I give this a five out of ten mostly because I think the two out of ten rating here is too low. I think four is about right. It is far from being the worst show ever but it is honestly not very good. I get what they were trying to do and it is a good idea but the show just comes off so cheap and the writing and acting leave a lot to be desired.
12 Reviews
Good Idea for a Show, Failed in Execution
madams20108 August 2018
The premise for this show and the tone of the show they were going for was very interesting and actually could have been a good show. But they executed it so poorly that it's hard to watch. First of all whoever cast this show is a moron because all of the characters are miscast or done poorly and many of the actors are total garbage or rank amateurs. Second the scripts are poorly written as well. Third the direction is all over the place and the show never found its feet. It's like nobody knew what they were supposed to be doing for this show and absolutely everyone dropped the ball, ruining what could have been a good and unique darkly comical series.
Didn't Reach As High As It Could
jgoodhand3 February 2019
This was a great idea but had some very bad elements resulting in a show that was just average. Too bad because the idea could have been a great show. The acting was especially bad (whoever cast this low budget show must have just picked names from a phone book) and the writing was quite bad. Needed much better execution, maybe the problem was the budget was way too low.
Please Never Broadcast This Garbage Again!
sarahmichelleheide3 January 2015
This show is so bad I can not believe that any network every made it or put it on their channel in the first place, how could they not realize how awful this show is? From the acting to the directing to the sets and lighting and writing and everything else this show is a huge failure!
Whoever is responsible for making this show should be banned from ever working again in television for the rest of their natural lives, it's that bad.
It's a comedy that is not even close to ever being funny. The actors are all terrible or maybe they are just not trying because they realize how awful this show is and are just doing a job to pick up some quick money. The stories are stupid and predictable. Plus who wants to watch a show about a movie rental place that was made after 1999 which is the last year I think anyone on planet earth rented a movie?
Whoever is responsible for making this show should be banned from ever working again in television for the rest of their natural lives, it's that bad.
It's a comedy that is not even close to ever being funny. The actors are all terrible or maybe they are just not trying because they realize how awful this show is and are just doing a job to pick up some quick money. The stories are stupid and predictable. Plus who wants to watch a show about a movie rental place that was made after 1999 which is the last year I think anyone on planet earth rented a movie?
Bad
heavenleighwing15 November 2014
I am shocked by this shows rating because I think the average viewer would not find this show very good or interesting at all. I can only assume that the reason for this is that cast and crew are rating it with high numbers. I've seen three episodes of the show and all three were terrible.
It's available on Rogers on Demand and it even for free I wish I could get a refund. The jokes are really bad, I don't mind edgy or dirty and dark material as long as it is funny but this show's jokes just make me groan, not laugh, not even once.
I think maybe the poor acting is part of that too, most of the members of the cast are just terrible.
That's my opinion on this show, couldn't stand it.
It's available on Rogers on Demand and it even for free I wish I could get a refund. The jokes are really bad, I don't mind edgy or dirty and dark material as long as it is funny but this show's jokes just make me groan, not laugh, not even once.
I think maybe the poor acting is part of that too, most of the members of the cast are just terrible.
That's my opinion on this show, couldn't stand it.
It Was Awful
markgorys5 August 2018
I see what they were kind of trying to do here but this show just didn't have any teeth or anything real to say. The worst part was the cast who were pretty much completely terrible to a man. The writing was also bad with really stupid stories and jokes that made us cringe and groan. Could have been a good idea for a show but it's like they didn't really care how they pulled it off or presented it. Were these just the cheapest actors and writers or something?
Excellent series!!
sbattro17 April 2015
I'm really enjoying this show!
It's currently playing on Super Channel! Next episode (#11) airs on April 19! Can't wait to see it!
It's really an intelligent show, hilarious and entertaining. I personally find it very original. It's certainly not that cliché show that you find on any other channel, it's original and again: intelligent humour!
Haven't seen a show like this since The Sopranos!
I recommend it 100%!
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It's currently playing on Super Channel! Next episode (#11) airs on April 19! Can't wait to see it!
It's really an intelligent show, hilarious and entertaining. I personally find it very original. It's certainly not that cliché show that you find on any other channel, it's original and again: intelligent humour!
Haven't seen a show like this since The Sopranos!
I recommend it 100%!
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Unique TV Satire
nvanvalleygirl21 April 2015
Warning: Spoilers
24 Hour Rental is worth checking out. Maybe it was the mood, but it was very funny the episodes I've seen. I would definitely not be watching this with my kids so it's great that it's on demand.
