NETFLIX ‘Nobody Wants This’. Green Light: Yes or No?Call Me Chato.

[@douglaswarden2584]

I still don't understand why the major studios are NOT paying Mr. Chato as a consultant. That makes no sense to me. He clearly knows what works and what does not. THEY clearly don't.

[@dansullivan8968]

Your confusion is understandable, from your perspective your "just looking for a good time" and to make it more convoluted it's not you and the studio, no directors, producers, talent, tech staff, no end to the players. And then you have to constantly find new revenue sources to finance projects which opens the door for nefarious players interested in how much money moves through the project, period. Consumers, creators, producers, shot callers/showrunners, unions and finance sources all playing musical chairs as lawyers bill the players. This industry is worse than falling through the looking glass, Alice! Not about quality, that is a bug, not a feature. Peace out!

[@douglaswarden2584]

@@dansullivan8968...Perhaps you are confused about that term, "consultant." A Paul Chato consultation would happen PRE-production. That is BEFORE the directors, studio, unions, finance sources, etc. He could save a studio MILLIONS by simply telling them which projects are probably going to work.....and which projects are probably NOT going to work.

[@dansullivan8968]

@@douglaswarden2584 Confused is the word, fine, let's say in confusion there is profit. I realize you guys are trying to solve a perceived problem coming from fan and normal business practices of making money. However Hollywood, like Hong Kong does not operate by normal rules, never has, never will. No one cares where the money comes from, as long as it comes. And yes it is possible for someone's loss to be another person gain. So a rational approach from a normal perspective sees madness, operators see opportunity.

[@douglaswarden2584]

@@dansullivan8968 The issue IS profits. IF the Entertainment Business were making money on global markets as opposed to the domestic market your post would have some credibility...but that's NOT what is happening. The entertainment products being made in Hollywood are both sub-par in quality, and push a social agenda that is WILDLY out of touch with the mainstream audiences in BOTH the domestic and global market places. (...And the numbers show this to be true.)

[@flamesintheattic]

Because he's a FORMER network executive. His integrity depends on it.

[@mitchbedel8372]

I'm so sick of KZbinrs screaming at Disney. This was so, very refreshing. Thank you!

[@EndingSimple]

Why in the hideous hell would someone name a show "Nobody Wants This"? That's a direct subconscious message right there. --- Oh my. Chato is wearing a One Punch Man t-shirt. Talk about appropriate.

[@elliotwalton6159]

Makes me think of Jack Lemmon's agent telling him to change his name if he wanted to be in pictures.

[@toweypat]

That's a bold choice. Let's see how it works out for them.

[@lunarmodule6419]

Ironic?

[@toweypat]

@@elliotwalton6159 That also happened to Penis Van Lesbian.

[@adulthumanfemale8666]

Just the name of the show makes me want to bin it! Not interested.

[@JeghedderThomas]

Wait... wait... a sitcom wherein adults talk about real problems and solve them with patience and honesty? Colour me intrigued! P.S. Nice T-shirt!

[@KAZVorpal]

Okay, I thought "nobody wants this" was your red light assessment of some show...maybe named "Yes or No?"

[@nsob8897]

Same

[@jdraven0890]

Hahaha, same!

[@markmunroe-hz8rf]

Married with Children was a hilarious sitcom, raunchy, laughable and a bit satirical at times. Something that is considered sacrilegious to todays oversensitive woke folks.

[@bettysteve322716]

you could say the same thing about Archie Bunker and "All in the family" Alf Garnett, who, as "modern day toxic" as he was, he has been proven right.

[@TheJohn8765]

It's funny how pseudo-incest porn is incredibly popular yet no freaking way would MWC get greenlit today given some of the underlying themes. There's clearly a disconnect between what people *say* they like/support and what they actually like to watch. /shrugs

[@donnahdunthorn5207]

When I was a kid, it was "Briget Loves Berney." That was 1972. In my mom's childhood iin the '20's it was "Abie's Irish Rose."

[@williamwilson5127]

Well Paul, you're right on the money about the premise of the show lasting for two years. Big Bang was like that, after a couple of years it was just more of the same over and over again. The Big Bang Theory had no competition though, and ended up winning by default. Modern shows with their short seasons don't burn through story lines as quickly, but the big delays between seasons, always lose themselves some of the audience. It is a waiting game for this programme, providing the network hasn't fucked it up with "notes" after the pilot.

