I don't understand why this show hasn't generated more buzz! It's extremely well-written, the cast is terrific, and, perhaps most importantly, the show is FUNNY! I didn't have much respect for Matt LeBlanc's acting abilities prior to this show, but he is surprisingly excellent here! Granted, he is supposed to be playing "himself", but don't let that fool you. He's playing a character, and he does it well. It's just like any other acting job, except you happen to have a character with your same name. The supporting cast is equally terrific; great collection of characters (and, if you live in Los Angeles, as I do, you've likely met many of these same types of people!) I'm glad the show will be filming a second season, and I can only hope the audience grows. Seriously, one of the best-written comedies on TV right now!
165 Reviews
Stick with it
beresfordjd8 February 2011
I watched the first episode of Episodes and was not knocked out but saw that it had some potential. Matt Le Blanc really makes this show with a satirical take on himself and "stars" generally. I am now on the fourth episode and it has just gotten better and better. Most sitcoms are like this - they rarely hit their stride right out of the traps - though Frasier and Friends manage to buck that trend. I have never been a fan of Tamsin Greig or Stephen Mangan but I am beginning to appreciate their talents in this. Episodes is a great concept and is well written and performed. It benefits from having no laugh track or studio audience. Lots of reviewers here have written this off after the pilot episode but it is their loss - I really like this show and hope it works in the US as well as the UK. Added 22/02/11 Just watched the final episode of series 1 and I have grown to love this series-I just hope they recommission it. Matt Le Blanc should be lauded for the kind of bravery in acting that US stars usually forgo. He was terrific in this. Almost the end of December 2012 and I have just gotten around to watching series 2 in it's entirety in one afternoon! Series 1 was good but this is even better - the situation did not seem like a second series was on but how wrong I was. Matt warmed to his portrayal of himself and Tamsin and Stephen were terrific in it. I look forward to series 3.
Not Really
SingerSteph3 January 2011
I don't know what the other reviewer was thinking, it's the perfect blend of American and British comedy that the Office couldn't achieve - they have British people doing British humour. And yes, it is only the first two episodes but it has shown great promise. I think it is a perfect mix of British and American humour because they don't mix them together to form some weird half-breed, but they separate them and have them interact as two different entities. Matt LeBlanc is hilarious, and they way he pokes fun at Joey is something we haven't seen since Julia Roberts in Oceans 13.
Give this show a chance, you'll probably like it!
Give this show a chance, you'll probably like it!
Smart, quiet and funnier than any other comedy on SHOWTIME.
gregsawyer200618 January 2011
I really feel confused. There seems to be an overwhelming sense of animosity toward this show.In a world where HOT IN CLEVELAND is a hit, it makes me sad that so many people don't seem to appreciate the nuance and detail that have gone into this show. There are some reviews here that don't even make much sense.They're just plain angry. (One review actually criticized the hair color of one of the actors!) I say, relax people. If you don't find it to your liking don't watch. But for those of us that do, (it's already a hit in the UK as well as on SHOWTIME) it is a subtle and sophisticated pleasure that doesn't pander to it's audience. This show is about a married couple and their relationship. It's set in the world of television but the TV aspect is secondary. I hadn't seen the two British leads before but I totally love their chemistry. It feels much more honest than most TV relationships. Both actors are subtle and complicated and I can totally buy the fact that they're married. I thought the first episode did exactly what it had to do which is introduce a whole lot of characters plus set up this couple's journey. As for not being funny, I am at a complete loss. John Pankow established "Merc Lapides" in twenty seconds. How could you not laugh at his references to his bigoted New Jersey grandmother, his alcohol addiction, his cancer? And "Carol Rance", the network exec, made me laugh at just about everything she said. Ditto the head of comedy who with just a few grimaces and groans created a hysterical and memorable character. I feel that this is not a show for the masses. It was clearly never meant to be. It's a small gem of a show that respects it's audience and has it's own very unique voice. Thank You SHOWTIME for presenting it.
