Second episode was much better than the first, although neither have reached the highs of last season. I did like Jemaine giving Mel a massage in front of her husband, Dave’s portion of the “Sugar Balls” rap, and the Nigerian guy actually showing up.
I agree, I think the second episode was definitely superior. The songs are still a bit of a letdown, but I guess that’s to be expected, since they already had a great backlog of songs at their disposal for season one.
And I loved Mel during the massage scene. She’s a real cutiepie.
Gotta agree that the writing and improv are as strong as ever, but the songs are a step down from last year. Loved the Nigerian scolding Bret for pimping out Jermaine and the whole square one/square two bit at the end.
I’m in agreement with everyone else, a much better episode than the premiere. In one of the HBO promos for the show they talked about having to write shows based around the songs last season, but this time being able to write songs based around the show, and it’s pretty apparent the songs are hurting while the show is stronger.
Just caught the third episode. Something of a reversal of recent fortunes I thought, in that the musical interludes were highlights while the rest of the show was a bit iffy - I much enjoyed the Magnolia and West Side Story parodies, plus the extra attention the supporting characters are getting.
The West Side stuff was great, as well as the “I have hurt feelings” double whammy.
I’m not on the same plain as most of you…I think this season has been great. Rather than just doing the exact same thing, they’ve actually grown the show.
I haven’t heard “just pulling your tit” in years. That was glorious. Whole episode was brilliance. Jemaine’s interactions when he’s cornered alone with Mel are so good.
I liked this last episode, “Murray Takes It To The Next Level,” though I hope they realize they’re not contractually obligated to have songs (or are they?). If the funny’s in a different direction, they should move beyond their initial gimmick. A lot of HBO shows did: SFU had those fake commercials, Dream On had the old movie clips.
Mel looks really nice with long hair. Murray standing up for his friend/reminding them of the band meeting was kind of touching.
I wasn’t a huge fan of Mel’s song, but I really dug this past episode. The whole bit with Murray drawing the graph and Bret and Gemaine ending up as “strangers” cracked me the hell up. “My name’s Murray Hewitt. You’ll have to sign in at the desk downstairs.”
Also, I didn’t realize that was Jim Gaffigan until the end credits. His Hot Pocket bit is one of my all-time favorite stand up routines.
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| Originally Posted by Felt Pelt View Post I liked this last episode, “Murray Takes It To The Next Level,” though I hope they realize they’re not contractually obligated to have songs (or are they?). If the funny’s in a different direction, they should move beyond their initial gimmick. A lot of HBO shows did: SFU had those fake commercials, Dream On had the old movie clips. |
I can’t understand watching this show and thinking, “They don’t do need to do songs all the time.”
There sure are a lot of “Best of Comedy Central” guys (Arj Barker, Todd Barry, Jim Gaffigan, others) on this show. I guess the FOTC guys played a lot of clubs with these people. Man, do I ever loathe Jim Gaffigan’s act. He does this whispery, high pitched “funny voice” in a lot of his bits, and it drives me nuts.
Hurt Feelings was great. My birthday, 2003/waiting for a call from my family
Loved the Magnolia homage with Hurt Feelings
Jim Gaffigan and his questions were hilarious, when he sat down at the BBQ. Definitely a hilarious cameo.
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Yeah, really. I love the songs.
I like the songs as much as the next guy, but my biggest laughs are always at the dumb conversations. The venom with which Murray asked Jermaine how he liked a taste of his own “dick medicine” just killed me.
Best ep of the season. Two fantastic videos and a perfectly modulated story. They should hire Gondry to do every episode - this is totally in his ballpark.
Sheer fucking brilliance from start to finish. Laughed my ass off throughout the entire episode.
In unrelated news, my Australian wife is no longer a FOTC fan.
That’s what you get marrying one of them dirty Aussies, NZ.
I think this was fave episode this season as well.