A unique comedy series that may take some getting accustomed to. When it does eventually find its footing, it is consistent and enjoyable as the titular lead transitions well into a great character, from an unpromising beginning.
Daft humour perfectly suited to the isolated, lovable losers. Idiocy and outlandish characters are the driving force, particularly by Forte and Schaal, which is well foiled by a progressively growing cast of straight-characters who fluctuate in seriousness depending on context. It does occasionally dip into gross-out humour, especially towards the end, which is just unpleasant to watch and not at all funny.
This is all mixed in with plots that can delve into deeper contexts, dealing with loss on a global scale. Some of the relationship building is excellent, and redemption arcs can be enjoyable, most notably the lead. Settings and locations are kept fresh across seasons, giving an opportunity to explore new plots between the characters.
It does lose its way in the final season, with weak characters joining. Some of these are for arcs of only a few episodes, establishing themselves in a spotlighted background episode, then moving on briefly after with little impact to the story. Whilst there are great cameos, Armisen joining the cast was a little far as he sticks to his usual one-dimensional irritant of a character. Characters in general lose their charm in the final season, with plots repeatedly revolving around the same flaws; Carol being jealous for a daft reason can only be funny for a limited occurrence.
Daft humour perfectly suited to the isolated, lovable losers. Idiocy and outlandish characters are the driving force, particularly by Forte and Schaal, which is well foiled by a progressively growing cast of straight-characters who fluctuate in seriousness depending on context. It does occasionally dip into gross-out humour, especially towards the end, which is just unpleasant to watch and not at all funny.
This is all mixed in with plots that can delve into deeper contexts, dealing with loss on a global scale. Some of the relationship building is excellent, and redemption arcs can be enjoyable, most notably the lead. Settings and locations are kept fresh across seasons, giving an opportunity to explore new plots between the characters.
It does lose its way in the final season, with weak characters joining. Some of these are for arcs of only a few episodes, establishing themselves in a spotlighted background episode, then moving on briefly after with little impact to the story. Whilst there are great cameos, Armisen joining the cast was a little far as he sticks to his usual one-dimensional irritant of a character. Characters in general lose their charm in the final season, with plots repeatedly revolving around the same flaws; Carol being jealous for a daft reason can only be funny for a limited occurrence.