People don't get it...
drew_kar25 January 2011
This show is very clever doing what it does. The only reason some people don't like it is because their sense of humor is skewed. I never expected the humor to be like friends because of Matt or David Crane. I expected the same commitment from Matt though. He pours his self in the character, since he is playing an extravagant fictional version of himself and creates excellent scenes between the two British writers. Sure it is dark and very hard to get into in the first episode, but after episode 2 I was sold. Episode 3 was even better as there was more Matt to go around!! His interactions with Beverly, their sniping at each other and fighting felt genuine and was extremely funny! Give the show a chance and try to expand your comical vocabulary!
Great
aaron-monson10 January 2011
While the first episode wasn't the greatest, it set up the story of the show and the second episode was great from start to finish. The humour is dry and is a mix of British and US humour, but it's definitely heavier with the British humour. The head of comedy was brilliant. The head of comedy is one of those blonde bimbo's you see on TV that just say "that's so funny" instead of actually laughing.
To the people that say that the main characters have no chemistry, have you ever seen any married couple on UK TV. That's how they act. Married couples have their ups and downs, they act realistically. Do you want them to act like they have just met and they are so in love. Married life contains struggles and compromise. I think they conveyed this perfectly.
After watching the show, I do worry that most Americans will struggle to get the humour, which in reality is what this show is all about. Showcasing the difference in humour and the difficulty in creating a show that is brilliant in one country, but completely lost in another.
To the people that say that the main characters have no chemistry, have you ever seen any married couple on UK TV. That's how they act. Married couples have their ups and downs, they act realistically. Do you want them to act like they have just met and they are so in love. Married life contains struggles and compromise. I think they conveyed this perfectly.
After watching the show, I do worry that most Americans will struggle to get the humour, which in reality is what this show is all about. Showcasing the difference in humour and the difficulty in creating a show that is brilliant in one country, but completely lost in another.
fantastic so far (as of ep 3)
prestonloyola25 January 2011
After watching the first 3 shows, I'm impressed, will be a great show if this level of writing can be sustained. "Episodes" is a cross between "Entourage" (minus the glorification of wealth and conspicuous consumption), "Curb your Enthusiasm" (minus bad acting), and "Extras" (minus cameos, and bits that sucked of which there were many).
I don't know why there are so many negative reviews (as of 1/25/2011) - perhaps Americans are having trouble relating to the lead British couple? In any case, seeing the inner workings of Hollywood's entertainment industrial complex through their down-to-earth eyes is a great premise, casting Matt LeBlanc was a genius touch, and I hope this gem continues for a lot more 'episodes'.
I don't know why there are so many negative reviews (as of 1/25/2011) - perhaps Americans are having trouble relating to the lead British couple? In any case, seeing the inner workings of Hollywood's entertainment industrial complex through their down-to-earth eyes is a great premise, casting Matt LeBlanc was a genius touch, and I hope this gem continues for a lot more 'episodes'.
Good start and I look forward to the next episode.
oliver-stevenson10 January 2011
I was not sure what sort of comedy this was going to be. I have only just seen the first episode and as it turns out it is a little dark, uncomfortable, subtle, at times quirky and pokes fun. I found it amusing, with moments that made me laugh out loud. Some of the characters (particularly the 'Head of Comedy') are well cast and very funny.
There is no canned laughter, the pace is not breakneck, it doesn't feel like the script has been re-written and re-written until people laugh and jokes and gags are not shouted loudly so you cant miss them. This is not spoon-fed comedy TV.
It is very British in style and therefore I suspect it will not be a hit with an American audience. I am, however, looking forward to the next episode.
There is no canned laughter, the pace is not breakneck, it doesn't feel like the script has been re-written and re-written until people laugh and jokes and gags are not shouted loudly so you cant miss them. This is not spoon-fed comedy TV.
