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A young African-American comedian rises among the ranks of the stand-up world and braces for "break-out" fame.A young African-American comedian rises among the ranks of the stand-up world and braces for "break-out" fame.A young African-American comedian rises among the ranks of the stand-up world and braces for "break-out" fame.
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This is funny. Pharaoh is entertaining and the writing is smart PROVIDED that you realize that it is a part of the same showbiz universe that Californication exists in. A lot of it is tongue in cheek, but I'm sure it's closer to the reality of Hollywood in some respects than some people realize. I will say this: it's A LOT better than Showtime's "I'm Dying Up Here."
Honestly this show isn't that bad. I've read many reviews saying that the main character is not really like-able and that the show is racist but personally I think we should give this show a chance. I feel like this show has a lot of potential and can be funny at times. All it needs it is a little time to build-up (Jay Pharaoh better start doing more impressions)
Have watched waaaaay too much porn. That's all I'm saying about that.
The series is predicated on Jay Pharoah's struggle for success, but it's difficult to root for him when he doesn't seem particularly deserving of it, on a personal or professional level.
He has an unhealthy relationship with his ex, Sadie (Cleopatra Coleman), in which he would prefer she not see anyone else while he is free to date. He berates his agent, is negligent toward the son he and Sadie share and constantly self-sabotages in meetings with directors and producers. On top of that he is fixated on race and makes sure to make every non-black character he comes in contact with well aware of his polarized views.
He has an unhealthy relationship with his ex, Sadie (Cleopatra Coleman), in which he would prefer she not see anyone else while he is free to date. He berates his agent, is negligent toward the son he and Sadie share and constantly self-sabotages in meetings with directors and producers. On top of that he is fixated on race and makes sure to make every non-black character he comes in contact with well aware of his polarized views.
show is kinda trash. I really wanted to like this show. I really hate how outraged the main character is all the time, makes him only semi likable, but maybe he's supposed to grow on us. good supporting cast though. except the son. little dude is a bad actor.
The over exaggerated race narrative is necessary to the show and, maybe its important that the show even exists but, Its annoying to me.
I think that dear white people did a better job, in the sense that the racial happenings seemed more realistic
this show is dookie just like survivors remorse
i'll probably keep watching though haha ... for the culture.
(edit). it gets better
The over exaggerated race narrative is necessary to the show and, maybe its important that the show even exists but, Its annoying to me.
I think that dear white people did a better job, in the sense that the racial happenings seemed more realistic
this show is dookie just like survivors remorse
i'll probably keep watching though haha ... for the culture.
(edit). it gets better
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- TriviaSet in the same universe as Californication (2007), with Stephen Tobolowsky and Meagan Good reprising their roles, but Natalie Zea actually playing another character.
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