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Totally Completely Fine (2023)
An Aussie White Lotus that really pays off.
This is such an interesting show. I binged it with my parents but I think calling it a comedy is a bit of a misnomer. It is more of a drama with wild comedic elements, because it actually gets really dark. So be warned, because I was not ready. The show is a slow burn and the first two episodes dip a bit in energy. But episode three is where the show really gets great. I won't spoil it, but there are some laugh out loud bits, followed by some moments which made me really sad, and at the end I actually loved all the characters and really felt for them. Feel-wise it's probably the closest to something like White Lotus, because sometimes you like the characters and sometimes you hate them. The acting is pretty phenomenal in this regard. The music is actually very White Lotus too. You have to pay attention because there are so many clues that are brushed over, and only answered later in the series. I definitely recommend sticking with this show. The ending is one of the most beautiful bits of television I have ever seen.
The Morning Show (2019)
Timely if a bit ham-fisted.
While there are some great moments, there is nothing really new here. The subject matter is prescient and important, but the execution often tends to be predictable. There is very little nuance in the exploration of the issues, and the characters are broadly drawn. A bevy of tried techniques keeps the viewer engaged ep-to-ep with some exceptional talent behind and in front of the camera, however it does feel like a missed opportunity, overblown and preachy.
Fleabag (2016)
An inventive, clever series that deserves every well-earned accolade
Complex and beautifully-drawn characters offer up hilarious and thought-provoking moments, in this television adaptation of Phoebe Waller-Bridge's acclaimed one-woman play. While the play is even less forgiving to Pheobe's character, the television show softens her with the addition of the second season, and gives her context and depth. The ensemble cast of flawed but likeable characters make the show sing with special shoutouts to Olivia Colman, Sian Clifford, Andrew Scott and Hugh Skinner. The second season compliments the first perfectly and brings the piece full circle. Both seasons are essential viewing.