I’m having trouble with this show. It’s a weird mix of cringe humor (which I generally enjoy), but also some serious dramatic/family/psychological issues. One problem is I feel like the cringe stuff downplays the seriousness of the family/personal issues.
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Then of course there’s the bizarre conspiracy plot which is incredibly slow moving. I can’t tell yet if it’s a genuine conspiracy or if the point is this guy gets too obsessive about things and needs to learn to let stuff go and enjoy his family. Will see where it goes, just feels a bit confusing in the middle.
Same. I think I made it halfway through the first episode but as he continued to spiral it was just so deeply uncomfortable to watch. Does it get better? Is there a big payoff?
the discomfort is the point and the humor. your supposed to laugh at the discomfort and familiarity of it.
it’s an excellent take on why people fall into conspiracy theories to give their life purpose and meaning as a way to excuse themselves from the embarrassment they feel at their ‘failure’ of a life.
I’m having trouble with this show. It’s a weird mix of cringe humor (which I generally enjoy), but also some serious dramatic/family/psychological issues. One problem is I feel like the cringe stuff downplays the seriousness of the family/personal issues.
spoiler
Then of course there’s the bizarre conspiracy plot which is incredibly slow moving. I can’t tell yet if it’s a genuine conspiracy or if the point is this guy gets too obsessive about things and needs to learn to let stuff go and enjoy his family. Will see where it goes, just feels a bit confusing in the middle.
Couldn’t even make it through the 1st episode. I got about half way before I decided it wasn’t for me, just too much second-hand embarrassment.
yeah my wife was the same.
Same. I think I made it halfway through the first episode but as he continued to spiral it was just so deeply uncomfortable to watch. Does it get better? Is there a big payoff?
My cutoff point was when he started screaming at the old guy for blowing bubbles.
the discomfort is the point and the humor. your supposed to laugh at the discomfort and familiarity of it.
it’s an excellent take on why people fall into conspiracy theories to give their life purpose and meaning as a way to excuse themselves from the embarrassment they feel at their ‘failure’ of a life.
that’s why it’s so funny and great.