A fantastic cast of comedy performers isn’t enough to elevate this multi-cam sitcom thanks to a reliance on stale plotlines and tired characters.
Tag: comedy
The Studio: This Hollywood satire is one of the year’s funniest new shows
Seth Rogen takes loving aim at Hollywood with a winning satire that keeps finding inventive ways to sell its comedy.
Deli Boys: Chaotic in the best way
Whatever it lacks in depth, Deli Boys makes up for with a chaotic comic energy and some great performances.
Running Point: Netflix’s new basketball comedy misses the layup
Running Point has a fun cast and a great lead performance from a game Kate Hudson, but it struggles to bring all the elements together.
Common Side Effects: A thriller, a comedy, and even more
What’s immediately striking about Common Side Effects, besides the stunning animation, is how many genres it operates in. At its heart, the show is a conspiracy thriller and stoner comedy mixed together. As it goes along, though, distinct elements creep in. A dash of buddy cop comedy, a sprinkle of film noir, all adding to […]