[@nsob8897]

I did that with "what we do in the shadows" i thought it was funny as hell but then they were off air for a year and I lost interest. Still haven't watched season....3? I forgot what season they were getting to before the opportundemic was used to fuck us all out of a decent economy.

[@bettysteve322716]

Big Bang, ahh the live action adaption of Dexter's Laboratory. whaaa? you thought BBT was an original concept? hehehehe

[@TheVagolfer]

I, like you Chato, miss the really good sit-coms...Seinfeld, Frasier, Mash, WKRP, Newhart, Cheers, Big Bang, etc. were some really good television, perhaps never to be seen again.

[@trojanthedog]

Frasier was a masterpiece.

[@elliotwalton6159]

In my modest experience of pitching shows I learned that people are looking for excuses to say 'no' rather than 'yes' so your 'Confidence Score' rings true. I was also told by the most powerful woman in Canadian animation that I was 'too smart' for television. So, perhaps the 'Dumbed Down' score might be appropriate in some circumstances...

[@CallMeChato]

Yes, they want to say no. It is easier to say no. That's why you need to make them beg.

[@GuanRytheFantastic]

You know what, Paul? Seeing you apply your executive background paired with your own talents for casting and writing in a critique is a real delight! I like all your content but I think I enjoy these kinds of videos the most

[@NotTomS]

It's like the title says it all... lol... Kinda like the actors and showrunners and studios calling their customers names and driving them away...

[@zippytoad507]

There is something very satisfying in seeing the man who played Mr. Canoehead now wearing a T shirt with One Punch Man. "Yeeeeeeoooowwww!! I've been hit by lightning!"

[@LVA22-y1m]

The next US President should appoint Chato to be 'The Sitcom Czar'. Give him a budget and regulatory power and watch things change in a hurry. Make comedy funny again! Let's go!

[@CallMeChato]

Haha

[@n.d.m.515]

He is Canadian. A bit of a problem working in the US government.

[@Fred-gu6pk]

So you think the US government can help with humour (or even humor). Intentionally? Or otherwise?

[@LateralTwitlerLT]

Seems like a very apt title for that exact show.

[@charleseldridge9365]

Outstanding One Punch Man T!

[@sixter4157]

I became a fan of Kristen Bell from Veronica Mars. I saw her during a panel at San Diego Comic-Con and during her panel (I think it was for Veronica Mars) she promoted her upcoming movie Fanboys with a sticker on her bottom. There was also a somewhat touching moment where a guy during the Q&A said "We live in your old apartment here in San Diego and this package came for you, so we brought it." She had him walk up and he handed it to her and she said "It's from my agent. That's embarrassing." She then opened it up and it was a foot massager. I think she is possibly one of the good ones.

[@wordragon]

No, she isn’t. She is an establishment shill that endorses woke stuff all the time. Even if all she supposedly wants is to just keep her job, she sure goes full tilt into her activism. And, I don’t think wearing an ad on your ass makes you one of the good ones, just one of the narcissistic ones.

[@zakofrx]

No, she went from good actress to woke insanity... Heaps of TDS , lots of enviroment insanity.. She made the last season of Veronica Mars all about TDS... Every episode had the actors talking about how much they hate Trump.. Nothing to do with the show but they still forced it in..

[@bobnix3240]

@@zakofrx She also made that ridiculous and economically illiterate Mary Poppins song about minimum wages (which Remy of Reason TV ripped apart so hilariously, I highly recommend you check that out). On the OTHER other hand, she is a campaigner against the paparazzi harassing famous people and their children, and I'm 100% with her (and all the other Hollywood scum who still deserve to not be harassed in public 24/7). And I don't think I've ever seen her go after the fans like a lot of other Hollywood scum, so thumbs up to the OP's experience at Comic-Con. So let's call her a mixed bag, eh?

[@LokiTricksterG]

@@zakofrx I don't remember the characters mentioning Trump at all in the last Veronica Mars season. Maybe my memory is just bad.

