jill confronts them, sparking a darkly hilarious feud that spirals into absurd, high-stakes chaos.
Pilot Episode Outline: "Welcome to the Jungle"
Series Arc: Each episode escalates the feud with absurd stakes: Darlene sabotages Jill’s BBQ with laxative-laced ribs; Jill hacks Darlene’s smart doorbell to blast polka music; the puppy becomes a local hero after exposing Darlene’s illegal side hustle (selling knockoff essential oils). Jill’s combat skills shine in slapstick showdowns—think disarming a biker with a garden hose or zip-tying Darlene to her own flamingo statue. The bikers grow fond of Jill, creating a messy alliance that infuriates Darlene. Flashbacks reveal Darlene’s tragic backstory (a lost love, a foreclosed farm), adding depth to her mania, while Jill grapples with her own baggage—trust issues from her marriage. By season’s end, a neighborhood crisis (a shady developer eyeing their homes) forces Jill and Darlene to team up, blending their chaos into a hilarious, reluctant partnership.
Tone & Style: Think Pushing Daisies meets Desperate Housewives with a Fargo-esque edge—quirky visuals (Darlene’s garish decor vs. Jill’s minimalist chic), snappy dialogue, and dark humor (no one dies, but lawn gnomes aren’t so lucky). Music swings from twangy banjo riffs to pulsing rock during showdowns. Jill’s tactical know-how is played for laughs—she MacGyvers booby traps from garden tools—while Darlene’s unhinged rants are both vile and oddly poetic.
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