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It sells itself short

posted 7 years ago by UpSideSunny (104)
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The entire premise of the show is ridiculous, yet nothing you haven't encountered before. The humor and wit, is what I think makes this one stand out. The actors really go all out on the comedy. It may not be for everyone, but I definitely got pulled into the show.

This show will not change your life, but if you share it's humor and find it fun within the first three episodes, you will not be disappointed by the remainder of the show.

Don't judge this show by its first episode. It is very obvious the pilot was rushed to demonstrate the premise. It does get better.

All-in-all. I would would say it was a fun ride. I will never watch it again, ever, but I also do not regret the ride. It is definitely fun, but it has the depth of a loaf of bread. Watch this if you need something to pass the time, not if you just finished Breaking Bad and are trying to find a substitute.

Edit: The reason I titled my post "it sells itself short" is only because of how the show starts. The pilot gives the impression you will get a certain type of humor throughout the show. The same humor is there, but way more distilled. I forgot to make the point specifically, but the first episode is an extreme. The rest of the season is way more "diluted" and enjoyable.

[–] Missemd (276) 7 years ago

Yeah the ‘jizz’ scene in the first episode let’s it down a bit.
That humour is so dated; especially as we are all becoming so ‘P.C’ these days.

Other than that though I’m really enjoying the show and agree with the poster above that the season gets better and that the first episode isn’t really indicative of the whole season.

[–] udn4916 (42) 7 years ago

First episode was funny and so were the rest, not sure what you mean.

Let me guess? you were offended?

[–] Missemd (276) 7 years ago

Not sure if you are replying to me but now I’ve watched the whole season, I have to say that I really enjoyed the show.

And my lord, do I love Wolf!
His character has the best lines.
When he stole the kids ice creams in the park and said, “Too slow” I almost died laughing.

And as a teenager in the 80’s who was a little bit in love with Corey Hart, there’s no words to express how funny I have found all the 80’s scenes and references, not to mention seeing how well Corey Hart as aged!

I hope this show gets talked about more as it’s been a real surprise find for me.

[–] UpSideSunny (104) 7 years ago

I am also not sure if you were replying to me or the poster below me.

I wasn't offended at all. Although the "Jizz scene" was, I think by far, the cruder of the jokes that was pulled. My only point was that if someone was thinking of abandoning the show because of the crass humor in the first episode, that they shouldn't, as it definitely does get better as the show progresses. There are other episodes, especially with the "stress relief", that may make some people uncomfortable, but the show has much more to offer other than those instances of the extreme.

As I said, I enjoyed the show. Just don't abandon it because of the "Jizz" scene in the beginning because even if that isn't your type of humor, there is much more to it and it does get better.