Sure, it's a fantasy with preposterously beautiful people in extravagant dress, living out kitsch circumstances. But for me it is the most entertaining streaming series going right now. Loaded with charm, smart writing, and sharp insights, especially re. the comical clash of culture, American v. French.
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3 Reviews
Bullseye episode - Sheldon's charm abounds
15 January 2018
I gave this episode 10 out of ten because the writing takes the show to a whole new level. Sheldon's exploration of religion makes for very funny gag lines - gentle but still sharp little jabs at faith in general, and some pointed digs at Texas! Though the tone is never offensive, due to Sheldon's charm and innocence, and young actor Iain Armitage's great delivery.
The scene with Meemaw's Jewish friend has some especially funny lines.
And a great bit when Sheldon announces he's just finished reading the entire Bible:
"Ask me which birds are kosher?"
Very funny stuff in this one. Superior to previous episodes, imo, although I've enjoyed them all.
'genius' lacks knowledge
26 September 2017
Very enjoyable show, Sheldon is a child brainiac projecting a likable insouciance. He offends with his blunt opinions, usually to do with his strong need to understand other people's behaviour as rational and just. His casual innocence gives him a charm, notwithstanding his critical darts. One curious thing in the writing of the pilot: They had Sheldon tell his little sister, after she had threatened to 'kick him in the balls', that it was okay because he didn't have balls. I'm only nine, he says, 'they haven't descended yet'. Then the voice-over of the adult Sheldon is heard to say that 'they didn't descend until I was fifteen.' The line is supposed to be funny, of course. But it is a strange kind of urban myth that I've heard used in comedy on TV and movies more than once. I often wonder why that is, because it is patently false, although many Americans seem to believe that it is true (perhaps those who have never had boy children). The fact is, even very little boys sport a pair of descended testicles. Boys' testicles descend at birth, or shortly thereafter, otherwise it can be a serious medical problem. I suppose the error is trivial, except in this instance it is strange indeed for a supposed know-all like Sheldon to say it. Maybe a little bit more research is needed on the part of the show's writers?
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