Hmmm. Well I have watched the first 2 episodes of
Transparent, which is the show that won the Golden Globe for best comedy series.
It's an Amazon original series by the way. So that's a thing.
I feel like I should introduce Transparent as the show that beat out Louie. But Louie the show wasn't nominated. But Louis C.K. was nominated for acting. Whatever world that makes sense in.
Anyway, my first point would be Transparent is not funny. It doesn't particularly try to be funny. It has less conscious attempts at humor than any of my favorite dramas.
So setting aside any expectation of that, - it's okay. It has had relatively few missteps. I realize as I type this how many shows I ditch not so much because of bad concepts, but because of missteps. Eyeroll moments. Writers/directors trying to do tricks and call attention to how clever they are.
On the other hand there has been little in the way of standout moments.
I feel like it's a show that wants to come up with some really really thoughtful moments about the bravery of being true to yourself and whatnot. Maybe that will be its stock in trade. Poignancy. Not so far though, not really.
I'm going to try another episode or 2 at least. Smart money says I won't stick with it but it's not out of the question. I could possibly grow to be interested in the main character. The peripheral characters are more dubious.
Sorry that this pic contains a bit of a spoiler but I think it's pretty common knowledge about the show and it comes out in the first episode.
I know who you mean, funny shit
