Night Court revival
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Seeing Harry's stuffed armadillo made me genuinely tear up a little.
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Just finished both episodes. It's a little wobbly in places, but to me it has so much potential, and all the good seeds for great comedy are there. Larroquette was brilliant, as always, and I think Michelle Rauch did a solid job as Abby. The prosecutor, Olivia, is okay, but she doesn't really stand out yet. I had to go to IMDB to look up her character name.
I love the bailiff, Donna, she's funny, I already like her, but she feels like she's trying too hard in spots to be funny or zany. I guess she has to be Florence/Selma/Roz and Bull all in one character and it's a lot to take on. I also am not a fan of Neil's character so much just yet. He's the "I do everything at the bare minimum or less" snarky type "over it" character we see so much in modern television, but without the charm in other areas that makes him redeeming. Charles Robinson's Mac had that feel of "whatever you say, sir," but he made up for it by being a really well rounded person, and often ended up being the only sane person in the court room at the end of the day.
Some of these observations are definitely pushing on these characters early. There's time for them to really grow and develop. That said, I did enjoy it, I look forward to more episodes, and I hope I end up loving this series as much as the original.
I love the bailiff, Donna, she's funny, I already like her, but she feels like she's trying too hard in spots to be funny or zany. I guess she has to be Florence/Selma/Roz and Bull all in one character and it's a lot to take on. I also am not a fan of Neil's character so much just yet. He's the "I do everything at the bare minimum or less" snarky type "over it" character we see so much in modern television, but without the charm in other areas that makes him redeeming. Charles Robinson's Mac had that feel of "whatever you say, sir," but he made up for it by being a really well rounded person, and often ended up being the only sane person in the court room at the end of the day.
Some of these observations are definitely pushing on these characters early. There's time for them to really grow and develop. That said, I did enjoy it, I look forward to more episodes, and I hope I end up loving this series as much as the original.
They were far from perfect and moments when I felt they were trying to rush the laugh reactions (the MST3K revival on streaming is guilty of not letting the viewer breathe between funny comments and that annoyed and still annoys me, the humor feels a lot more forced and artificial than in the old Comedy Central and Sci-Fi Channel seasons) and overall it wasn't as funny as the old version of the series. It has potential, though. There were flashes of the old show's brilliance here and there.
I'm along for the ride until I feel I no longer have a reason to be.
I'm along for the ride until I feel I no longer have a reason to be.
Grugs made me laugh more than anyone else in the first two episodes. She reminds me of a combination of Roz and Mac.
It was okay. Not as hilarious as the original, but not awful, and it had some good bits. I'm not too impressed with the cast members other than Larroquette, but maybe they'll get better. At least they're not just copies of the original characters. But they're not as good as the original characters, at least not yet.
I was a little disappointed that in Dan's journey to figure out how to act like a good defense attorney, he never considered emulating Christine Sullivan. That would've been a nice tribute. I mean, she's certainly the public defender he worked alongside the longest, for seven years, and he did grow to respect her.
It is impressive that they recreated the original sets so authentically, but I wonder if they should have. As I recall, the original sets were a pretty accurate recreation of the real NYC courthouse. I would've expected the real courthouse to have some renovations or updates done within the past 30 years.
I was a little disappointed that in Dan's journey to figure out how to act like a good defense attorney, he never considered emulating Christine Sullivan. That would've been a nice tribute. I mean, she's certainly the public defender he worked alongside the longest, for seven years, and he did grow to respect her.
It is impressive that they recreated the original sets so authentically, but I wonder if they should have. As I recall, the original sets were a pretty accurate recreation of the real NYC courthouse. I would've expected the real courthouse to have some renovations or updates done within the past 30 years.
Watched the first episode, available for purchase on Amazon Prime. Weak start, but it has potential.
Not having two bailiffs removes the "side bar joke" between the two of them in a cutaway.
Laroquette can still deliver!
Not having two bailiffs removes the "side bar joke" between the two of them in a cutaway.
Laroquette can still deliver!
Not great.
Although, we haven't seen the fiance yet.
Whether Abby should be happy in love, or need to be saved from a bad relationship, could expand the possible ongoing stories.
Pete Holmes?
He's going to be on the show, we just don't know as who?
Although, we haven't seen the fiance yet.
Whether Abby should be happy in love, or need to be saved from a bad relationship, could expand the possible ongoing stories.
Pete Holmes?
He's going to be on the show, we just don't know as who?
Good point. But maybe if the stenographer is a recurring character, Gurgs could trade jokes with them.
I never doubted it. So far he's the only cast member I like enough to come back for.
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Yes. Some spots felt a little too "try hard," but damn there were times when she'd do something and I couldn't stop giggling. One of my favorite parts is where she goes from a normal "cut it out!" to a demon from the pits of hell "CUT IT OUT" when the twins started fighting.
What's your point?
I don't know, her naivité and dedication to absurd details reminded me more of Bull. But, yeah, of the new supporting cast, she's definitely the one immediately standing out.
I also like the janitor, I hope he's a recurring character.
Speaking of janitors, is Mike Finneran still around? Maybe Art could make a special guest appearance.
He is still alive. I think he just turned 80.
Agreed that so far, it's pretty good. Funny, but obviously not the same level as the original.
Dan and "Gurgs" stand out for me. Abby is OK so far (gotta get her as Bernadette out of my mind, and I've never even fully watched TBBT) and the others I think I could grow to like. The Asst. DA seems to be trying too hard at times.
I'll give the show a shot.
Dan and "Gurgs" stand out for me. Abby is OK so far (gotta get her as Bernadette out of my mind, and I've never even fully watched TBBT) and the others I think I could grow to like. The Asst. DA seems to be trying too hard at times.
I'll give the show a shot.
The DA seems to want to be the new Dan only without the sexual peccadilloes since she's a self-serving asshole. Gurgs' reaction to the fake names on the hallway board was legimitately hilarious in the way she began freaking out and feeling like it was going to end up being her responsibility to take care of.
Still enjoying watching the original show.
To be fair, I think even the original show got off to a bumpy start and would argue that it took several years before it stabilized.
There were some genuine laugh out loud moments for me. What's throwing me is the show having interstitial music and establishing shots of the court house. The original series played more like a stage production in many respects. Yes, I know it's 2023, but, part of the charm of the original show for me was the, sort of, "cheapness" of it all.
Also, I found there to be more serious moments than I was expecting. Overall, it was fine. I still question why these show even needed a revival, but, I may check out a few more before I decide to stay with it or not.
There were some genuine laugh out loud moments for me. What's throwing me is the show having interstitial music and establishing shots of the court house. The original series played more like a stage production in many respects. Yes, I know it's 2023, but, part of the charm of the original show for me was the, sort of, "cheapness" of it all.
Also, I found there to be more serious moments than I was expecting. Overall, it was fine. I still question why these show even needed a revival, but, I may check out a few more before I decide to stay with it or not.
I thought the original show did have the occasional interstitial shot like that. It's been a pretty standard sitcom convention for many decades.
And I wouldn't say the production was cheap by sitcom standards. If anything, the sets were impressively elaborate for a sitcom, the rooms and halls interconnecting in a realistic way.
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