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Sunday, December 29, 2013
1951 - Happy Endings: season one
I've come to this show a bit late (and just learned it was cancelled after season three). It's a show about (or at least this first season is) a group of friends examining their lives and relationships as they get closer to thirty and try to figure out if they're still working. It's a simple premise that gives the show a lot of room. The show has that kind of rapid fire comedy that works really well for me. It's got a distinct comedic rhythm, even if that rhythm potentially flies in the face of character logic/continuity from time to time. It's a barrage of jokes that hit a lot more than they miss, and they miss very rarely for me - and if so it's intentional and commented upon.
The strength and magic of this show is it's cast. With the exception of Zachary Knighton, who I find is "fine" in his part, but pales when pitted against the rest of the stand-out ensemble whose comedic timing is like watching an elegant dance. I was already a fan of Elisha Cuthbert and Damon Wayans Jr, and they excel here, but the cast members I wasn't familiar with really blew me away. Eliza Coupe, Casey Wilson, and Adam Pally are magnetic here.
I don't think this is a perfect show, and I'm not super surprised it didn't last given that plot lines sometimes feel a bit repetitious. But the thing that keeps you coming back is the terrific chemistry of the cast - and this one is strong than most. It's on Netflix. Give it a go!
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