[@armandolimon7465]

"Nobody Wants This" made me think I didn't want Netflix, which I cancelled months ago. I didn't want Netflix anymore so I never get to see the show.

[@terubokmasin3247]

One Punch Man shirt! Cool, Mr Chato!

[@SuperEndiku]

The only thing I cared about in this Green Light was his great shirt.

[@jxsl13]

The T-shirt is awesome.

[@joemadden4160]

Paul, I cut the cable AND WiFi awhile ago. I have to be honest. I made it through about 20 seconds before my gag reflex kicked in and that was just watching the trailer. As a 58 year old man, TWEE is very hard to swallow. It was hard to swallow when I was 28.

[@SarahGreen523]

I thought it was boring drivel.

[@CallMeChato]

Not for you.

[@stephenschroeder6567]

After I watched this review, that little voice said to me: "Why did you watch this? You have never had a Netflix account." Upon deeper reflection I can say it comes down to the presenter. 🙂 Mr. Chato sir, thank you for these clear, accurate, and concise thought exercises and evaluations. A whole bunch of us greatly appreciate your efforts and we hope you will continue producing them. May Karma always smile upon you.

[@richdurbin6146]

Even if this was a stellar green light, I would be unlikely to watch the show, but I’ll watch most Chato vids just because I like the insight into the business?

[@JaspenKerplunk]

I was hyped about the new Night Court. Watched the 1st, not bad. 2nd episode they showed their agenda and immediately forgot it ever had any hype at all.

[@suulix4065]

Interesting, I hadnt heard of this one! Thanks chato!! 😁👍

[@TheJohn8765]

I like your informed approach to TV. You're articulating what I often feel about something but can't adequately express. Thanks!

[@cameronmacdonald772]

I thought I didn't want this. I think this is your highest rated modern "Green Light" review (that I can recall) - I guess I'll check it out. Cheers.

[@CallMeChato]

I'm a sucker for well written sitcoms.

[@voiceofreason452]

I started watching this show because you recommended it in the comments in another video. And its an awesome show! Great acting, good story, no "message" being shoved in my face! Give it a watch!

[@amyself6678]

I like Bell but at 44 she can't play a hot tempting shiksa. The temptation of a shiksa is a low stress fling with girl with no biological or life clock, a 25 year old blonde salesgirl, and fun dating with no pressure for years. And I can't really like a podcaster, get a real job. Bell said nothing hilarious that I could understand would cause attraction. . . . And they needed a week to fall into lust, having on day 2 then already facing family pushback would make any normal person not proceed, just not good timing . My mom wouldn't know I was dating a jew for months, yet this show only gave them hours to barely exchange 200 words ..... Just weird pacing and boring people . . . But this issue is a brave issue, intolerance, so I admire the effort.

[@toweypat]

I'm glad you brought this to my attention. It sounds good!

[@weldsj8847]

I'm a jew married to a gentile and I relate to a lot in this show, as does my wife. I love the show. Imperfect but I laughed a lot.

[@Jimifan57]

How about taking a look at From? It's weird as hell, a puzzle that doesn't provide any clues, but oddly absorbing.

[@kroon275]

I might 😉👍

[@CallMeChato]

Never heard of it.

[@SarahGreen523]

@@CallMeChato It's a sci fi horror show put out by MGM. The mystery and monster concept is absorbing, but it feels a little bit like Lost. You should check it out; I'd watch that review.

[@Jimifan57]

​@@CallMeChato Give it a try. It has an excellent ensemble cast, but it might be off-putting for some because it's brutally violent and baffling at times.

[@Tat2dDude67]

Your content is more interesting to me than this show Paul. As always I appreciate your insight. Thanks very much sir. Cheers.

[@frankowalker4662]

I thought Dharma & Greg did this 'opposites attract' very well. She was a free spirited hippy and he was a straight laced lawer. They got married the day they met.

[@CallMeChato]

True. Good show.

[@markoprusevic9175]

Another show telling women they will get married in their 40s. That's the demographic for it as well.

[@robinhood9128]

Nice to see you so enthusiastic about a modern show.

[@jr2904]

Speaking of sitcoms, I've been hearing rumors of a Scrubs Revival and I wish they wouldn't. The spinoff 9th season was bad, with the culture of the 2020s the show would be terrible with too much political junk thrown in, probably.

