With so many comedians being given platforms for their unique talents and story ideas, Tig Notaro is certainly one worth making time for. Notaro’s unique, brave, wry brand of comedy wowed people last year when her Amazon series One Mississippi first hit the scene. She proved that she was game to tackle anything, opening her real-life experiences up to the world, whether it was her coping with a life-threatening illness or dealing with the loss of a family member.

In One Mississippi’s second season, Notaro only continues to prove how unstoppable she is. This show contains some of the most honest, genuine interactions that you’ll ever see on television. When you add a strong supporting cast of performers and a painfully dry, poignant team of writers, it’s easy to see why people are falling in love with One Mississippi. With the show’s strong second season set to debut this week, we got to chat with Notaro about what she learned from the first season, the show’s specific brand of honesty, and the moral responsibilities that she doesn’t shy away from.

DEN OF GEEK: The first season focuses on your illness and sudden changes in life. Obviously all of that stuff is still very much with you, but was it nice to move into new territory this year?

TIG NOTARO: Oh yeah. It was so nice. The more the show gets fictionalized, the more free I feel.