Why Space Force Failed

Why Space Force Failed | Video Essay

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4 жыл бұрын

Throughout the years, critics have always responded positively to the work of Greg Daniels (the writer behind The Office, Parks and Recreation, and more). Yet his newest show, Space Force, has been getting terrible reviews. Why? And can it be saved?
If you're a returning subscriber, I'd love to know what you think of this new-ish type of video essay, where I look at one very specific show/movie instead of an overall concept.
And lastly - much of this is based around what critics are saying, not necessarily my personal views. Please stay civil in the comments, even if you're a huge fan of Space Force!
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0:00 - intro
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2:18 - satire vs workplace comedy
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@kikihernandez410 2 жыл бұрын

I couldn’t even get through one episode. I can’t remember if they made a really dumb joke and it annoyed me or what it was but yea I never went back after that.

@KingSNAFU Жыл бұрын

Some time ago I remember reading an interview from the creators of the show and they mentioned that the more they researched the "Space Force" and it's task and purpose the more they realized that the concept of a space force made sense. For myself, I feel like the show is just missing the mark. Not only being too much of a workplace comedy but also by relying on too many tired tropes. I wish it was kind of a cross between The Right Stuff and This is Spinal Tap.

@vicentemariani8730 3 ай бұрын

And I disagree with their criticisms

@DraconiaDrawing 4 жыл бұрын

This channel is going somewhere

@MaiaCVideos 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much:)

@dynamotexan 2 жыл бұрын

didn’t consider it while watching but your video lead me to question it: would it be fair to link this to south park’s ‘that’s my bush’? some connections could be made: the creators reacting to their respective presidents and choosing a format to remove politics. probably the interesting things will be the differences though: the creators’ intent, publicity and general animosity towards the central issue

@matildac883 4 жыл бұрын

seriously tho how is this channel not famous

@MaiaCVideos 4 жыл бұрын

are u implying that 80 subs ISN'T famous?? lmao

@matildac883 4 жыл бұрын

2:56 is so insightful!!

@MaiaCVideos 4 жыл бұрын

aaa thank you!!

@Grizabeebles Жыл бұрын

I genuinely enjoy Space Force. It reminds me of screwball military comedies like _The Pentagon Wars, _Stripes_ and _Sgt. Bilko._ Given that the show follows General Mark Naird, it constantly runs the risk of becoming a version of "Hogan's Heroes" centered around the guards and Kommandant Schultz. So far, the writing and acting has been good enough to avoid that. Rereading what I've just written, I think that's a large part of why the show wasn't so well-recieved. The influences that make _Space Force_ different from _The Office_ are all more than 25 years old. It's a show for Dads. And that's fine.