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Is Episodes the best comedy on TV right now ?

posted 10 years ago by tomboston191
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Is this the best comedy on TV right now ?
I say yes, and the only thing even close right now is Brooklyn 99.

Episodes has really hit its stride this year, especially the last few episodes.
Matt Leblanc has never been better, though he’s been strong throughout. The difference right now is that Sean and Beverly are finally starting to show their skill. I was familiar with both of them from “Green Wing”, and I always felt they were being underutilized given their obvious skills. Mangan in particular is an amazing talent more than capable of leading a TV series all by himself. And Greig is every bit his equal. Put them together and…wow !
The writing has been sublime. That ultimatum scene in the meeting with Mr. “O-No…” was one of the best I can recall in a long time. One other thing that might be helping this season is the vastly reduced role of Merc. I loved him in Mad About You, but he just isn’t right for the role of a power broker like Merc. The character has always felt cartoonish and not the right fit for the rest of the cast. Carol is as fantastic as ever, and her useless assistants are far in the background, where they belong. Morning is still gorgeous , and her rant with Sean and Beverly last week was priceless. So very well done.
It’s nice to see a team putting in this kind of effort for a TV comedy. The writing and acting have just been so strong. I really think they’re shooting for Emmy’s this year. I hope they get them.

[–] dolcineadelamantra 10 years ago

yes. it is the best comedy on tv. so well written and so well acted.

[–] mwmtampa 10 years ago

I agree, best comedy currently on TV. And best since Curb.

[–] RushmoreLatinClub 10 years ago

I love this show so much. Easily the best comedy on tv right now.

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[–] conway3000 10 years ago

I laughed out loud a lot at Episodes this season. It was hilarious and Matt LeBlanc was terrific and very funny. This show gets better and better every year.

[–] Slug-3 10 years ago

It's certainly one of the best. My only gripe is that it's only 30 minutes and there are only 7-9 episodes.

[–] gabbyevs 9 years ago

in agreement about the length should be easily 45 mins or so

i also dont like merc doesnt do anything for me i dont laugh at himi laugh at whoever hes in a scene with

so happy for matt to receive an emmy nod shame the whole show didnt get one

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[–] Ezrateach 10 years ago

I would tie it with Silicon Valley. Both are wonderfully written original comedies with great casts.

[–] TonyAtRest 10 years ago

Episodes and Louis. Girls is good too.

[–] DarrenDirt 9 years ago

I like your first 2 sentences -- not many people appreciate how the intelligence of "Brooklyn Nine Nine" comedic writing is similar to that of Episodes; it appears low-brow but is actually quite deep and multi-layered, with greater rewards for viewers the more you see the characters develop. Archer is also a lot like that.

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[–] Jelly-4 9 years ago

I just discovered this show on an international flight. Actually my husband started watching it on the plane and I heard him laugh so hard I thought I better give it a try. Only good thing about that flight was discovering this show. We don't have Showtime so I never would have found out about it. We saw Season 4, episode 1 on the flight and saw the rest of the season ON Demand. I have to say though, I was disappointed that there are only NINE EPISODES! Ugh. I was looking forward to seeing "O-No" working with Beverly and Sean, but then the season ended.

We normally don't like many TV comedies, including the really popular ones like BBT and Modern Family.

But this one is pure genius. I say it's one of the best comedies I've ever seen. Matt LeBlanc is very talented and I love both actors playing Bev and Sean.

My favorite scene in S4 was when that set person tells Sean she's written a script about a woman who poisons her coworkers. Oh my goodness, Sean's expressions.

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