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SirChairmaster t1_jeaojra wrote
Been loving Apple’s shows and have been a fan of O’Dowd ever since The IT Crowd, so I can’t wait to see this. If you’re also a fan of Chris, I highly recommend Get Shorty in which he plays a mob hitman.
Gloomy_Travel7992 t1_jear5fq wrote
Watched the first episode and it’s solid. The writing was alright, but the story has lots of potential and Chris O’Dowd is just as charming as you’d expect.
immaownyou t1_jeaz3jp wrote
I like how at the end of each episode (so far) you find out what prize is bothering a certain character then the next episode is focused on them wrestling with it.
Makes it feel halfway between an anthology and serial show in a good way
SirChairmaster t1_jeazffo wrote
Welp, I’m a dunce since your comment is how I found out it already premiered, so thanks!
Gloomy_Travel7992 t1_jeaznpn wrote
Your no dunce, there’s plenty of tv shows airing right now. It’s hard to keep up. Don’t be too hard on yourself.
Gloomy_Travel7992 t1_jeazwfy wrote
Yeah I figured with how the episodes are titled that something like that would be the case, it’s kinda silly to judge a show based on its first episode anyways, so the thoughts I had were very tentative.
SandhurstTrusteam t1_jeb346j wrote
I really wished that they finished Get Shorty. Chris and Ray were brilliant
RipJug t1_jeb51to wrote
Honestly worth watching just for O’Dowd himself. He’s so incredibly charismatic. One of the best actors to come out of Ireland in recent years. Great bloke too.
Prax150 t1_jebdqc9 wrote
> The article compares this show to Ted Lasso and I can definitely see that
It feels like every half hour on Apple is a riff on the Ted Lasso premise to a certain extent. Sad middle-aged man faces existential dread/some sort of crisis or trauma, everybody's quirky.
SirChairmaster t1_jebmcs8 wrote
Totally agree, I was so bummed when I found out it was cancelled
bitterbuffaloheart t1_jebtj0y wrote
I’ll watch anything with O’Down in it
alpacasarebadsingers t1_jebtkyt wrote
Nu uh. There was that one about a young boy who faced existential dread
DisturbedNocturne t1_jebvlp7 wrote
It definitely has a strong philosophical undercurrent in it, so I'd agree it's closer to The Good Place in that regard.
arthurbang t1_jec29zq wrote
Is it still worth watching?
jaymx226 t1_jec2ia1 wrote
I wish they were still making Get Shorty
SirChairmaster t1_jec65h9 wrote
Even though it didn’t really have a proper ending, I think it’s definitely worth a watch.
Meercatnipslip t1_jec9005 wrote
I loved Get Shorty. The new show has been a treat as well
SandhurstTrusteam t1_jecdlks wrote
Oh yeah!
SirChairmaster t1_jeceyn0 wrote
It really is nowadays, appreciate the positivity
Difficult_Feed9924 t1_jecq3io wrote
I will watch anything he’s in!! He’s a joy. Loved him in Bridemaids, Family Tree, Crimson Petal and the White.
Ketomatic t1_jed6g9q wrote
I was unsure of what to watch and threw this on, it's very good. Can't wait for the "Father's" episode, what a set up!
Chilis1 t1_jedad4o wrote
O'Up is pretty good too.
bitterbuffaloheart t1_jededv2 wrote
Lol I’m not editing it because it’s funny
Varvara-Sidorovna t1_jedp3pv wrote
I've never met anyone else that has watched The Crimson Petal and the White.
He was brilliant in it, wasn't he? Cast against type, but was really impressive in the role.
The_Napkin_Bombing t1_jedpjbi wrote
It's Moone Boy!
ithinkther41am t1_jedslbd wrote
> how can you go wrong with Irish accents?
Wild Mountain Thyme says hi
Stewarto_0705 t1_jedwyac wrote
Not gonna lie I was on the fence but you've charmed me, thanks I'll give it a go
Healthy_Jackfruit_88 t1_jedy01n wrote
O’Dowd always had immaculate comic timing. See The IT Crowd.
EmpireofAzad t1_jee0lu2 wrote
I loved him in Cuban Fury too!
dangermouse13 t1_jee5non wrote
Get Shorty was actually incredible
TorthOrc t1_jee9fun wrote
It’s good. I’m enjoying it, but I’m not finding it really as much of a comedy.
To me it feels a little more downbeat.
the6thReplicant t1_jeeavc2 wrote
It has a Ray Bradbury feel to it.
vinsmokewhoswho t1_jeeb5xw wrote
Chris O'Dowd is always funny asf
RipJug t1_jeegj3n wrote
Can’t forget Moone Boy, and the IT Crowd
JBNYINK t1_jeekch0 wrote
Have you tried turn it off and back on again.
spate42 t1_jeemj6r wrote
Wish this was promoted by Apple more than Shrinking; I think it's miles better.
Maninhartsford t1_jeeot2t wrote
I was thinking like, if Stephen King decided to write a feel good comedy
__dontpanic__ t1_jeerzax wrote
I only realised this existed last week and I've been devouring it since.
eekamuse t1_jeethjo wrote
Whoa, did you say Bradbury? Now I have to watch.
BritishHobo t1_jef76bx wrote
Family Tree seemed to get lots of criticism, but I thought it was such a lovely, gentle show.
edub1783 t1_jef7wmk wrote
God, those blind dates were absolutely hilarious. I miss that show
ComoSeaYeah t1_jeg2g76 wrote
It’s one of the cutest, funniest little known shows I’ve ever watched!
Difficult_Feed9924 t1_jegfo15 wrote
Hell, I loved that PSA he did for testicular cancer!
Difficult_Feed9924 t1_jegh7l1 wrote
I loved that show, the depiction of late Victorian England, the costumes, the music, the story itself. The book was really good too, explained the wife’s “madness.” I felt so bad for the women in the story except maybe for Mrs. Castaway.
FlaveC t1_jeanzhg wrote
Great premise, great writing, great acting. And Irish accents -- how can you go wrong with Irish accents? The article compares this show to Ted Lasso and I can definitely see that. But FWIW I think it shares more of a pedigree with The Good Place.