Orange Is the New Black is among the best at portraying flawed, nuanced characters that viewers just can’t pin down as good or evil, and the Netflix comedy continues that tradition in episodes 7 through 9.…
Louie ends one relationship in Monday’s conclusion to “Elevator,” the show’s six-episode story arc, and embarks on another at the beginning of a second multi-episode plot called “Pamela,” named after his longtime unrequited love interest.…
“Not unpleased” is Peter Gregory’s high compliment (via Monica) on Pied Piper’s triumphant win at startup competition TechCrunch Disrupt. It also happens to reflect how I feel about Silicon Valley‘s season 1 finale.…
Louie‘s commitment to a plot-driven, six-episode story arc is rare for a show that typically eschews continuity and consistency. Each episode in previous seasons is like a televised portrayal of one of Louis C.K.’s comedy bits, whereas the “Elevator” saga feels more like an…
“What kind of person do I want to eat? And like, what part of the person? I think I would eat an old black lady’s tits. Because that’s way not me.” Although seemingly random, Louis C.K.’s standup bit on cannibalism at the end of…
Move over, Bazinga. We’ve found a new television catchphrase for geeks — and it’s much funnier: “You’re gay for my code.” Destined to be repeated by developers everywhere, it’s a soon-to-be classic line that emerges from a hilarious scene in a hilarious episode. “Proof…
Women: Louis C.K. can’t live with ’em, and can’t live without ’em. Airing just after Mother’s Day, episodes 3 and 4 explore Louie’s relationships with women — from romantic and platonic to parental and filial — in all their complex glory.…
Silicon Valley keeps serving up satire that both insiders and average viewers can appreciate — including the introduction of a cocky, young genius archetype — but the largely inconsistent “Third Party Insourcing” is littered with moments that deserve the three-finger salute.…
After a two-year hiatus, Louis C.K. reintroduced himself in back-to-back premiere episodes of FX’s Louie on Monday night by reminding us exactly who he is and what his comedy is about: the absurdity of everyday life. Those familiar with C.K.’s standup know that mundane is what he does…
Silicon Valley bounced back from last week’s mediocre showing with a standout in episode 5, “Signaling Risk.” Interestingly enough, this is largely thanks to its smart take on racial humor — territory that last week’s episode botched.…