Anyone else checked out this new comedy with Bill Hader as a hitman that during a job in LA decides that he wants to try his hand at
acting? It is kind of a strange show because it isn't knockdown drag out funny but there is quite a bit of dark humor and enough to keep
the show pretty light. I am only 3 episodes in so far and I just think it is ok. Henry Winkler is in there as the acting coach and is way over
the top with his role but it seems to work. Hader does a pretty good job doing scenes as a bad actor. Only 8 episodes in the season I believe.

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great show. awesome cast. from Jimmy James from Newsradio/red stapler guy from Office Space to Fonzi to the hilarious Chechens.

I caught the first episode and agree 100%. It’s almost as if the show doesn’t know what it wants to do.

Looking at the credits, this is Hader’s baby. I will give him some credit in that he’s playing the straight-man role, and letting the other characters contribute the oddball content.

I don’t know if I will keep up with it, but my takeaway from it is that Hader has it in him to play dramatic roles, and could set himself up for a Bill Murray-esque career arc.

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I caught the first episode and agree 100%. It’s almost as if the show doesn’t know what it wants to do.

Looking at the credits, this is Hader’s baby. I will give him some credit in that he’s playing the straight-man role, and letting the other characters contribute the oddball content.

I don’t know if I will keep up with it, but my takeaway from it is that Hader has it in him to play dramatic roles, and could set himself up for a Bill Murray-esque career arc.

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I heard it continues to get better and much darker as the season continues.

I could see that. I really like the show. Big Bill Hader fan.

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Yeah the Chechens are pretty funny. The bigger guy was the spaghetti monster from first season of True Detective.

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Interesting that you compare him to Murray but now that you mention it, that's not a crazy comp. Both are underrated dramatic actors and aren't
traditional, handsome leading men. I definitely think that Hader can do dramatic roles.

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Scorehead WILL NOT be watching this.

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watched the first ep, liked it. Will continue watching.

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Bill Hader is a national treasure, but alas and alack, I don't have HBO so I've never seen the show.

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HBO is free this week over xfinity on demand

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'Your AT&T Universal Card has arrived'? Oh God, Kick-fucking-ass, I got a Master Card! I don't believe it, man. Life is kinda cool sometimes.

yep, just checked, I have it free too on Uverse. Gonna binge all 4 episodes :lol

ETA: oh shit, now I can watch the Andre The Giant doc and all 5 Harry Potter movies my daughter hasn't seen yet too!

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This show is so odd. But, I love it.

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Pretty solid episode last night. It’s certainly heading down a darker path.

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I am at least one episode behind. My wife and I enjoyed the scene with Winkler trying to seduce the police detective in the restaurant.
Very funny. Also enjoyed the quick cameo with Jon Hamm.

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As was hinted at earlier, this show got real dark.

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I have to catch up on the show this week. Is Season 1 wrapped up now?

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Very much so, Doc. Did not expect Barry to do that.

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There's 1 more episode, T-Bone.

It was good stuff, greg. I'm glad they didn't pull their punches, though. That is what a guy like that would do. He'd have to and they didn't hedge so that we'd like him as a character.

Bill Hader is great. One of the best SNL actors of the past 20+ years.

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Caught up last night. If I had to describe this show in one hyperbolic tag line I would call it the Breaking Bad of half hour comedy shows.


Main guy already broke bad before the show started, but the way they introduce a serious criminal element into a very non criminal setting reminds me of BB.


I just hope this show remembers it is a comedy. The best part of this show is the comedy and how that allows you to drop your guard a bit before the big dramatic moment hits.


Love the bald Chechyian second in command, he's in Gotham as well. Very funny.

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What a great season. I won't spoil anything but just very impressive.

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Binged the last 4 episodes yesterday. I echo your thoughts Doc in that the series was impressive. I have no idea where they really go from
here but I hope they do another season of it.

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That was my thought too right after I finished.

But, there still is no link to him for all the shit he did this season.

The investigation of that last murder will probably take a while.

Above will no doubt impact the acting class.

Hank will definitely try to recruit Barry.

Fueches (?) will definitely be back in some way.

There's still a lot to work with.

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I would think they keep the gangsters involved somehow too. That guy with alopecia kind of grew on me over the series. I figured that
Barry disposed of the body at the end but either way there would definitely be an investigation and anybody with half a brain would be able
to see that Barry has connections with all of the victims.

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I figured he's going to make it look like the person disappeared, most likely kidnapped by the Bolivians. He'd have to dispose of the car and the computer, etc. I bet they could drag it out for a few episodes.

If you read the reviews of the series, Hank is like a break-out character for the critics. I will say he's the last link to most of the comedy of the show. I'm sure he'll have a bigger role next season.

I really enjoyed this show. I think I'll rewatch in a few weeks. It's an easy binge. Very short.

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It's bad but not silicon valley bad.

Great series, would not be surprised if it's only a 1 season run because of the ending. No idea how he could avoid the spotlight for the last murder.

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They are already renewed and writing season 2.

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Wouldn't be the worst thing if they only did 2 top-quality seasons. the way Brit shows ("Spaced", British version of 'The Office') often do. Might be only so much material in a lone killer doing his thing. Dexter could've shaved off a season or two. Plus Hader's probably going to be getting offers to do better films than he has to date.