[@Goldenspiderducck]

You are right about that title. By the end of this video, I had already forgotten it. Everything else sounds good, though! That’s refreshing. And it’s not unheard of for sitcoms to switch titles early in a run. I believe Seinfeld debuted as The Seinfeld Chronicles. We shall see.

[@Allan_aka_RocKITEman]

I guess whoever named this show was quite prescient.

[@arioch2112]

Thank you for your insight, sir. Always appreciated!

[@DeadlyPlatypus]

I think "Modern Family" was probably the last good sitcom. A bit TOO farcical at times, but it was well done and FUNNY.

[@pedroares6562]

Ok, love your Geen light episodes, so one about a new sitcom was a treat. And after watching it I will be watching the first episode. But they need a better name XD

[@brettjansen8053]

I will watch this based on your recommendation. Thank you.

[@thatpatrickguy3446]

Great insights Chato! It does sound like this would be an easy green light, though I'm right there with you with concerns about its sustainability. There's the potential for a couple of good seasons followed by a third lackluster one and no further seasons unless something happens to put a new twist on the story. He becomes a rabbi, but is sent to a proving grounds synagogue as a test of his character and abilities under duress. Like, a synagogue in Mexico or something irrational. No, that sounds like the tolling of the doom bell, almost as bad as a story about him being recruited by Mossad to be an intelligence asset and, surprise surprise, his wife has been an agent all along and now he'll be sent to be a rabbi in variety of different countries to set up information networks and God, no, that's so awful that I expect Amazon to leap on that idea and drop a few hundred million per season on it. The premise sounds more like a movie premise than a show premise due to the lack of legs. But it'll be interesting to check on the news and see how long it lasted.

[@TheJohn8765]

Given Netflix's penchant for cancelling even popular shows after two years, perhaps that's what the show-runners are expecting/planning for? Streaming is a new beast vs old-school TV. I think Paul might need to slightly update what "having legs" means these days...

[@thatpatrickguy3446]

@@TheJohn8765 Good points. I don't watch TV or streaming and haven't for much of the last decade so I don't know much about how long shows run on streaming, except that some that would have been mid season cancellations when I was younger are now given/promised five years to be awful (STD for the first example and RoP for the second). And in Paul's case, he specifically says that he's basing his green light decision on the factors that he used when he was in the industry, and honestly all these factors should still be a consideration now, but for the modern entertainment morons they aren't. Which is why so many streaming services hemorrhage money on awful ideas for no return on investment. Which is a large part of why I don't watch anymore and invest in physical media of good shows instead.

[@branna3606]

I loved the show, such a nice surprise! I haven't seen a comedy this good in a long time.

[@robinhood9128]

Thanks!

[@CallMeChato]

Howdy Robin.

[@robinhood9128]

@@CallMeChato Paul what do you think about the new Penguin show on Max?

[@PhilomenaMerritt-e5e]

You just get how to make good content!

[@Barot8]

I saw this and it wasn't horrible. I even laughed a few times. I did recommend it to my sister. It's not a great show but it has moments. Thank you Paul. I hope you have a good weekend.

[@silverjohn6037]

My main concern with a romantic comedy sitcom where the couple meets in the pilot episode is whether it intends to stretch out the "will they won't they" over multiple seasons. I honestly can't think of a sitcom where a continuous return to equilibrium, as you describe it, worked. Most of the successful romantic sitcoms have the couple starting out married or married within a few episodes.

[@BertoxolusThePuzzled]

The only one I can think of is Leela and Fry from Futurama, but that was also a minor side note for most of the seasons with an episode addressing it here and there spaced between comedic sci fi shenanigans

[@silverjohn6037]

@@BertoxolusThePuzzled As you say, it wasn't the main focus of the show. The same with Kif and Amy.

[@amyself6678]

Moonlighting, sexy looks for 2 seasons, no consummation...... Remington Steele...... Bones ....

[@ritafairclough6470]

WTF "a panty melter". I'm still here for the vocabulary

[@thatotherguy8138]

Crudely, it means a male who makes women's vaginas become lubricated on sight as the women's bodies are instinctively preparing to have sex with him. Wet = Drippy, Melt = Drippy, Wet Panties drip, so "panty melter". Basically eye candy for the ladies.

