Spring finale recap, part 2: Comedies
This week let’s check back in with some of the sitcoms we reviewed this season.
Spring finale recap, part 1: The Flash, Arrow, Agents of S.H.IE.L.D. and more
Writing reviews, I usually only get to watch the first couple episodes before issuing judgment. While early episodes can give a sense of where a series is headed, it’s not always clear if even the most promising of premiers in September can stick the landing in May. So let’s take a look back to see how some of the shows we’ve been watching this season fared.
Inside humor: ‘The Comedians’ falls short of greatness
The new FX series The Comedians is a show within a show within a show, making it the turducken of current sitcoms. It’s an apt analogy since the show is kind of a turkey.
Social media changes the landscape of late-night television
Over the last decade, social media has had a profound influence on how these shows engage audiences and share content. In a world where viral videos now dominate water cooler conversations, late-night shows must compete for attention with the entirety of the Internet.
Beta test: ‘Silicon Valley’ is spot-on satire
HBO’s Silicon Valley is another series that examines competing views of maleness as it skewers the male-dominated culture and unchecked hubris of the tech industry.
The Plaid Crew 