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Boomer 01-22-2024 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Pugchief (Post 2286857)
Yes thanks, I've already seen both of those series.

I was hoping for a recommendation on a newer sitcom currently running on Netflix, Prime or even one of the other streaming services.


Okey, Dokey, but this one comes with a WARNING: It has a whole lot of use of the eff-word, but that's how some people talk now on these shows, so I guess my ears are little numb to it.....

That, though, is not my reason for issuing a WARNING! The warning is because of about 4 very short scenes where the characters talk about some disgusting, offensive experiences. I almost turned it off with the first one. That kind of writing could easily have been edited out, but I guess some writers think their audiences like to be shocked. Nearly grossed me out. They were just talking about the stuff, not doing it, but still gross -- mercifully short talking though and I am glad we did not turn it off.....But just don't forget I WARNED you.....

So anyway, the show is Loudermilk. Loudermilk is a recovering alcoholic who runs a counseling group for alcohol and drug-addicted people who are trying to stay sober. The characters are interesting, and the writing is sharp-witted and darkly funny -- except for the few gross paragraphs of dialogue I could have done without.

Loudermilk, the main character, says things like we have probably all wished we could say. There is some excellent satire on various, annoying character-types we often meet in real life that is woven into the script. Loudermilk lets them know what he thinks of them. (And I almost always agreed with him.)

The priest in the church where the group meets is as interesting to see as the characters in the group.

So, if you are not a delicate flower, you might like Loudermilk. I debated about recommending it due to a few really offensive lines, but I decided I could do that here. I have friends in real life though that I know would be horrified.

But as far as the parts that offended me are concerned, I am very glad that I did not throw out the baby with bathwater.

Boomer

(I think it was either Amazon or Netflix.)

Pugchief 01-22-2024 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Boomer (Post 2293775)
Okey, Dokey, but this one comes with a WARNING: It has a whole lot of use of the eff-word, but that's how some people talk now on these shows, so I guess my ears are little numb to it.....

That, though, is not my reason for issuing a WARNING! The warning is because of about 4 very short scenes where the characters talk about some disgusting, offensive experiences. I almost turned it off with the first one. That kind of writing could easily have been edited out, but I guess some writers think their audiences like to be shocked. Nearly grossed me out. They were just talking about the stuff, not doing it, but still gross -- mercifully short talking though and I am glad we did not turn it off.....But just don't forget I WARNED you.....

So anyway, the show is Loudermilk. Loudermilk is a recovering alcoholic who runs a counseling group for alcohol and drug-addicted people who are trying to stay sober. The characters are interesting, and the writing is sharp-witted and darkly funny -- except for the few gross paragraphs of dialogue I could have done without.

Loudermilk, the main character, says things like we have probably all wished we could say. There is some excellent satire on various, annoying character-types we often meet in real life that is woven into the script. Loudermilk lets them know what he thinks of them. (And I almost always agreed with him.)

The priest in the church where the group meets is as interesting to see as the characters in the group.

So, if you are not a delicate flower, you might like Loudermilk. I debated about recommending it due to a few really offensive lines, but I decided I could do that here. I have friends in real life though that I know would be horrified.

But as far as the parts that offended me are concerned, I am very glad that I did not throw out the baby with bathwater.

Boomer

(I think it was either Amazon or Netflix.)

Ha. I'm already about halfway through it. Yes, great series.

shaw8700@outlook.com 01-22-2024 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Pugchief (Post 2286688)
Just finished Kim's Convenience on the recommendations in this thread. Excellent series, very funny. The trailer didn't do it justice.

Any other similar sitcoms anyone can recommend?

Kath & Kate, Seinfeld, All in the Family, Andy Griffith, The Good Place, Mr. Bean, Derry Girls, Everybody Loves Raymond, The Durrells in Corfu, Mrs. Mabel, The Office, Fisk, Loudermilk, Tacoma PD, The Indian Detective, and Reno 911 to name a few.

Some of them my husband watched together, we always watch a comedy for our last show, right now it’s Southpark, some are ones I watch and some are what he watches, but I think you’ve got some to try.

Pugchief 01-23-2024 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by shaw8700@outlook.com (Post 2293813)
Kath & Kate, Seinfeld, All in the Family, Andy Griffith, The Good Place, Mr. Bean, Derry Girls, Everybody Loves Raymond, The Durrells in Corfu, Mrs. Mabel, The Office, Fisk, Loudermilk, Tacoma PD, The Indian Detective, and Reno 911 to name a few.

Some of them my husband watched together, we always watch a comedy for our last show, right now it’s Southpark, some are ones I watch and some are what he watches, but I think you’ve got some to try.

Thanks!

Two Bills 01-23-2024 04:04 PM

Just watched the last of this year's Vera series.
Only three x two hour shows.
The way the last one ended, thought series were finally finished.
Not so. Evidently, will return for a 2025 series, as long as dear old Brenda stays fit!


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