[@duralumin594]

Based on the title, I thought you were going to announce that Netflix had picked up the rights to The Acolyte and was making another season. Imagine my relief!

[@captinzoom]

I didn't even know the foster sisters did tv. I thought they were just socialites. The OC first 6eps was iconic and Meta.. I'll check this one out

[@DCeasedbrickbuilds]

From the brilliant minds that brought you Cuties, Dear White People, Cleopatra, and a ton of other 💩 you didn’t watch…

[@jswets5007]

I think that I really do hate to make everything political, but as it is an extremely tame subject to be the conflicting situation of the comedy in 2024, it becomes an oddly topical subject in the current global drama.

[@CallMeChato]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@amyself6678]

... Brody said the ugly truth that Jews are focusing on repopulating after awful century, yet he's a 40 year old man considering a 40 year old shiksa who in divorce would get the 1 or 2 kids she might agree to have .... They should have cast 2 actors age 24, not 44.... I'm no expert but no jew would not marry by 25, is he secretly gay or bi, that would make this show 3x more interesting ...... Or am I confusing Jews with Mormons, ha

[@ekij133]

Very confusing titles. I initially thought this was a show called "Green Light" that you thought "Nobody wants this".

[@CallMeChato]

Fixed. You’re right.

[@DigiDriftZone]

You've convinced me to watch it, thank you :)

[@angamerc5373]

nice to see a positive review Chato! I don't know if this is my cup of tea. But it's interesting how you broke it down. As to the does it have legs question, I think it comes down to conversion. Will one or both! characters convert to the other's religion? How will the question of "what religion will we teach the kids?" be resolved? Also what about Jewishness being well... maternal inheritance? Will the budding Rabbi continue to be a learning boy? What's the girl going to do when the future Rabi puts up scrolls on doorways? Will he go ultra orthodox and have to wear the hat? curls? Will she renew her non- Judaism faith? Will she ask indelicate questions about Jewish faith and practices? How will the ham sandwich question be resolved? Will their kitchen be cleared as kosher? who will be the Rabbi inspecting? What about women in faith leadership roles? (oh my!) This actually has a lot of legs... if the writers are a little bit Theological and super brave.

[@amyself6678]

This rabbi is not in a Hassidic synagogue so other than learning some Hebrew chants for Sunday there is not a big shock coming... Now it'd be 2x more fun if he was Hassidic.... Or if he was Amish ...... As it is the only thing in their way is his familys racism . ...

[@darkstars-torpedoes-of-truth]

Bing back Maude and Bunker, that will satisfy both sides of the coin.

[@TheRealMonkeyrogue]

One thing streaming can attempt that regular sitcoms couldn't, is evolving seamlessly. Season 1 can look totally different some season 2 if done properly. Will audiences like that? Well, probably not entirely as many time on cable it could signal the downfall of a show (Golden Palace comes to mind but much of that was a lack of Bea Arthur not even being present in the first episode) but I think audiences are better than that. Should their relationship strengthen and the characters are well received by the audience I feel it CAN be done and if the perils of the show shift along with the season (that's your reset point, each season would reset them to the point of that season without losing character revelations) I think it's doable. For this, I look to Burn Notice. Not a sitcom, I know. But it has the same basic principles of television and they would consistently rotate out of Miami and back but it always left our cast back in Miami through some sort of hook.

[@mikeyh0]

In your list of sitcoms from the past I am grateful you never mentioned The Big Bang Theory as that show repulsed me from the first ten minutes of the first episode. I have often used it as an example of the collapse on the entertainment industry, in fact. But this sounds like if there is nothing better on, give it a go.

[@AGS363]

I was zoning out. Does not seem, that I am the intended demographic.

[@bwise7739]

I thought the show was “Green Light” and your review was “Nobody wants this!”😊

[@erictrainor4345]

After watching you for years, I just assumed your sign off was a nod to #6, but maybe I’m wrong. With your insight on dealing with difficult actors and series with mystery-boxes, maybe you should do a video on The Prisoner. I’m off to go look at your old videos to see if you did. Be seeing you.

