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Does anybody else get a Better Off Ted vibe from this


I just watched the trailer and it struck me a lot like Better Off Ted which is a show I loved. I hope its good

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of course. Many of the people that worked in better off ted (producers and writers) are working in this show. It makes perfect sense haha.

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That was literally the first thought that came to my mind when I saw the promos.

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Indeed, i got the same vibe and its awesome

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Yes that was my first thought.
Second was "Damage Control"

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Oh man, from start to finished. Loved it! Really miss Better Off Ted, so I am glad this is in the same tone and style.

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That's the only reason why I am giving it more of a chance. Better off Ted was one of my favorite shows, so I am giving this one the benefit of the doubt that the first couple episodes will simply be giving us the chance to get to know everything about this world and the characters. I always love a good workplace comedy, especially one that isn't bound by our laws of nature.

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Very Better Off Ted.

The casting isn't nearly as good, though.

I like Ron and Danny, but Vanessa is not a good actress, not a lead, and a horrible choice. Christina Kirk is no Portia, and Alan Tudyk is not quirky enough for his role.

Really good premise and it might get better over time, but the casting choices will probably doom this show. Too bad.

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We totally disagree here. I'm on the opposite end of the spectrum. I think the casting is perfect... like, every role so far has been perfectly cast.

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For those interested, DC has released one of the unaired episodes, the one with the late Adam West http://nerdist.com/dc-releases-unaired-episode-of-powerless-with-adam-wests-last-guest-performance/

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