But if the world doesn't end, I'm gonna need a note.

Cordelia ,'Potential'


Comedy 1: A Little Song, a Little Dance, a Little Seltzer Down Your Pants

This thread is for comedy TV, including network and cable shows. [NAFDA]


Steph L. - Feb 23, 2021 8:53:57 am PST #8577 of 8624
Apparently if you're enough of a power nerd, there is nothing that cannot be flowcharted.

Because I'm always behind when it comes to watching stuff, I started watching Schitt's Creek last week. My 100% shallow comment is: Eugene Levy can still GET IT.

I said what I said.


-t - Feb 23, 2021 9:06:31 am PST #8578 of 8624
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

That's fair


amyparker - Feb 23, 2021 9:39:40 am PST #8579 of 8624
In the end it's only ever been one step, and then the next.

Checks out.


JenP - Feb 23, 2021 1:52:14 pm PST #8580 of 8624

Steph, I just started watching it a couple of weeks ago. Your statement is valid.

I'm on Season 2 now.


Steph L. - Feb 23, 2021 2:12:08 pm PST #8581 of 8624
Apparently if you're enough of a power nerd, there is nothing that cannot be flowcharted.

I started season 2 last night! I'm maybe 6 episodes in.


Laura - Mar 08, 2021 7:17:20 am PST #8582 of 8624
Our wings are not tired.

I started watching Schitt's Creek last week.

I decided to give it a go over the weekend, but didn't get through the first episode. I normally have an exception for pilot episodes and try and watch 2-3 before passing judgement, but I just couldn't get into it. Figured maybe it was just my mood and would give it another go.

Pros/Cons - what should I stick around for?


Steph L. - Mar 08, 2021 7:32:07 am PST #8583 of 8624
Apparently if you're enough of a power nerd, there is nothing that cannot be flowcharted.

I liked Schitt's Creek pretty much from the start, although the first 6 episodes or so are really broad in terms of characterization. They start to get more nuanced after that.

Though, full disclosure, Moira has never stopped annoying me, and if I could launch Roland into the sun, I would. But I love Stevie and Alexis and David and John so goddamn much that it's worth it. Oh, also the vet (Ted?).


JenP - Mar 08, 2021 8:03:21 am PST #8584 of 8624

I pretty much concur with Steph on all o' that, except Moira doesn't annoy me. I think my favorite relationship is Stevie and David. Laura, I would say I got into it for the laughs and stayed for that and for the non-treacly sweetness that happens from time to time.


Laura - Mar 08, 2021 8:33:24 am PST #8585 of 8624
Our wings are not tired.

I shall hang in there then. I am on a mission to have more comedy in life! I do try and not judge shows before giving them time to develop the characters. Books I give 50 pages, shows I go 5-6, unless there is something truly unacceptable.


Dana - Mar 08, 2021 8:38:22 am PST #8586 of 8624
"I'm useless alone." // "We're all useless alone. It's a good thing you're not alone."

I have no tolerance for Roland and am so excited on rewatch when I can just skip past him. But stick it out -- characters start evolving.