It is very British in style and therefore I suspect it will not be a hit with an American audience. I am, however, looking forward to the next episode.
had my doubts
ace_in_peace18 January 2011
One night, out of curiosity for what the cast FRIENDS was up to now, I visited the FRIENDS IMDb page and found, to my surprise, that Matt LeBlanc was back in showbiz. It was a kind of treat for me, and seeing that David Crane was involved, was the cherry on top. With a lot of enthusiasm I began to watch the show, but with each passing minute my enthusiasm kept dropping and I thought to myself this will be another "Joey". The plot seemed it wasn't that well thought out and I just couldn't get myself to connect with any of the "American" characters. The only saving grace were Stephen Mangan and Tamsin Greig who, I thought, were fantastic.Their acting was flawless and I could clearly see the chemistry between them. They were the only "funny" characters on the show and I just couldn't see the show going on beyond it's first season. I had given up hope and dint plan on following the show any further than the first episode. As the week passed I found myself being curious again and told myself "This is just the first episode. Maybe I should give the show one more chance", and you know what? I am glad I did. The second episode was surprisingly better than the first. Where the first episode just managed to get a few chuckles out of me, the second one had me laughing out loud. The acting of all the involved characters had become more polished, the dialogues were actually funny, and most of all, LeBlanc did not disappoint, not one bit! He was charming, likable, and FUNNY! LeBlanc, Mangan and Grieg, together, were a breath of fresh air. They have great chemistry with one another and they give a superb performance on-screen. I am defiantly going to follow the show from now on and I would like to encourage others, who were disappointed by the pilot/first episode, to give the show another try. It holds A lot of promise.
It was aight
eepulido5 July 2019
I felt the actors did well and had chemistry and you feel you get to know the characters. The direction of the show isn't always predictable, which I liked however a lot of the dialogue and jokes are very predictable.
5 Season Binge!! Loved it!!
lisawebster-697537 February 2020
How did I miss this first time round??! Thank god for being able to watch 5 seasons in 2 days on Netflix!!
I've never seen Matt Le Blanc in anything other than friends so I didn't know what to expect from this comedy series, but I loved it.
Subtle humour throughout, but some great one liners that really made me laugh out loud.
I've never seen Matt Le Blanc in anything other than friends so I didn't know what to expect from this comedy series, but I loved it.
Subtle humour throughout, but some great one liners that really made me laugh out loud.
Highly recommended
raonadia4 February 2012
Hilarious culture-clash take on two British screenwriters who crash land in Hollywood to adapt their award-winning sitcom for the US. This is "The Office" cringe humor meets "The Player" showbiz absurdity.
The two leads Stephen Mangan and Tasmin Greig do a finely nuanced job as the bewildered Londoners in the seductive yet soul-twisting Lala Land. And Matt LeBlanc does a great dry-witted, Golden Globe Award-winning spoof of himself.
The show also lies in "Curb Your Enthusiasm" territory with its behind-the-scenes glimpse into a cynical studio system where celebrity clout, personal politics and petty vanities trump artistic integrity at every turn.
Worth a look-see.
The two leads Stephen Mangan and Tasmin Greig do a finely nuanced job as the bewildered Londoners in the seductive yet soul-twisting Lala Land. And Matt LeBlanc does a great dry-witted, Golden Globe Award-winning spoof of himself.
The show also lies in "Curb Your Enthusiasm" territory with its behind-the-scenes glimpse into a cynical studio system where celebrity clout, personal politics and petty vanities trump artistic integrity at every turn.
Worth a look-see.
A really fun an addicting show
hamuchannic31 January 2018
Too many unlikable characters
Keelingtrev30 March 2021
Kinda surprising that the only likable character is the biggest narcissist on the show (Joey). Sean and Beverly complain the whole time that everybody only wants to talk about themselves, when in reality, it's just cause they're not talking about them instead. They're just as narcissistic as the actors they complain about! But I'm too far invested now! (Season 4)
Just survive the pilot!
belthazzar7 February 2011
Warning: Spoilers
I was very excited when I heard about this show. Matt LeBlanc is one of my favorite TV show actors, and mixed with smart British humor can bring very interesting results. But, then I saw pilot...
