User Reviews

Another season premiere of Curb that doesn't seem to skip a beat. The character dynamics don't seem off, Leon is his usual self, and Larry is well, Larry. I think the breaking of the selfie stick and pushing over of the scooters could have been made a lot more funny had he written in a joke or two about both. Larry had a few moments in this episode that made me cringe in an embarrassingly uncomfortable way, which marks the sign of a good episode to me. Anytime Larry finds himself in a ridiculous position, I'm all for it. The way he ties in completely unrelated events is nuts.

This season is off to a great start! This episode had me rolling with laughter!

I lost it when Larry dipped his nose in Richard's coffee. This episode was phenomenal. Wouldn't expect anything less from genius Larry David!! Excellent start to the season!

Larry came out guns blazing in this new series... So impressed so funny.

Like an old comfort blanket. Love that I have to wait until next week for next episode. If I did not I would binge all in one night: extend the pleasure.

User slating this episode if you look at his history only posts negative feedback on EVERYTHING.

This was a fantastic episode, Larry doing Larry things, every Curb fan would enjoy this episode some classic scenes.

What a great season start! The MAGA cap sequence deserves an EMMY!

It's tough to review an episode without giving away all the fun. THerefore, I'm just going to say, this is rated the second best episode on IMDB for a reason.

Larry David has become mean-spirited and vindictive, not just pointing out to people as indviduals and as a group the fatuousness of their ways, but stepping it up a notch and distributing brutal karma to such people as a pregnant woman, and a coffee shop owner whose product doesn't live up to Larry's standards. It's like Larry has become drunk on his power to create whatever he likes, so he takes it to the extreme because he's the King thus he can. This is Curb and this is Larry David, so of course it's often funny, and Larry continues to be an audacious character who people argue with and disapprove of. But in this episode, he is no longer ultimately lovable for his sheer chutzpah, and for his keen insight into human and societal inanities, and from a very funny angle to boot; he's become an ugly, unlikable person who deserves a punch in the mouth.

I will watch all the Curbs this season nevertheless, as I have since Season 1, but so far I'm disappointed.

It's still good but it just seems forced. Larry's slow burn that eventually erupted is what made the show so good. The anticipation was almost as good as the result. Now everything seems so forced and rushed like they're just going thru the motions.

Overall, this was a solid episode. Curb is definitely pushing the boundaries, but after being on the air for nine full seasons, you have to start taking some risks. Just look at Seinfeld and how it evolved over the years. On last season's Curb opener, I cringed at times and not in a good way. It felt overly produced/scripted, but this episode felt more well-rounded. At times, it actually reminded me of classic Curb. You can tell that LD is wanting to come out strong for season 10.

If I'm going to be critical, there was a minor thing that stood out to me. LD has a noticeable grin on his face while delivering some of the lines here. You can tell he's either about to burst out laughing or he's on take 25 and is trying not to ruin another take. Going back to what I eluded to before, he knows that in order to keep the show fresh and interesting, he has to up the stakes a bit and push the comedic bar.

In summary, Larry is on a roll throughout this episode. The laughs kept on coming, so much so that LD can barely contain his laughter. I'm looking forward to the rest of the season!

Everything from the first second on is the finest comedy imaginable. Anyone who thought that after season 9 it couldn't become better will be finding themselves in the wrong. My goodness, what a delight! Words can't describe how good it is.

Best episode in years. The way so many current annoyances were handled and tied up together at the end was simply Curb at its best. Something great to look forward to on Sunday nights.

OMG!!!! This episode was sooooo funny! The MAGA bit was very well written! I laughed so hard at the guy in the gym bathroom with the talc power. I kept rewinding to watch it again. Cracked me up! I LOVE this show. Larry David is the BEST!

Just *more* of Larry and seeing how far he can push it. Sort of steals from his own Soup Nazi episode, but I did laugh constantly. He's just a interesting character that you love being the fly-on-the-wall audience member.

"Happy New Year" is a most welcome return episode for Larry David. After 20 years, the series still manages to hit all the right notes and remains the most entertaining comedy show on television.

So many gems in this opening instalment, this was a true pleasure to watch.

10 out of 10.

Edit: why would anyone unlike this post? The episode gets great reviews, ridiculous... Season 10 Episode 1 Happy New Year is absolute perfection. How he can come out with a season debut and fill it with that much intersecting hilarious content is beyond me. Very excited about this season!

Hilarious, familiar but new. The dry sense of humor we are accustomed to but now applied with new social issues. Love that this show takes risks and says who cares if it offends someone. I feel like now a days, people can't say anything or discuss certain topics but Curb Your Enthusiasm makes a return after a hiatus and it is so refreshing and welcome to have it back. Look forward to the upcoming episodes this season

Good build up. I know its going to get funnier in each episode.