Every time I see this show mentioned I wonder if the title was inspired by the old old old UK series called The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin. But it sounds like the story is completely different.
Oops. I should have read a little further.
A second series of Ellis has just concluded in the UK. Far too short, only two stories broken into four episodes. The plots were hardly original, but I love these characters, so I want more.
I saw that video a few years ago and just loved it. I was tickled that the Jason character and actor seem similar in…mannerisms? I’m sure the actor is at least 30 IQ points higher than the character.
We’ve only watched one episode. If they lean into the broad humor, it might be worth sticking with. If they try to hedge the story with any real introspective drama, I think it will fall flat. But, if seven years of watching a Steve Carell character say cringey things wasn’t enough for you, this is your show.
Just saw that a new season of Deadloch has dropped. I didn’t like the first one so probably won’t watch, but I know a lot of people here did enjoy it, so it’s on Amazon Prime.
The lollipop flip-and-catch thing Jason does was all Manny’s creation.
Really, the casting for the show perfect all around.