SlimSchnady Reviews

Girls5eva: Pilot (2021) Season 1, Episode 1

Weaker than the rest of the stores...speed watch it and then binge the rest

[7/10 · 19 March 2024]

The pilot has some funny moments, but the cast hasn't clicked in to their roles or chemistry yet, and the writers haven't started writing to each actor's strengths. The jokes are there, but the delivery is labored, and the only music in the episode is sample of the theme song, which is weak. Enjoy a cameo from Tina's eldest daughter as a mini influencer, along with cameos from the Tina Fay universe.

Definitely watch it to get the foundation of the rest of the first season, and know that it gets much better from here on out. Jokes are tighter, the cast starts to gel, and the songs are funny and good!

After Midnight (2024– )

It's improving and sometimes really enjoyable

[8/10 · 9 February 2024]

Most of these reviews are from the first week of shows, which isn't quite fair. As with almost all TV shows, After Midnight has improved as they find their rhythm.

Some of the initial complaints still hold; while Taylor has less forced laughter, she is too bound to the prompter. The show probably would pace better at 30 minutes.

However, depending on the guests, the show can be quite funny. I've seen several episodes now that have derailed in a fun way because the guests bounced off each other and went off script, making Taylor genuinely laugh and banter back.

Hopefully, like @Midnight, the guests best suited to the format will come back regularly and level up episodes overall. And as the producers watch the reactions to their tweaks, I'm confident the show will improve.