Ok, so this one is tricky, and I'm pretty sure it will offend people in both extremes. For me I loved the confrontation between the PC and IPC, the brash take of someone that had to work really hard vs someone that thinks she deserves better without doing a lot of work, but now facing with having to due the work. I found it refreshing and funny, but I am sure many will hate it, hopefully more will love it.
This might be a perfect comedy. I have no notes!
[HBO] The best comedy of the year. Apart from the obvious chemistry between Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder, it builds a story that intelligently walks through risky areas. A representation of the dichotomy between the comfort zone and the bravery posed by the confrontation between the characters. Deborah and Eve have complex personalities that grow through their difficult relationship, while we enjoy the conflicts.
Jean Smart does a really great Roseanne Barr.
Reasonable enough show that, as per the description, "Explore a dark mentorship that forms between Deborah Vance, a legendary Las Vegas comedian, and an entitled, outcast 25-year-old." There isn't a lot else there though and I'm not sure exploring that relationship has enough mileage in it for 2-3 seasons. The actual story I din't find particularly interesting and the comedy wasn't particularly funny IMO (and in several places just not funny at all). Passable enough but a show that I could watch rather than one I really want to.
Jean Smart is amazing. Great characters, superb writing and acting. Subverts stereotypes at every turn. Ava drives me crazy but she's broken, so she's supposed to.
Incredible chemistry in spite of the difference in their ages and acting experiences; let's forgive Hannah Einbender (Ava) for being a nepo baby, she is brilliant in this role (as is Jean Smart as comic legend Deborah Vance). The counterpoint of Deborah's cackle and Ava's vocal fry is just delicious.
Some themes that landed for me in this series:
being past your prime (can relate)
work/life balance (can relate)
laughing at your tragedy (can relate)
swallowing your pride (can relate)
trying to fit in in a world you don't understand (TOTALLY relate)
redemption (something the 2 main characters share)
Deborah and Ava are glaringly different, not only in their age, wealth experience and temperament, but they do meet on some common ground in the form of a toxic but productive mother-daughter business relationship that makes up for their toxic and counterproductive real ones
Supporting characters are so exquisitely cast: the cringeworthy, bumbling overzealous assistant Kayla, Marcus's mom and her friend, and Ava's neurotic, anxious mom who gives us (and Deborah) a window into Ava's own history.
Just loved it, and Season 2 is just as strong as Season 1--something you don't always witness. As much as the two main characters are at odds with each other, I can't help but root for them as a team.
Another great show gets the axe. Really enjoyed everything about this show. Jean Smart is brilliant.
Great acting, funny storytelling, solid characters and fun without being too vulgar.... A refreshing show...
Nailed it again in season three! Love this show. Always so good.
I do love how this show shits on millennials/zoomers for being too much without earning anything.
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The first two episodes were phenomenal. This is an absolute gem so far and I can't wait to see where it goes.