[@CallMeChato]

I've been contemplating a Prisoner show for years. One day.

[@MykeLewisMusic]

The Prisoner was the most unmutual show ever, and I loved it.

[@Melchiah28]

It would be hillarious if they named every Disney "Show Nobody wants this."🤣

[@bobnix3240]

Had not heard of this. I love Kristen Bell (as an actress; as a condescending but utterly ignorant Hollywood know-nothing she is insufferable). I will check this out because of your recommendation. Thank you!

[@s3.14dervision]

When I saw the thumbnail, I thought "Nobody Wants This" was the title of your video and the "YES or No" was entreating us to decide whether we agree with you or not and I couldn't wait to hear about this latest train wreck 😂 That's the title of the show?? Seems counterintuitive.

[@doctormoonbass9616]

We’re about 3 episodes in and, I don’t know if I was just tired or… I found it hard work to be around these characters. There’s a constant sense of psychosis. Maybe it’s just because I live in the middle of nowhere in Scotland, and this is set in the most psychotic city in the world 😂 But despite the smart writing, a good drip feed of genuine laughs, I realised that I had adopted that fake, polite face of someone visiting the relatives that, yes, I ‘care’ about, but I can care about them from a distance without any actual contact, thank you.

[@CallMeChato]

Yes the fake LA thing is tiresome

[@loriloristuff]

I think the Frasier reboot is good. I also think it has a lot of possibilities. I personally think Niles and Daphne's son David needs twin sisters, named for their grandmothers, that are a handful. But that's me. I don't see why Judiasm isn't more mainstream. It's a lovely faith. It worked for Friday Night Dinner. Amy Sherman Paladino feel!!! YES!!!

[@lunarmodule6419]

Interesting thx

[@scottjackson1420]

Bell is one of the most likeable women in entertainment. I don't subscribe to Netflix, so I have no access to the show. But I hope it's good, and that it succeeds.

[@lordcarnorjax8599]

Watched the first three episodes last night with my wife. So far enjoyable enough, it's light hearted & witty. I like Kristen Bell and she's good in this. It's not a traditional sit com, it is more of a rom com. From what I've seen so far not surprised that it's been renewed for a second season.

[@CallMeChato]

As my disclaimer indicates. Green light or not is not always about quality, only survivability .

[@Noxfumes66]

Wasn’t going to give this a chance….. but good writing!?….. you got me. I’ll have a go at it, something I can watch with the wife….

[@CallMeChato]

Yes a great couples show.

[@mark63366]

Does a non-offensive comedy equal a non-com? I'll see myself out....

[@MykeLewisMusic]

I think they have those in the army, and they have no senses of humour either, lol

[@BrettCaton]

Yay, Saitama!

[@Kamina1703]

Genos has joined the chat!

[@thunderstorm8926]

If one of them turns out to be an alien 👽 I’m in 👍 : )

[@Anti_Woke]

Can't imagine Catholic/Jew as a point of tension but then again I loved Dharma and Greg. Minus several hundred for being yet another program on planet LA though, it's too alien for me.

[@kevinthetruckdriver353]

I checked out at the 5 minute mark. Lost interest in your video Chato. Then I began scrolling for a cat video. All repeats. Still better then what's on TV these days.

[@johnmoorefilm]

Well, if you put Carrie Bradshaw in the cocktail blender with Lena Dunham, add a pint of vodka and some kiwi fruit, and then insisted the world wasn’t the way it is now, you might convince yourself that it was 2014 while watching this….

[@diegofloor]

I didn't know this existed. I never watched a bad Kristen Bell comedy. I know she's not the writer, but it also can't be a coincidence, right? her comedic talent and possibly good eye for accepting jobs with good writing have to be involved somehow.

[@Tim_the_Enchanter]

Hello, Dennis.

[@c1ph3rpunk]

“It’s 2024, who cares” Exactly. I don’t. Nobody wants this.

