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Set It Up
Claire Scanlon · Film · 2018
What hooked you in Set It Up was the way high-pressure career environments provide the perfect backdrop for messy, unpredictable workplace romance.
Books on the same thread
Romantic Comedy
Curtis Sittenfeld · Book
Explores: imposter syndrome, creative collaboration, power dynamics.
Much like the assistants in Set It Up, this story explores the friction between professional ambition and personal connection, capturing the specific chaos of navigating power dynamics in media.
Series on the same thread
Start-Up
Park Hye-ryun · Series · 2020
Shares 2 threads with Set It Up: Underdog Story, Romantic Comedy.
If the career-driven intensity of Set It Up resonated with you, this series offers a similar blend of professional stakes and budding romance set within a fast-paced business environment.
30 Rock
Tina Fey · Series · 2006
Shares a thread with Set It Up: Workplace Comedy.
The chaotic office dynamics and sharp wit that made Set It Up so memorable are fully realized here, focusing on the hilarious struggles of managing egos in a demanding workplace.
Business Proposal
Han Sul-hee · Series · 2022
Shares 3 threads with Set It Up: Romantic Comedy, Office Romance, Workplace Comedy.
This series leans into the same workplace proximity tropes found in Set It Up, using a forced professional relationship as the catalyst for a charming and highly entertaining romance.
The Office
Greg Daniels · Series · 2005
Shares a thread with Set It Up: Workplace Comedy.
The relatable office culture and eccentric ensemble cast mirror the spirit of Set It Up, grounding the humor in the mundane yet complicated relationships formed while working nine to five.
Podcasts on the same thread
Zane and Heath: Unfiltered
Zane & Heath · Podcast · 2026
Explores: creator culture, friendship dynamics, candid storytelling.
The candid behind-the-scenes energy provides a real-world parallel to the camaraderie found in Set It Up, focusing on the authentic friendship dynamics that often emerge from shared creative work.
Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend
Team Coco & Earwolf · Podcast · 2026
Explores: parasocial relationships, professional intimacy, self-deprecating humor.
Fans of the professional intimacy seen in Set It Up will appreciate this look at the boundary between boss and employee, fueled by the same self-deprecating and observant humor.
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Common questions
What is the premise of the movie Set It Up?
Set It Up follows two overworked and underpaid assistants who decide to orchestrate a plan to get their demanding bosses off their backs. They achieve this by setting their bosses up with each other to distract them from their professional duties.
Who directed the movie Set It Up?
The movie Set It Up was directed by Claire Scanlon and was released in 2018. The film centers on the professional and personal lives of two assistants who hatch a scheme to pair their respective employers together.
Is Set It Up based on a book or other source material?
Set It Up is not an adaptation of a book or other source material. The story is an original film concept focused on two assistants attempting to manipulate their bosses' romantic lives to improve their own work situations.
When was Set It Up released?
Set It Up was released in 2018. The film tells the story of two assistants who create a plan to set their bosses up with one another as a way to escape their own overworked and underpaid circumstances.