Pilot wasn't able to stand up to my expectations. Many jokes weren't funny, main characters were too new for us to enjoy their fighting and whole plot was messed up. Beginning kinda spoiled us that trip of our protagonists, British couple, authors of successful show in England, isn't going to be very pleasant. Mainly because other episodes are in tone "It isn't what we wanted, but hopefully, it will work", giving us hope there will be happy ending. Flashbacking of pilot was cheap and I was afraid, it's going to be another mediocre show.
Then second episode came and with it, Matt LeBlanc. Matt is portraying his ultimate character, called Matt LeBlanc as well. But this Matt is different. It draws from legacy of Friends far better then Joey ever did, creating not true LeBlanc, but rather actor, who acts the way audience would think "Joey" acts like. He is great. But it's not just Matt who gets better with second episode. Every other character gets more and more interesting too. Merc, the puppet master of television, is more, then just "guy who wants to have sex with stuff". His humor is usually cruel, yet there is deeper, fragile part of his soul. He loves his wife, yet he makes fun of her charity activities. He manipulates everyone around, yet he is afraid of someone cutting his string. His wife is his hero, yet he cheats on her. That brings us to Carla, who is as interesting as Merc, with angel and devil fighting each other, while sitting on her shoulders. She cheats, but she hates herself for it. She is Mercs right hand of manipulations, yet it makes her feel bad.
And, same goes for the British couple. In first episode, they looked like one simple character split between two actors, but now, they are getting more alive, more real and more different. And that's what I like about them. They are acting like normal people set in crazy sit-com world, surprised and confused, it is literally driving them crazy (ending of second episode is one of the most hilarious moments in history of television shows). It almost looks like they didn't crossed just Atlantic, but also dimensions and are lost in fictional world of show called "EPISODES" and that's what sets it apart from anything else you can see in television right now.
I highly recommend this show to anyone who's looking for some quality time with just a little bit of smarter humor.
Pilot wasn't able to stand up to my expectations. Many jokes weren't funny, main characters were too new for us to enjoy their fighting and whole plot was messed up. Beginning kinda spoiled us that trip of our protagonists, British couple, authors of successful show in England, isn't going to be very pleasant. Mainly because other episodes are in tone "It isn't what we wanted, but hopefully, it will work", giving us hope there will be happy ending. Flashbacking of pilot was cheap and I was afraid, it's going to be another mediocre show.
Then second episode came and with it, Matt LeBlanc. Matt is portraying his ultimate character, called Matt LeBlanc as well. But this Matt is different. It draws from legacy of Friends far better then Joey ever did, creating not true LeBlanc, but rather actor, who acts the way audience would think "Joey" acts like. He is great. But it's not just Matt who gets better with second episode. Every other character gets more and more interesting too. Merc, the puppet master of television, is more, then just "guy who wants to have sex with stuff". His humor is usually cruel, yet there is deeper, fragile part of his soul. He loves his wife, yet he makes fun of her charity activities. He manipulates everyone around, yet he is afraid of someone cutting his string. His wife is his hero, yet he cheats on her. That brings us to Carla, who is as interesting as Merc, with angel and devil fighting each other, while sitting on her shoulders. She cheats, but she hates herself for it. She is Mercs right hand of manipulations, yet it makes her feel bad.
And, same goes for the British couple. In first episode, they looked like one simple character split between two actors, but now, they are getting more alive, more real and more different. And that's what I like about them. They are acting like normal people set in crazy sit-com world, surprised and confused, it is literally driving them crazy (ending of second episode is one of the most hilarious moments in history of television shows). It almost looks like they didn't crossed just Atlantic, but also dimensions and are lost in fictional world of show called "EPISODES" and that's what sets it apart from anything else you can see in television right now.
