Martha Kelly Found Her Perfect Role With ‘Carol & the End of the World’

The premise of Carol & The End of the World is a bit unconventional for an animated comedy. The miniseries, which hit Netflix on Dec. 15, picks up some time after people have learned that the end of the world is imminent. Another planet is hurtling straight towards Earth, and there is absolutely nothing anyone can do but try to make the best of their last seven months. Rather than devolve into depressed messes or fruitlessly try to combat the inevitable, most people embrace their greatest whims and pleasures. Well, almost everyone.

[Warning: Spoilers ahead for Carol & The End of the World.]

Carol Kohl, a 42-year-old creature of habit, struggles to embrace her hedonistic side. Her parents, who have opened up their marriage and are heading on a cruise, voice their worries about her. Her sister, who sends videos of her adrenaline-pumping global adventures, takes Carol out on a camping trip and attempts to cajole her into embracing her wild side. In a particularly memorable moment from the premiere, Carol tries to pay her credit card statement, but the CEO of the bank sends her a personalized letter imploring her to just live.

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