I have watched it since the beginning. I have always liked the way they use an ensemble cast to play different characters every year. The show has been pretty inconsistent though. I have loved some seasons, but some have not been great too.Originally Posted by Progatron
Beef – Netflix: I remember at last year’s Emmy awards this show was nominated for just about everything and won in several categories including Best Limited Series, Steven Yeun best actor and Ali Wong best actress. I had been meaning to check it out and finally did. The show is only 10 episodes around 30 minute each, so I binged this in 2 days. The premise of the show is two people are involved in a road rage incident and their lives spiral out of control from there. The acting is outstanding and I can understand why Yeun and Wong won their awards. The writing is great too. Beef was certainly unique and like nothing I have ever seen before. There were a few spots where it went a bit over the top, but for the most part I really enjoyed it.
4.5 out of 5 stars.
I've had this on my watch list for quite some time but haven't been motivated to pull the trigger. Definitely going to the top of the list, now.
BTW, Steve, something about the description of that show reminded me of a movie called Catfight, with Sandra Oh and Anne Heche. I mentioned in this thread it a few years ago and this is what I said:
Sandra Oh and Anne Heche star as two former college friends who become bitter enemies. It's worth a look as there is quite a bit of dark humor in it, especially once the two women start actually fighting. Oh & Heche are both really good in it.
I don't remember much about it other than it made me laugh quite a bit.
I think it's on Netflix.
“From thirty feet away she looked like a lot of class. From ten feet away she looked like something made up to be seen from thirty feet away.” – Philip Marlowe
I have seen Catfight, but it has been a while and I don’t remember that much about it.
If you watch Beef I will be interested to hear what you think of it.
Extroadinary is definitely a quirky comedy and worth watching. It gets better in episode 2 and on
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I've seen 2+ episodes (fell asleep during the third) and am really enjoying it, so far, and have laughed quite a few times, which were all the dark comedy bits. Wong and Yeun are great.
The big plus, for me, is that Ashley Park is in it, too. This is her, btw:
“From thirty feet away she looked like a lot of class. From ten feet away she looked like something made up to be seen from thirty feet away.” – Philip Marlowe
Yes, it does have quite a bit of dark comedy to it for sure. Park was great in her role too.I've seen 2+ episodes (fell asleep during the third) and am really enjoying it, so far, and have laughed quite a few times, which were all the dark comedy bits. Wong and Yeun are great.
The big plus, for me, is that Ashley Park is in it, too. This is her, btw:
She looks a lot like my wife (who is older). And prettier to me!
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Wow, agree. Definitely a similar look.
Thanks, Steve. I consider myself pretty lucky!!
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I do, too!
But WTH is it with all these guys with these hot Asian wives??? There are three here at PE and I know another guy on Facebook with one, as well.
Hal (<– that's me being green with envy)
“From thirty feet away she looked like a lot of class. From ten feet away she looked like something made up to be seen from thirty feet away.” – Philip Marlowe
You should!
I'm convinced it's just luck.
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I'm convinced it's just luck.
Yes, in your case I agree.
“From thirty feet away she looked like a lot of class. From ten feet away she looked like something made up to be seen from thirty feet away.” – Philip Marlowe
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I knew you would!
Yes, in your case I agree.
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You know I was just joking. After all, I've seen videos of you playing bass and I can see how you'd be a chick magnet.I knew you would!
“From thirty feet away she looked like a lot of class. From ten feet away she looked like something made up to be seen from thirty feet away.” – Philip Marlowe
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We watched the first two seasons of Hacks and plan on watching the new season once we finish what we are currently watching.
Loved that series and looking forward to the new episodes!
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I remember seeing her in the '80s as a standup comic and then, later, as a writer on Seinfeld.
“From thirty feet away she looked like a lot of class. From ten feet away she looked like something made up to be seen from thirty feet away.” – Philip Marlowe
Ghosts Season 3 – CBS: I don’t watch much network TV these days, but my wife and I both enjoy Ghosts. It is a fun and usually funny half-hour show with a great cast and good writing. Season 3 was another good one.
4.5 out of 5 stars
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