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The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret (2009)
Not great.
There are some funny moments in this show but overall it's a bit too ridiculous to be classed as anything better than average. I watched it as a big fan of Arrested Development and the Inbetweeners so I wanted to see how Cross, Arnett and Harrison were in the show. One reviewer said that the problem is none of the characters are particularly likable and you don't particularly want anyone to succeed, especially Todd. Though there is some truth to that and the characters are a bit one dimensional there is glimmers of comedy.
The problem is that it's far too unrealistic at every turn. For example, Todd is unbelievably stupid to the point of it making the humour feel a bit too low brow. He doesn't understand exchange rates, he can't pronounce "snooker", he thinks the houses of Parliament is a block of flats and he accepts a briefcase of £30 notes with Helen Mirren on instead of the Queen. Even a fish out of water would not be this dumb. His neighbour is the most stereotypical chav possible, a single mother of four who wets the baby's head by taking it straight on a night out, hours after it's birth.
This is not intelligent comedy but it is a comedy nonetheless and probability states that in 6 episodes a cast like that will make you laugh enough to make it watchable. Basically if you think the pilot shows any promise then watch the rest as it's not exactly a waste of time but leave your brain at the door.
The Sopranos: Made in America (2007)
The best episode of television since "Pine Barrens"
As I have only just seen the finale after a 9-hour Sopranos marathon last night I wont say much as it's already been talked about to death.
That was the most brilliant ending of a television series ever. The way Tony's character mutated and changed as it went on was fantastic. Regardless of what happens to tony when the lights go out, he deserves it. The transformation of his character is a gruesome one and I believe that by the end of the last episode we are left hating Tony for what he is and the only thing to feel sad about is how Carmella and the kids are left in the world.
I'd carry on but i'd never shut up. 10/10.