1x08 Nice Knowing You

I don't like the way they handled the suicide attempt scene. Took all the tension out of a serious moment. That and the dance scene are responsible for making this episode 35 minutes long when it didn't need to be.

It's obvious they left this open for a season 2. I wouldn't want to see a second season because I can already tell what it would be about. 8 or so episodes of Miles and Miles both trying to be the primary father while Miles II mopes about not having a wife and while Kate compares their differing parenting styles. Yeah, not very interesting and not very original.

As I said before, this show lost track of itself. The basic premise of the show (a dramedy in which a man and his clone try to resume their life without anybody noticing) was thrown out the window after episode 4, arguably episode 3. If they had stuck with that, this show would have been fun and something that made you wonder what shenanigans the Mileses would get up to next episode. Instead, it became the Kate-is-in-love-with-two-Miles show. It wouldn't have been so bad if Kate played a greater role in the early episodes. But because the first 3 episodes revolve around the Mileses, it feels like almost a different show when Kate suddenly becomes the center of it. Also, the main character (Miles I) isn't even likable. How is anybody supposed to root for him or even care that his life is being turned upside down when he treats his wife terribly, he's selfish, he's lazy, he's grumpy and self-pitying even when things are going this way, and he's a liar? It's not that Miles II is a better version of him. They're just two different people with the only thing in common being their love for Kate and dislike of their co-worker. If we could sympathize with the main character, this show would be better. If they show didn't pursue a different genre every other episode, it would be better. If it didn't have so much filler to pad for time following episode 4, it would be better (how can a show with only 8 episodes have such filler content??).

This show has a lot to improve upon, and unfortunately, the premise they've laid for season 2 prevents them from fixing a lot of mistakes because the story has to move forward. What I would lie to see is this show being re-made 10 years from now with a more focused plot, a more sympathetic lead, and filler that actually feels important rather than feeling like an attempt to make the episode longer. There's a lot of potential here, and it was in the process of being met in the first 2 episodes. With proper guidance perhaps one day, this show can be fully realized.

You know what just came to mind? Orphan Black. I can't believe I've gone the entire show without thinking about it once. Imagine this show with the writing of Orphan Black. The comedy would improve, the drama would improve, the writing of non-primary characters would improve, and even the sci-fi elements (if they chose to explore them) would greatly improve. If anyone wants to watch a clone show that comes close to reaching its potential, check out Orphan Black. There's something in that show for everyone. As for Living With Yourself, I give it a 6/10. I'm tempted to knock it down to a 5, but I give it an extra point for its potential and Paul Rudd's acting...

Edit: Nah, I take back what I said. This is absolutely a 5. If there is no season 2 (which this show should not have), then I am never touching this show again (unless it gets rebooted like I suggested above)...

Signed:
~SophieFilo16~