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This is pretty great.

posted 10 years ago by kennerguy66
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I wouldn't have even given the show a chance without the involvement of Bob Odenkirk. (I've been a fan of his since the Ben Stiller Show)

The first episode didn't fully convince me, but I gave it another shot and the second one hooked me.

This show is a true descendent of sketch comedy. There are no stupid host segments and stand up, it's just straight sketches.

It's like a hybrid of The State (large varied group), Mr. Show (lengthy and weighty skits), and Human Giant (through-line skits and music cues). Now, I'm not putting it in the pantheon with those great shows just yet, but it could get there.

I hope sketch moves back in the direction that The Birthday Boys are using. I hope this show sticks around.

Shaka Da Gnu

[–] adamhorsfall 10 years ago

I concur. Hands down the funniest tv show on at the moment.

[–] P_e_n_n_y_L_a_n_e 10 years ago

I think each week it consistently gets better. I am really enjoying it.

[–] ryanjvolk 9 years ago

It really is getting funnier and better every episode. Really really hour it stays on for a while. IFC is really amazing for comedy lately