[@amyself6678]

Having to learn basic Hebrew to marry makes dating a jew a huge step. It not like dating a Baptist or Catholic... Hebrew gives people headaches learning that are awful. I expect they'll skip that part.. I wonder if marrying a Muslim is similar, gotta spend 5 years learning basic Arabic..... So dating a jew or Muslim is a bad hard crazy idea when a nice Baptist avoids all the work ....... In 1800s to marry a Jewish woman you'd have to get circumsized as adult, now THAT would be fun discussion and stress...

[@c1ph3rpunk]

@@amyself6678 that’s not a plot line for an entire show. It’s one joke, maybe.

[@lebelame]

how about a new detective series and its High Potential ?

[@LouisWritingSomethingCrazy]

I'd take points off for the title. "Nobody Wants This" sounds more like "Nobody Watch This", it leaves a negative impression with me before I even start the show.

[@douglasmorris8364]

Pass!

[@ketami2]

Have you seen the new HBO show Franchise yet? I haven't watched it yet myself due to time constraints but i am curious.

[@CallMeChato]

It's the one channel I don't get. It looks dumb, though.

[@SeanWickett]

Watched the final two episodes last night with the Mirs. We enjoyed the H out of this series. Everyone is hilarious. Sasha steals every scene.

[@1Gr8Editrix]

Boy meet shiksa? That's all I need to know -- the show is distorted.

[@Alexvander10]

This is a fantastic show. It sucked me in very quickly, the writing is very good and the casting is perfect.

[@JohnSmith-cw7hb]

QUESTION: What are the 2 (things) which you consider to have 10/10 writing? I can't make out the audio, and the transcript says "Big Clock" and "di B" - but I don't know if either of those is accurate. Thanks! And thanks for keeping on with the videos! (Yes, I've been watching this show for some reason - a tad too much cringe for me, but entertaining at times)

[@CallMeChato]

The Big Clock with Ray Milland and Diabolique with Simone Signoret are perfect scripts.

[@JohnSmith-cw7hb]

@@CallMeChato Thanks! I'll have to look them up. Thanks also for all the great videos!

[@nigelgreen9369]

Watched it all - it was good, not great and agree it will be a stretch to push the premise beyond a second season unless something extra dramatic develops in season 2.

[@stephaniesayer7191]

I don't want anything from Netflix since Cuties; at least the name is on point.

[@pheebsbee1280]

❤ The Good Place

[@therealkillerb7643]

Great review; however, much it might fit a television show's criteria, I reject the premise. A person committed not just to their religious beliefs, but wanting to be a minister/rabbi/officiant in that religion, would know, right from the start that a "mixed' relationship with a person not sharing that faith is simply impossible - the "minister" would have no credibility because he places his own feelings above the requirements of his faith - therefore invalidating his desire to be a teacher of others in the first place. One would imagine this would be even more true in a Jewish cultural setting, where "mixed" marriages are already looked at skeptically by the devout. However, put in a couple of car chases, some automatic weapons and a cyborg or two and I might watch it... ;-)

[@mslautte1]

I like Kristen Bell but in this show I can't understand why any man would want to be with her character.

[@MaggieD0123]

What happened to creative names for shows and movies? Everything sucks now.

[@AscendantStoic]

"Nobody Wants This" ... oh, the irony XD

[@fisherguy45]

I'll take a sitcom like Mad About You over this show every time. Bell and Brody had no on-screen chemistry for me. They have more spark on their press junket than they do on in the series

[@CallMeChato]

My wife disagrees. 😅

[@fisherguy45]

@@CallMeChato Adam Brody has been attracting women for over 2 decades, so I am sure a lot of women have a grasp of his appeal more than I do.🤐

[@benashbaugh5982]

Do this for Lara Croft too. It will be entertaining.

[@CallMeChato]

Hmmm interesting

[@mannysynth1664]

I've tried to watch this show. I watched 3-4 episodes and then I gave up. It was a cheesy rom-com. I hated the characters. They are whiny and unrealistic.

[@snake57]

What is this Netflix thing?

[@graemetonks7825]

Yup, space force was terrible.😂

[@RoyCyberPunk]

Romance dramas aint my cup of tea anyways 🤧

[@Allan_aka_RocKITEman]

Paul, starting at about 04:13 in this video: *_"But Jews and Judaism continues to be a mystery to many people..."_* *_Oy Vey._* 😉

[@robo5013]

To be fair, so are catholics .