I highly recommend this show to anyone who's looking for some quality time with just a little bit of smarter humor.
A Perfect blend of British and American humour
josh_evans9611 March 2012
The first two episodes are quite funny as it introduces the characters and get the story going but from then on it had me laughing out loud at the mix ox of clever and witty humour. The three main characters "Matt LeBlanc", "Stephen Mangan" and "Tamsin Greig" bounce off each other really well and bring the characters/plot alive and vibrant. Unfortuently there are only seven episodes so far but there will be a new second season nine episodes in length which I'm sure will be full of the same quick witted jokes that has become frequent in the new comedy. I hope if you read this you will watch and enjoy it. This is a must see 10/10
Brilliant Comedy
kevin-853-38281024 November 2013
Warning: Spoilers
What a wonderful idea this comedy is with the casting of Matt Leblanc naturally most known from friends and Green Wing stars Tamsin Greig & Stephan Mangen..
I loved Green Wing...I thought it was the smartest and funniest comedy in years. Why did it die ???
Oh,, because the masses have no appreciation of true comic brilliance. and the bottom dollar rules..
Episodes is pure genius... unlike anything before.
The subtlety is extraordinary.. the acting ...so natural and utterly enthralling ..
and instead of trying to get a laugh every 10 seconds ...the plot enrich-ens and true and genuine laughter is created..
May the negative press choke in a back alley
May this fabulously crafted series be allowed to run it's true course
and may all the writers , crew and actors be genuinely awarded
This show is a treasure to come across
I loved Green Wing...I thought it was the smartest and funniest comedy in years. Why did it die ???
Oh,, because the masses have no appreciation of true comic brilliance. and the bottom dollar rules..
Episodes is pure genius... unlike anything before.
The subtlety is extraordinary.. the acting ...so natural and utterly enthralling ..
and instead of trying to get a laugh every 10 seconds ...the plot enrich-ens and true and genuine laughter is created..
May the negative press choke in a back alley
May this fabulously crafted series be allowed to run it's true course
and may all the writers , crew and actors be genuinely awarded
This show is a treasure to come across
Its the Funniest show on TV....Matt LeBlanc is yummmm
gayatri-s-c22 April 2013
Love love LOVE this show!! This is the funniest thing I have seen on TV since 30 Rock. It's got this small time indie comedy feeling to it, but it's a big production, so love the production quality as well. Matt LeBlanc is awesome, God he is sooo funny! I liked Joey too, but this is much much funnier. There is a depth to each character. The storyline is nice, its very different from what is on TV nowadays. The show has a great re-run value. The story moves pretty fast. I guess the main theme of the show is Matt LeBlanc's character and stuff happening to it, which is great. Is Matt really like this? He seems awesome. The Hollywood network types r perfectly done. The show has a very different look from other shows
its more bright I think, or better quality maybe. But its much nicer to watch. I love all the characters. The writer couple Beverly and Sean are nice, I love Beverly. The writing is funny, actors r great, Matt LeBlanc steals the show. I love Carol's character. And the old Hollywood mystery with Mornings character, tats funny. In all, wonderful show, hope they finish many seasons, I will definitely watch.
funniest Matt LeBlanc since Friends
SnoopyStyle17 December 2017
Married British couple, Beverly (Tamsin Greig) and Sean Lincoln (Stephen Mangan), are showrunners to a hit BAFTA-winning TV show, Lyman's Boys. Hollywood network president Merc Lapidus (John Pankow) lures them over to America to adapt their show. Only they find their vision being corrupted at every turn. Carol Rance (Kathleen Rose Perkins) is Merc's long-suffering subordinate and mistress. They are forced to cast self-obsessed Friends actor Matt LeBlanc. Sexy co-star Morning Randolph (Mircea Monroe) has an unknowable age.
