Reviews

These two are some of the most skilled performers working in Hollywood today, IMHO. They are genius at both scripted comedy (Middleditch in "Silicon Valley" and Schwartz on "Parks and Rec") and now, clearly, also improv. As the two forms require some overlapping but also some differing skills, the fact that M and S excel at both is beyond impressive. I'm confused by some reviews that complain these shows lack storylines (??) or occasionally misstep with a laugh or a plot point. IT'S IMPROV. Also, these two DO craft a story. With a beginning a middle and an end, a conflict, a resolution, multiple characters (more HUMAN-like characters than in many Hollywood films I see), a theme, the whole nine yards. ON THE FLY. IN FRONT OF HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE. If you're complaining it's not perfect, you simply don't understand the years of training and the level of technical skill you're witnessing. This is long form improv at its very BEST Seriously, I bet so many of these guys' Hollywood friends are watching in awe and thinking "holy s**t, I wish I was that good."