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myzombiemancer t1_ja8rsg6 wrote

Reply to comment by GuybrushThreepwood99 in Party Down - Season 3 Premiere Discussion by Prax150

Same for me. He's super realistic and while I still think he's an awful person, he's an incredible character. I see a lot of myself in him and it's a good motivator to change.

It's rare to find a character who is so unpleasant but still easy to connect with. I'm glad they didn't tone him down, but I hope we can watch him develop more.

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jingleheimerschitt t1_ja8ols0 wrote

Reply to comment by LobsterVirtual100 in “ Prime Video's The Consultant Is a Little Weird, a Little Unsettling, and Mostly Mediocre.” by Hidethegoodbiscuits

>Imo I think because the show is a comedy but playing itself so straight and dramatic (which arguably plays up the comedic effect of things).

This is 1) why I love Burn After Reading and 2) why some people don't think BAR is very good/funny. I'm going to think about this high-drama veneer on a dark comedy on my rewatch of The Consultant this week!

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DiggyMcGriz t1_ja8ofnq wrote

Reply to We’re all mostly adults now, the Amazing World of Gumball would be great if season 7 and onward was more themed towards older audiences. by Random_user76

This content lives forever. Kids in the future will need to be able to watch this show to completion while they are still children. If it becomes too adult, you’re basically depriving the whole thing from any future generations who may enjoy it.

Find a different show. I know it’s hard and sad but it’s like a campsite. You gotta leave it nice and tidy for whoever comes after you.

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LobsterVirtual100 t1_ja8nvvo wrote

Reply to comment by jingleheimerschitt in “ Prime Video's The Consultant Is a Little Weird, a Little Unsettling, and Mostly Mediocre.” by Hidethegoodbiscuits

Yeah you sum it up well, the premise of the show and style it chases leans into the absurdity and the surreal nature of the story— which seems like a lot of the audience is having trouble picking up.

Imo I think because the show is a comedy but playing itself so straight and dramatic (which arguably plays up the comedic effect of things).

People disappointed the cake doesn’t taste like the frosting.

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D34THDE1TY t1_ja8lwww wrote

Reply to What four sitcoms would you put on your Mount Rushmore? by Cmyers1980

The Simpsons. Its fucking iconic at this point.

That 70's Show. A group of people that have almost effortless chemistry between them, and Red and Kitty are perfectly played parents.

It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia. Another group of effortlessly charming people playing the WORST of humanity.

Community. Its streets ahead.

I think of a Mount Rushmore I think what shows could I watch anytime and be amused by something...simpsons gets the pass on that because with 700+ episodes there are bound to be some bad episodes.

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