Matt LeBlanc is actually funny. The cast is great. Everybody is funny. The premise of a Hollywood show is a good starting point. The fact that the group of characters outlasted the fictional show is a good sign about the chemistry. Only Morning doesn't have the connections. She's an one joke character. The weird friendships of the four main characters are at the heart of the show. They are fun, charming, and biting. I'm happy for Matt's success which shows that he's more than an one-trick pony.
Matt LeBlanc is actually funny. The cast is great. Everybody is funny. The premise of a Hollywood show is a good starting point. The fact that the group of characters outlasted the fictional show is a good sign about the chemistry. Only Morning doesn't have the connections. She's an one joke character. The weird friendships of the four main characters are at the heart of the show. They are fun, charming, and biting. I'm happy for Matt's success which shows that he's more than an one-trick pony.
So elegant and refined, it's like savouring a rare delicacy!
martinphoto15 August 2012
I turned 40 this year. My wife and I have been great fans of the show Friends, and we were so disappointed with Joey - even though we got what they were trying to do with it, the show simply felt "off" to us. So you'll understand that with our background and being fans of Matt's work in Friends, we were looking forward to view EPISODES for the first time, but we were also fearful it would be a let-down.
Everything on EPISODES is so well crafted, it's like drinking the finest wine. The writing is impeccable with so many nuances, the acting is flawless from everyone on the show, and the overall experience is a complete hoot! We just finished watching Season 2 - which by the way was even better than Season 1 on so many levels, something I didn't think possible - and already we're sad it's already over. I can't believe this type of show is not on Prime Time public networks.
The blend of British humour with American humour works on so many levels, in great part due to the fantastic comedic timing of all the actors involved on the show. It's true they do have excellent writing material to work with, but in the end, they really bring it alive, and it works so well. Tamsin Greig and Stephen Mangan form such a great British duo, and the level of subtleties that go into their acting when they are together on screen is a pure joy to watch. Kathleen Rose Perkins' performance deserves a kudos as well for such a colorful performance. And Matt Leblanc really brings his A-game to the show, with a lot of nuances I didn't think him capable of - especially in Season 2.
Overall, great TV Show that deserves a much brighter spotlight than it currently gets. Here's hoping for many more seasons.
Everything on EPISODES is so well crafted, it's like drinking the finest wine. The writing is impeccable with so many nuances, the acting is flawless from everyone on the show, and the overall experience is a complete hoot! We just finished watching Season 2 - which by the way was even better than Season 1 on so many levels, something I didn't think possible - and already we're sad it's already over. I can't believe this type of show is not on Prime Time public networks.
The blend of British humour with American humour works on so many levels, in great part due to the fantastic comedic timing of all the actors involved on the show. It's true they do have excellent writing material to work with, but in the end, they really bring it alive, and it works so well. Tamsin Greig and Stephen Mangan form such a great British duo, and the level of subtleties that go into their acting when they are together on screen is a pure joy to watch. Kathleen Rose Perkins' performance deserves a kudos as well for such a colorful performance. And Matt Leblanc really brings his A-game to the show, with a lot of nuances I didn't think him capable of - especially in Season 2.
Overall, great TV Show that deserves a much brighter spotlight than it currently gets. Here's hoping for many more seasons.
Good enough comedy with a Matt LeBlanc who is actually funny.
Dr_Sagan11 January 2015
This is a comedy supposedly about the world of L.A. based TV media. You get a glimpse at least of the way network television works, the stars, the studios, the deals, the brunches...
In a "fishes out of the water" situation, 2 British writers (a happily married couple actually) are persuaded to go to Los Angeles and run a version of their successful UK show at the US. We follow them as they are learning the hard way, how difficult is to maintain the integrity of their work with all these producers, managers, lead actors etc.
Matt LeBlanc is hired to star on their show as a fictionalized (as far as I know) version of himself. More arrogant and crude and cynic and superficial.
Well... Matt LeBlanc is the only reason to watch this show. He isn't monopolize the on-screen time but the parts which he is in, are by far the best.
