At first the fake network for the Brazzos reboot seemed weird, but then I figured it was maybe meant to be some kind of CBS-offshoot (like FXX to FX) and it made sense in terms of making the offer to "reboot" the show less appealing than it originally seemed to Charles — "You're a 'recurring character' as the uncle, and it's on some new tiny platform nobody's heard of!"
Glad the show's back, though like this review and others, I definitely have some trepidation about how they can pull it off in a second season. But I enjoyed these first two.
One of my favorite things from season 1 was seeing how every apartment at the Arconia is uniquely decorated. I can't recall if we saw Bunny's apartment last time, but that set was great in these episodes. Her connection to the architect of the building was neat, though I was a bit confused who was narrating that part. Was that from Only Murderers in the Building?
Lastly Myles, hate to sound like a broken record, but I take it you're also writing these reviews without having seen the remaining screeners, but "real life commenting Myles" has seen all episodes available for critics?
I agree that the characters are the biggest reason to watch although the mystery isn’t half bad. I admit the Amy Schumer bits didn’t work for me. Except the line you mentioned. I did like the newsreel opening of Episode 2. All of that gave me a sense of place for the Arconia. I definitely am here for more reboot jokes but I liked the story about Charles and his father. I really enjoyed Shirley MacLaine! I wasn’t sure and then the cheese bit happened and I was totally in!
Re: Comic vs. comedic, someone in a writing workshop once criticized my use of the verb "got" saying it was "crass" and I've been self-conscious about using ever since!
At first the fake network for the Brazzos reboot seemed weird, but then I figured it was maybe meant to be some kind of CBS-offshoot (like FXX to FX) and it made sense in terms of making the offer to "reboot" the show less appealing than it originally seemed to Charles — "You're a 'recurring character' as the uncle, and it's on some new tiny platform nobody's heard of!"
Glad the show's back, though like this review and others, I definitely have some trepidation about how they can pull it off in a second season. But I enjoyed these first two.
One of my favorite things from season 1 was seeing how every apartment at the Arconia is uniquely decorated. I can't recall if we saw Bunny's apartment last time, but that set was great in these episodes. Her connection to the architect of the building was neat, though I was a bit confused who was narrating that part. Was that from Only Murderers in the Building?
Lastly Myles, hate to sound like a broken record, but I take it you're also writing these reviews without having seen the remaining screeners, but "real life commenting Myles" has seen all episodes available for critics?
I agree that the characters are the biggest reason to watch although the mystery isn’t half bad. I admit the Amy Schumer bits didn’t work for me. Except the line you mentioned. I did like the newsreel opening of Episode 2. All of that gave me a sense of place for the Arconia. I definitely am here for more reboot jokes but I liked the story about Charles and his father. I really enjoyed Shirley MacLaine! I wasn’t sure and then the cheese bit happened and I was totally in!
Myles! So glad you’re covering this. The “CBX” thing made my eye start twitching. I guess this is my life now.
Re: Comic vs. comedic, someone in a writing workshop once criticized my use of the verb "got" saying it was "crass" and I've been self-conscious about using ever since!