Definitely one of my faves of the year, along with Ted Lasso and Mythic Quest. Basically, there are no flaws, which, is very hard to say for television or film these days. The writing is smart and funny, the casting and acting is great, you really care for the people, and some you grow to like more as their characters evolve.
Clearly this is a modern day Sixteen Candles homage, and it does a wonderful job of emulating the '80s John-Hughes-teen-movie humor, depth, and feel-good his films were known for. Devi does a fantastic job as the awkward, yet relatable Molly Ringwald type. Paxton is perfectly cast as the Jake Ryan, ultimate hunk. And Ben is the annoying Ted, whom you grow to love and have a deeper understanding for with each passing episode. Devi's mom is another stand out for me, as no role goes to waste in this show. Even the John McEnroe narration which you think would be annoying is very enjoyable. I also really like the music.
Mindy Kaling really stands out as some of the better comedy writing I've seen recently. I also enjoyed her film Late Night, which she wrote, produced and starred in. Studios should be more focused on good feel-good film and TV. I'm really over all these dark, heavy shows. It's like, studios have put all their energy into the anti-hero and superheroes, and comedy film and TV has gone to crap, other than a few good shows recently. I want to laugh and feel warm and fuzzy. Life has been heavy enough with quarantine. We need to get back to feel-good, hopeful entertainment like this.
Clearly this is a modern day Sixteen Candles homage, and it does a wonderful job of emulating the '80s John-Hughes-teen-movie humor, depth, and feel-good his films were known for. Devi does a fantastic job as the awkward, yet relatable Molly Ringwald type. Paxton is perfectly cast as the Jake Ryan, ultimate hunk. And Ben is the annoying Ted, whom you grow to love and have a deeper understanding for with each passing episode. Devi's mom is another stand out for me, as no role goes to waste in this show. Even the John McEnroe narration which you think would be annoying is very enjoyable. I also really like the music.
Mindy Kaling really stands out as some of the better comedy writing I've seen recently. I also enjoyed her film Late Night, which she wrote, produced and starred in. Studios should be more focused on good feel-good film and TV. I'm really over all these dark, heavy shows. It's like, studios have put all their energy into the anti-hero and superheroes, and comedy film and TV has gone to crap, other than a few good shows recently. I want to laugh and feel warm and fuzzy. Life has been heavy enough with quarantine. We need to get back to feel-good, hopeful entertainment like this.