The writers couple (played by Tamsin Greig and Stephen Mangan) are adequate on screen but I doubt someone would watch "Episodes" if it wasn't of LeBlanc. He won a gold globe for the part and some emmy nominations too.
Overall. It's watchable of course. Sometimes really funny if not hilarious. 4th season just started. Check it out!
In a "fishes out of the water" situation, 2 British writers (a happily married couple actually) are persuaded to go to Los Angeles and run a version of their successful UK show at the US. We follow them as they are learning the hard way, how difficult is to maintain the integrity of their work with all these producers, managers, lead actors etc.
Matt LeBlanc is hired to star on their show as a fictionalized (as far as I know) version of himself. More arrogant and crude and cynic and superficial.
Well... Matt LeBlanc is the only reason to watch this show. He isn't monopolize the on-screen time but the parts which he is in, are by far the best.
The writers couple (played by Tamsin Greig and Stephen Mangan) are adequate on screen but I doubt someone would watch "Episodes" if it wasn't of LeBlanc. He won a gold globe for the part and some emmy nominations too.
Overall. It's watchable of course. Sometimes really funny if not hilarious. 4th season just started. Check it out!
Dysfunctional and funny
putnamdavis26 August 2019
I watched this because it had Matt Leblanc in it. The first season was great and then it went slightly down hill each season after but it wasn't terrible. I don't know how true it is to how network tv really works but I liked the perspective it brought. The characters are all delusional and at sometimes really frustrating but I think that's the point.
Surprisingly good
PopcornLovesMovie18 January 2011
Looking at the reviews, I was partially convinced that this will be a disaster. I braced myself for the worst and came out strangely surprised at the likability of this show.
Lets face it, when you see Matt LeBlanc as the main actor, you expect "Joey". Boy does that show sucks. But thank goodness this is much different. Don't get me wrong, he's still playing the Joey role, but this time he's not the main focus, just like Friends. I think they've learned that the Joey character just can't stand on its own.
I hope they keep that recipe in this witty little series. I find myself falling in love with it.
Lets face it, when you see Matt LeBlanc as the main actor, you expect "Joey". Boy does that show sucks. But thank goodness this is much different. Don't get me wrong, he's still playing the Joey role, but this time he's not the main focus, just like Friends. I think they've learned that the Joey character just can't stand on its own.
I hope they keep that recipe in this witty little series. I find myself falling in love with it.
Could be the next big thing
manja20054 August 2011
OK,let me start my review by saying that there aren't many good comedy shows or sitcoms in TV these days.I was hugely disappointed when Charlie Sheen was removed from Two and a half men,for instance.Well,then I came across this show and found the premise quite interesting. Season 1,of the show was fairly good,with some smart humor scattered here and there.The show reminds you of 30 Rock at places. If you love 30 Rock,then you will probably love this one too. Still what's cool about this show is that,the pilot made me watch the subsequent episodes. Acting wise,The performances by the lead actors were pretty good,especially Matt LeBlanc,who I think,is the best in the show.He may have gotten older,but acting-wise,he's still remains one of my favorite TV Actors. However,the drawbacks of Season 1 were,as I said before,few and scattered jokes,and less number of episodes,only 7,also,I couldn't understand some of the British words. However,I still feel that,if the show is given a chance,then yeah,with some slick writing,it may turn out to be the next big thing ever,Talk of the Town,if I may. Probably the best episode of Season 1 is the finale episode,the fight between Matt and Sean is quite hilarious. On concluding,I would like to say that,Season 1 does not disappoint you.
Meh
SarahIMDb9925 August 2018
It really isn't that funny. It tries very hard to be funny and it gets an A for effort. Sometimes you could predict the "joke" or "funny situation" before it happened. I got really tired of many characters cheating on people/sleeping with each other. Made me wonder if Hollywood is actually like this all the time too. If you find an utter and complete lack of character and morals to be funny, then maybe you will like this show.
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