09-27-2020, 06:49 AM
I thought I would pop in for a little workplace comedy and hijinks about a morning news show. Not so much.
Instead I get the story (loosely) about Matt Lauer. There is also the thread of the aging female host who needs to be replaced. Finally, we have the firebrand newcomer who is full of anger. Or is that all just a ruse to get her on TV?
Not a lot of funny. But Apple spent a ton of money on this. I think they wanted a big hit right out of the gate with their streaming service. Their efforts did pay off with 15 emmy nominations for the show with Billy Crudup as the sleazy network executive. Although sleazy Network Exec is a bit redundant.
It's quite good. Lots of story threads have started. Anniston is good. Carrell as Matt Lauer is good. Witherspoon is good. Crudup is sleazy good.
Lots of shows popping up for the fall so I don't know when or if I'll get back to this one.
Instead I get the story (loosely) about Matt Lauer. There is also the thread of the aging female host who needs to be replaced. Finally, we have the firebrand newcomer who is full of anger. Or is that all just a ruse to get her on TV?
Not a lot of funny. But Apple spent a ton of money on this. I think they wanted a big hit right out of the gate with their streaming service. Their efforts did pay off with 15 emmy nominations for the show with Billy Crudup as the sleazy network executive. Although sleazy Network Exec is a bit redundant.
It's quite good. Lots of story threads have started. Anniston is good. Carrell as Matt Lauer is good. Witherspoon is good. Crudup is sleazy good.
Lots of shows popping up for the fall so I don't know when or if I'll get back to this one.
As a matter of fact, my anger does keep me warm