I really liked the character Ace. Loved his track suits and flip flops. My fave episode though is def the robbery - loved the masks. Porno one is pretty funny too. To make an avante-garde Shakespeare inspired porno is awesome. Some of the series gets dark for me, but I like how there is always an up bit of humour. Like the characters and felt that they are both likable and loathsome at the same time.
Fun to watch.
I really liked the character Ace. Loved his track suits and flip flops. My fave episode though is def the robbery - loved the masks. Porno one is pretty funny too. To make an avante-garde Shakespeare inspired porno is awesome. Some of the series gets dark for me, but I like how there is always an up bit of humour. Like the characters and felt that they are both likable and loathsome at the same time.
Fun to watch.
As the creator I completely Feel the bad reviews
Frank_MaSSa14 March 2015
To all the reviews that pointed out how bad this series, people U have no IDEA.. i wont say anymore here just in case,, if anybody wants the TRUE story on my Creation... Google my name along with "CBC" and here's the complete Radio Interview.... https://www.buzzsprout.com /50113/315739-jeanette- kelly-from-cbc-interviews- frank-massa-socially-not- disturbed
Its defiantly not #BreakingBad or even #BetterCallSaul...Although the series was originally supposed to be Dramedy and not comedic just for the hell of it.. I will probably get S&@T for saying this, but then again I ain't no #CharlieSheen, but i do feel the #BiWinning cause CHARLIE is my HERO !
I feel the sadness of my potential Audience !
And to my fan who thinks my creation is a wicked idea, you have no idea how much truth I've put in it... But unfortunately the rest is not... Sorry man , but NO 2nd season !!
Ciao and thx again :)
Its defiantly not #BreakingBad or even #BetterCallSaul...Although the series was originally supposed to be Dramedy and not comedic just for the hell of it.. I will probably get S&@T for saying this, but then again I ain't no #CharlieSheen, but i do feel the #BiWinning cause CHARLIE is my HERO !
I feel the sadness of my potential Audience !
And to my fan who thinks my creation is a wicked idea, you have no idea how much truth I've put in it... But unfortunately the rest is not... Sorry man , but NO 2nd season !!
Ciao and thx again :)
I don't get the bad ratings...
GOREaSAURUS30 January 2015
I really don't get why the ratings are so bad for this... I loved this show. I was already a fan of quite a few of the actors in the show (mostly from other Canadian movies seen at film festivals or random Canadian-based movies I've picked up over the years), so that added to my liking of it.
It definitely is a dark humour type show, so it takes a certain kind of person to enjoy that. It's not everyones cup of tea, but for those that do enjoy that type of humour, this should be a hidden gem.
My only issue is that it is only available through SuperChannel. Would love to get the full season on DVD or BluRay or something at some point. I'd also love to see a second season. I feel like that would add to the quality (maybe a higher budget or something) and bring everything together better.
I definitely recommend it if you're into dark humour and movie rental stores. I mean... I wouldn't suspect any of the rental stores that are still open in my area (seriously... there are...) to have a people cutting off fingers and talking about selling bad drugs in the back room. Definitely a wicked concept.
It definitely is a dark humour type show, so it takes a certain kind of person to enjoy that. It's not everyones cup of tea, but for those that do enjoy that type of humour, this should be a hidden gem.
My only issue is that it is only available through SuperChannel. Would love to get the full season on DVD or BluRay or something at some point. I'd also love to see a second season. I feel like that would add to the quality (maybe a higher budget or something) and bring everything together better.
I definitely recommend it if you're into dark humour and movie rental stores. I mean... I wouldn't suspect any of the rental stores that are still open in my area (seriously... there are...) to have a people cutting off fingers and talking about selling bad drugs in the back room. Definitely a wicked concept.
I don't understand the bad reviews
alyrich1015 November 2021
Highly underrated, and an absolute gem. This show is fu*king hilarious. I had to watch it twice just to laugh again.
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Must see
pillita21 April 2015
This is a dark humoured TV series that I would recommend to everyone who has the stomach for it.
It's clever, hilarious and edgy all put into one show.
There's something about this series that reminded me of Clerks at times.
It reunites the best group of anti-heros you could ever see in today's Canadian television. Mike Smith (Trailer Park Boys) is fantastic.
I believe it's playing on Super Channel. Personally, I could totally see Netflix being interested in buying this great Canadian content.
You should definitely watch this!
It's clever, hilarious and edgy all put into one show.
There's something about this series that reminded me of Clerks at times.
It reunites the best group of anti-heros you could ever see in today's Canadian television. Mike Smith (Trailer Park Boys) is fantastic.
I believe it's playing on Super Channel. Personally, I could totally see Netflix being interested in buying this great Canadian content.
You should definitely watch this!
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